by ssbhayani | Feb 6, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
West Coast Business Trends February 2026 – West Coast Commitment Issues Hardwood market activity in the West Coast remains cautious, with suppliers in Washington and California reporting tepid buying behavior, steady transportation conditions and limited forward... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Lake States Business Trends January 2026 – The Lake States Settle For A Stable, Long Winter’s Nap Activity across the Lake States region continues to hold steady, even if no one would describe the current pace as booming. Most suppliers say business is moving at a... by ssbhayani | Jan 9, 2026 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Southeast Business Trends January 2026 – A Southeast Softened By Caution Hardwood markets across the Southeast remain soft. Contacts in Arkansas, North Carolina and Tennessee described activity as steady in spots but generally limited, with most buyers taking a... by ssbhayani | Dec 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Quebec Business Trends 2025 – Quebec Faces A Holiday Slowdown The beginning of fall was a very turbulent period in terms of the tariffs imposed by Trump and the changes announced by the provincial government affecting the forestry industry in Quebec. The usual... by ssbhayani | Dec 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
Lakes States Business Trends 2025 – From Lacking And Abnormal To Fairly Decent, It’s A Mixed Region Two out of three hardwood lumber sources in the Lake States region agree on abundant transportation and a poor market, while one reported trucking troubles and another... by ssbhayani | Dec 3, 2025 | #softwoodlumberbuyer, Business Trends, Industry News, National Hardwood Magazine
West Coast Business Trends 2025 – West Coast Appears Steady, Marked By Selective Buying, Specialty Orders, Cautious Optimism Markets across the West Coast remain active but inconsistent, with many producers describing business as “sporadic but steady.” The pattern is...