Random Lengths Lumber Market Report
While sales of framing lumber fell short of robust, many traders noted that they were better than expected for early December. While there were skeptics, others were upbeat about near-term prospects, as they had customers making inquiries but showing concern about the timing of placing orders. Price trends pointed downward at the start of the week in various species, but many finished on firmer footing. Gains in Southern Pine were key in pushing the Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price up $2.
Week
Dec 5 |
Week
Nov 26 |
Year Ago
2013 |
|
Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price* |
$366
|
$364 |
$388
|
KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price |
332
|
334
|
358 |
KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes |
425
|
425 |
461
|
Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland) |
315
|
313 | 323 |
Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L |
416
|
407 |
426
|
KD Coast Hem-Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L |
342
|
340
|
382
|
Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L |
675
|
675
|
835
|
* Weighted average of 15 key items |
Random Lengths Panel Market Report
Structural panel prices drifted lower amid lackluster trading. With most OSB buyers unwilling to purchase loads that would arrive before year-end, producers with quick shipments struggled to book orders. Southern Pine plywood prices edged downward, but larger discounts available earlier in the week had largely dried up by Friday morning. Demand for western Fir plywood was steady, but punctuated by a flurry of activity around midweek. Prices finished flat after mills took discounts in early trading.
(f.o.b. mill prices) |
Week
Dec 5 |
Week
Nov 26 |
Year Ago
2013 |
Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price* |
$390
|
$395
|
$363
|
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply exterior sheathing plywood | 445-480 |
445-485
|
370-405
|
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood |
447-482
|
450-487
|
372-410
|
Western 1/2-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood | 415 | 415 |
370
|
North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board | 204 | 215 | 230 |
*Weighted average of 11 key items |