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First Quarter 2024 Lumber Industry Update (Part 2)

First Quarter 2024 Lumber Industry Update (Part 2)

Lumber prices volatile? Get the latest Q1 2024 lumber market update. This excerpt analyzes housing starts, mortgage rates, and key building material trends that drive the behavior of the lumber market and affects your lumber purchases.

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Arizona Ranks #3 in Economic Outlook

Arizona Ranks #3 in Economic Outlook

Amidst the bustling lumber market, OSB emerges as the standout performer, captivating attention with its soaring prices. While plywood, dimensional lumber, and low-grade variants remain available but overlooked, the spotlight remains firmly on OSB. As economic indicators fluctuate, our insights shed light on navigating this dynamic landscape. With Trio’s strategic positioning in Arizona’s thriving market, seize the opportunity to secure lumber amidst nationwide challenges. Trust our expertise to negotiate and deliver premium lumber solutions tailored to your project needs.

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OSB Prices Skyrocket in March 2024

OSB Prices Skyrocket in March 2024

While we’ve savored a period of price stability, the winds of change are blowing. February brought a surge in housing numbers, prompting mills to adjust their conservative supply, setting the stage for the shifts we’re witnessing today in the OSB market.

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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.