Panel Prices Increase Somewhat While Most Lumber Items Flat

Toward the end of August the recent increases in construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices slowed somewhat, while that of plywood and OSB did pop a little bit. Demand at sawmills and secondary suppliers increased noticeably, causing sellers to wonder if...

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 30, 2024: US$428 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending AUGUST 30, 2024 is: US$428 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending August 30, 2024 is: US$428 mfbmThis is down -0.5%, or -$2, from the previous week when it was US$430.This is up +5%, or +$21,...

Lumber Prices Pop Slightly on Solid Sales Volumes

In mid-August the tide had clearly turned, as lumber purchasers were caught short on the solid wood inventory they needed for ongoing projects. Prices on many lumber commodity items again ticked upward as all players’ inquiries at sawmills increased. Subsequently...

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 23, 2024: US$430 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending AUGUST 23, 2024 is: US$430 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 23, 2024 is: US$430 mfbmThis is up +2.6%, or +$11, from the previous week when it was US$419.This is up +9%, or +$36, from...

Madison’s Lumber Prices Index Aug 16, 2024: US$419 mfbm

The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending AUGUST 16, 2024 is: US$419 mfbm The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending Aug 16, 2024 is: US$419 mfbmThis is up +3%, or +$12, from the previous week when it was US$407.This is up +9%, or +$35, from one...

Stable Sales Volumes Bump Lumber Prices up Slightly

After a very slow first half of this year for lumber sales, at the beginning of August demand picked up enough to turn around the most recent price drops. There was enough sales volumes for suppliers to be able to firm up prices, potentially providing understanding of...