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November  25, 2013


U.S.: Lumber and panel market report ---- Week 48  2013

Random Lengths Lumber Market Report

Trading in framing lumber fell back to a measured pace, and prices flattened or moved modestly in either direction. The slower pace wasn¨t unexpected in advance of the Thanksgiving week in the U.S. Many buyers focused on working through inventories on the ground or en route to their yards. Some inventory-conscious buyers noted that they were holding back to ensure that loads would not arrive until after the new year. The Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price held at $399.

 

 

This Week
Nov 22

Last Week
Nov 15

Year Ago
2012

Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price*

$399

$399

$355

KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price

382

385

336

KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes

476

476

430

Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland)

340

342

283

Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L

433

434

415

KD Coast Hem-Fir #2&Btr 2x4 R/L

390

390

333

Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L

835

820

500

* Weighted average of 15 key items

 

 

Random Lengths Panel Market Report

Structural panel demand was sufficient enough to keep prices of most items firm. OSB mills focused on extending order files into December, anticipating little activity next week with the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. While no one was taking big positions, buyers of Southern Pine plywood continued to fill inventory holes. Order files at a few mills reached the second week of December. Western Fir plywood sales were muted as buyers stayed firmly entrenched on the sidelines. 

 

(f.o.b. mill prices)

This Week
Nov 22

Last Week
Nov 15

Year Ago
2012

Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price*

$371

$371

$438

Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply rated sheathing plywood

375-405

375-400

408-425

Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood

375-415

375-410

420-450

Western 1/2-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood

395

395

395

North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board

240

240

345

*Weighted average of 11 key items

 

    

 

(Source: Used with permission granted by Random Lenghts Publications, Inc.)
  

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