Lumber price in U.S. continues downward trend

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Trading in framing lumber remained tough as May got underway. Modestly improving sales in the field were widely reported, as warmer and drier weather arrived in key markets. But there were ample supplies at the distribution and retail levels to serve the demand. Mills struggled to match sales with production. The Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price fell to $315, officially confirming that Canadian mills in June will be subject to the second highest tax tier under the Softwood Lumber Agreement. 

 
Week May 8
Week May 1
Year Ago
2014
Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price*
$315
$321
$376
KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price
252
252
346
KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes
345
348
436
Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland)
290
290
330
Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L
365
383
389
KD Coast Hem-Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L
300
300
402
Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L
670
670
750
* Weighted average of 15 key items

 

Random Lengths Panel Market Report

Structural panel trading was mixed by region and product. OSB producers found pockets of activity. But the pickup did not permeate into all markets, and some areas maintained the status quo. While sales kept up with production at some Southern Pine plywood mills, others fell short. Price incentives were required to keep loads moving. The western Fir plywood market took on a more upbeat tone as the week progressed. A spurt of business around midweek pushed order files at most mills into late May. 

(f.o.b. mill prices) Week May 8 Week May 1 
Year Ago
2014
Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price*
$357
$358
$386
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply exterior sheathing plywood 405-455 414-460
412-440
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood
405-460
414-465
412-445
Western 1/2-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood 389 387
449
North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board 190 182 235
*Weighted average of 11 key items
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