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A monthly economic analysis of the North American softwood lumber markets

In the ever-evolving North American softwood lumber market, staying informed about wood product industry developments is crucial. Fastmarkets’ Lumber Commentary provides a short-term outlook on North American softwood lumber market trends and price developments. It offers a comprehensive overview of key indicators, including construction demand and housing market dynamics. This insight enables you to anticipate market changes and make strategic decisions that can significantly impact your business.
What's included in the forecast?

With Fastmarkets’ Lumber Commentary, you’ll get access to:

  • A monthly overview and a short-term outlook for the North American softwood lumber markets
  • Fastmarkets’ softwood lumber prices, including the industry-renowned Random Length framing lumber composite price alongside detailed pricing data, from historical values to future projections
  • An analysis of key end-use markets, including housing starts, repair and remodeling, industrial production, nonresidential construction and more
  • A deep dive into the key demand drivers, from softwood lumber consumption in US and Canada to offshore trade
  • Access to the analysts behind the forecast

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