The US was last a net exporter in offshore softwood lumber trade from 2009 through 2016, but Fastmarkets’ forecast predicts that the South will lead a surge from 2023 onwards

Exporters in South America have been unable to keep up with Europe’s rapid expansion in markets worldwide

The latest Random Lengths retailer survey had revealed an uptick in expectations so far in the year

Understanding the volume of repair and remodeling activity in the US has been an incredibly challenging market to track, until now

The market for Southern Pine plywood in the US was flat for nearly an entire quarter, until the trend ended in May this year

Due to inflation, demand has fallen sharply for the vehicle that relies on lumber supplies

Sustainable, aesthetically pleasing and efficient to construct, mass timber could be an attractive option for an uncertain market

As the US loses its export market share to other producing regions, we see softwood lumber imports soar

There are some signs that US housing starts are due to recover but many challenges still lie ahead

The Random Lengths Board Composite Price has trended lower for 52 consecutive weeks, which subverts expectations