Demand for framing lumber gained steam as the
week progressed, and in some species trading
picked up sharply Wednesday and Thursday. A
futures-incited surge in Western S-P-F developed
Wednesday, as traders reacted to speculative
talk circulating about the trade case. That
activity helped turn a weakening price trend in
#2&Btr 2x4 into a decided upturn. Moderating
weather in many regions played a role, as buyers
more seriously shopped for spring needs. The
Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price
edged up, stemming a four-week downturn.
| This Week Jan 27 |
Last Week Jan 20 |
Year Ago 2016 |
|
| Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price* | $355 | $354 | $305 |
| KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price | 311 | 306 | 245 |
| KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes | 400 | 401 | 349 |
| Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland) | 345 | 345 | 290 |
| Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L | 426 | 426 | 392 |
| KD Coast Hem-Fir #2&Btr 2x4 R/L | 355 | 350 | 298 |
| Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L | 590 | 590 | 660 |
| * Weighted average of 15 key items | |||
Random Lengths Panel Market Report
Structural panel trading gained momentum as the week progressed.
OSB producers reported a modest improvement in sales, but activity
trailed production, leaving prices soft in all regions. Discounts of
$5-10 were reported. Southern Pine plywood trading was brisk during
the latter part of the week, as customers looked to replenish lean
inventories. Weather conditions favored consumption. Western Fir
plywood trading picked up late Tuesday and the pace held through the
week.
(f.o.b. mill prices)
| (f.o.b. mill prices) | This Week Jan 27 |
Last Week Jan 20 |
Year Ago 2016 |
| Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price* | $363 | $366 | $348 |
| Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply rated sheathing plywood | 350-375 | 345-370 | 360-388 |
| Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood | 350-375 | 345-370 | 365-388 |
| Western 1/2-inch 4-ply rated sheathing plywood | 357 | 357 | 330 |
| North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board | 270 | 280 | 225 |
| *Weighted average of 11 key items | |||
