Random Lengths Lumber Market Report
Sales of framing lumber were uneven, and price trends were mixed. Weather and transportation remained focal points for many traders. Another storm hit the Midwest, Northeast, and Eastern Canada, blunting hopes for a seasonal pickup. Where drier and warmer temperatures prevailed, reports were mixed regarding a corresponding increase in sales; while some traders were encouraged, others were disappointed. Modest gains in Western S-P-F were narrowly offset by weakness in green Fir.
Week
Mar 14 |
Week
Mar 7 |
Year Ago
2013 |
|
Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price* |
$387
|
$388 |
$432
|
KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price |
368
|
363
|
408 |
KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes |
451
|
445 |
498
|
Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland) |
375
|
390 | 385 |
Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L |
417
|
419 |
468
|
KD Coast Hem-Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L |
405
|
405
|
435
|
Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L |
735
|
765
|
590
|
* Weighted average of 15 key items |
Random Lengths Panel Market Report
Structural panel prices were mixed. The toll of winter weather on demand was reflected in weakening prices for OSB, especially from Canadian producers. Those with loads available for quick shipment often took a more aggressive approach to sales. Southern Pine plywood prices were flat to up slightly in uneven trading. Thursday was a big day of sales for some traders. Western Fir plywood sales remained lethargic as more snow across the nation’s northern tier had buyers pondering their next move from the sidelines.
(f.o.b. mill prices) |
Week
Mar 14 |
Week
Mar 7 |
Year Ago
2013 |
Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price* |
$366
|
$367
|
$511
|
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply exterior sheathing plywood | 377-417 |
375-410
|
460-485
|
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood |
385-417
|
382-414
|
478-505
|
Western 1/2-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood | 388 | 390 |
447
|
North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board | 215 | 215 | 430 |
*Weighted average of 11 key items |