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January 23, 2012

U.S.: Lumber and panel market report ---- Week 3 2012

Sales of framing lumber moderated and price trends were mixed. Southern Pine continued to lead the way for gainers, while lackluster trading and shrinking order files had the most noticeable effect on Western S-P-F. Movement in other species was mixed, but modest and scattered. Winter weather settling in across the continent was a factor giving buyers pause, and a sense that more loads were developing for prompt shipment left some buyers anticipating better buying opportunities further out.

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Week
Jan 20

Week
Jan 13

Year Ago
2011

Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price*
$283
$279
$305

KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price
250

259
299

KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes
342

347
385

Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland)
225

222
268

Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L
311

296
329

KD Coast Hem-Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L
260

260

305

Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L
585

580

575

* Weighted average of 15 key items

Activity slowed in structural panel markets. While OSB sales moderated, prices in some markets continued to advance. Order files at most mills reached early February, and dealers needing quicker shipments often turned to secondaries. Demand reaching both the producer and secondary levels of the Southern Pine plywood market quieted. In western Fir plywood markets, inquiries quieted at the mill level. Customers were wary of recent price increases and extended shipping times, as wintry weather took hold.

(f.o.b. mill prices)	Week Jan 20	Week Jan 13	Year Ago 2011
Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price*	$332	$329	$306
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply exterior sheathing plywood	355-375	355-375	303-325
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood	365-403	365-400	320-340
Western 1/2-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood	363	363	325
North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board	205	202	215
*Weighted average of 11 key items

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