A slack sales pace due to the holidays was
widely anticipated, but some traders were
surprised by a midweek uprising that generated a
mildly stronger week of sales than expected. The
faster pace started in the Western S-P-F market,
and filtered into other species, but with a
decided lack of vigor. It was largely absent in
Southern Pine, with traders reporting a
traditional quiet holiday pace. Severe winter
weather in northern-tier states also contributed
to a slow week of sales.
| This Week Dec 30 |
Last Week Dec 22 |
Year Ago 2015 |
|
| Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price* | $359 | $360 | $319 |
| KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price | 312 | 316 | 274 |
| KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes | 408 | 408 | 373 |
| Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland) | 345 | 345 | 290 |
| Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L | 430 | 432 | 410 |
| KD Coast Hem-Fir #2&Btr 2x4 R/L | 347 | 347 | 303 |
| Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L | 605 | 610 | 660 |
| * Weighted average of 15 key items | |||
Random Lengths Panel Market Report
Structural panel prices fluctuated mildly amid quiet trading.
Modest upward price pressure persisted in southern markets for OSB
despite a holiday-induced lackadaisical sales pace. Trading in
Southern Pine plywood was slow throughout the week, and what little
was sold didn’t generate much movement in prices. Wholesalers and
distributors offered discounts and year-end specials. Western Fir
plywood trading was muted amid mill shutdowns and a number of
traders being out of their offices.
(f.o.b. mill prices)
| (f.o.b. mill prices) | This Week Dec 30 |
Last Week Dec 22 |
Year Ago 2015 |
| Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price* | $369 | $369 | $356 |
| Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply rated sheathing plywood | 345-380 | 345-380 | 373-403 |
| Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood | 345-385 | 345-385 | 380-412 |
| Western 1/2-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood | 373 | 373 | 358 |
| North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board | 282 | 282 | 228 |
| *Weighted average of 11 key items | |||
