Madison’s Reporter: Lumber Buyers Maintain Cautious Attitude

The post-holiday litmus test of improving demand was a resounding dud. Prices of dimension and studs continued to sputter while that of panels showed further weakness.

In the week ending July 12, 2024, the price of Western S-P-F 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$332 mfbm, said forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is down -$14, or -4%, from the previous week when it was $346.

That week’s price is down -$36, or -10%, from one month ago when it was US$368 mfbm.

When compared to the same week last year, when it was $458, this week’s price is down by -$126, or -28%. Compared to two years ago when it was $650, this week’s price is down by -$318, or -49%.

In the week ending July 12, 2024, the price of Southern Yellow Pine East Side 2×4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$340 mfbm. This is flat from the previous week when it was US$340 mfbm.

That week’s price is down -$18, or -5%, from one month ago when it was US$358 mfbm.

Madison’s Benchmark Top-Six Softwood Lumber and Panel Prices: Monthly Averages

When compared to the same week last year, when it was $418, this week’s price is down by -$78, or -19%. Compared to two years ago when it was $700, this week’s price is down by -$360, or -51%.

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Established in 1952, Madison’s Lumber Prices is your premiere source for North American softwood lumber news, prices, industry insight, and industry contacts. The weekly Madison’s Lumber Reporter publishes current Canadian and US construction framing dimension lumber and panel wholesaler pricing information 50 weeks a year and access to historical pricing as well.

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Source: Madison’s Lumber Reporter