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The Lumber Market Today from Trio Forest Products Inc.

The Lumber Market Today from Trio Forest Products Inc.

Impact of Canadian Rail Strikes on the Lumber Industry

As Labor Day approaches, it’s timely to reflect on the Canadian rail strikes and their impact on our industry. These disruptions have highlighted the essential role of labor in maintaining our supply chains. Despite the strikes, the lumber market has remained unexpectedly stable, but the ongoing delays at key shipping ports and adjustments by companies like Mercer International are causing concerns. The longer these strikes continue, the greater the potential for supply shortages and price increases, especially for products like OSB, SPF Dimension, MSR, and KDDF.

Stay informed and consider these factors in your purchasing decisions. Reach out to us for the latest market conditions.

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The Lumber Market Today

The Lumber Market Today

The mills’ efforts to spark market movement through closures have failed, and the market remains stable this month. For softwood lumber companies, understanding the current state and future projections of the lumber market in 2024 is crucial. This post explores key aspects such as price trends, supply chain issues, and demand dynamics. Despite attempts to influence the market, stability prevails, making it essential to stay informed about the latest developments and projections in the softwood lumber industry.

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The Lumber Market Continues to be Flat as a Board (for today anyway)

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Regardless of the mills futile attempts at curtailments, the lumber markets supply and demand dance continues to achieve a steady balance.

April Housing Starts Up, Permits Down
Builder Confidence Maintains
Some Skepticism Exists on Overall Economic Conditions

Arizona continues to have a strong economic outlook and Trio trucks keep rolling out of the lumberyard fully stocked.

For all the lumber purchasers that have weathered the 2021 and 2022 extreme market fluctuations, we hope you find some reprieve in the consistency of the market.