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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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First Quarter 2024 Lumber Industry Update

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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Lumber Market Considerations: March and April 2023

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What do flat lines in our graphs mean for the lumber market?
Perhaps is means that supply and demand are at a temporary check mate.

Even though interest rates continue to fluctuate, nationwide residential housing starts are up and permits are also up overall since January. Approximately 75% of builders anticipated housing starts down in 2023. Builders confidence has improved by about 20% after Q1.
Multifamily is predicted to stay strong for this upcoming spring season.

As winter winds down, spring conditions are bringing a stronger demand for lumber. Building typically amps up nationwide with favorable weather conditions.

Overall, our business partners are cautiously optimistic about the consistency in volume demand for 2023.