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Uncertainty Reigns in the Lumber Market

Uncertainty Reigns in the Lumber Market

Mar 3, 2025

Lumber Market Update: A Waiting Game

With proposed tariffs on Canadian lumber looming, the market is stuck in neutral—engines revving but waiting to see which light turns green. Buyers, sellers, and suppliers alike are in wait-and-see mode, unsure how pricing and supply will shake out.

Will costs spike? Will demand shift?

No one has the answers yet. Even if tariffs are implemented, the uncertainty won’t end. Will mills raise prices in response, or will the market remain flat due to currently weak demand? For now, we’re watching and waiting—but rest assured, we’ll keep you updated as the situation unfolds.

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2025 Lumber Market Outlook

2025 Lumber Market Outlook

Jan 27, 2025

Natural disasters like California wildfires and Hurricane Helene are reshaping the U.S. lumber market. While prices have stabilized recently, the demand for rebuilding materials is expected to surge, creating potential fluctuations in supply and costs. With millions of board feet needed for recovery efforts, suppliers face mounting challenges, including resource competition, transportation strain, and sustainability concerns. Now is a critical time for buyers to secure materials as the market prepares for the upcoming battle for building supplies.

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What to Expect from the Lumber Market during the Holidays

What to Expect from the Lumber Market during the Holidays

Dec 13, 2024

Holiday trends in the lumber market reveal slower seasonal demand but unique challenges like looming tariffs, mill closures, and slim inventories. With mills planning extended holiday downtime and tight supply heading into 2025, expect steady prices and potential buying opportunities. Discover how the lumber market is poised for a surge in demand after the new year!

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Lumber Traders Seek Solace: October 2022

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Lumber Traders Seek Solace for Anticipated Year End Results 

Mill Strikes, Doug Fir Production Slows and Anticipated Curtailments are Announced

Weyerhaeuser Workers Strike Winds Down

After six straight weeks of striking, Weyerhaeuser reached a successful resolution of a work stoppage in Oregon and Washington.  Read more here

Doug Fir Production Slows 

Buyers scramble for Doug Fir as supply becomes limited due to a combination of the Weyerhaeuser mills strike and Canadian mills choosing to run Spruce instead of Doug Fir. Low supply results in an upward shift in Doug Fir prices (if you can even acquire any). 

Source: Random Lengths, used here with permission granted by the publisher.