October 2025
from the previous week and was up $4, or 2%, from one month ago when it was $226.
As September waned and autumn dawned, North American construction framing dimension softwood lumber prices levelled off. The downward corrections into summer’s end reversed to close September up slightly. Indeed; current levels were almost even to the start of this year as well as closely matching the same weeks last year and in 2023.
This is a return to historical price trend, with regular swings up and down throughout the year as construction increases then slows down for winter. Ongoing questions by industry folks over the past two years of what are the new price highs and lows seem to be answered. This year the annual price cycle ranged by approximately $160 mfbm, providing good price stability for operators.
Keta Kosman is the owner of the weekly Madison’s Lumber Reporter, the premiere source for North American softwood lumber and pellet news, prices, industry insight, and industry contacts. Established in 1952, Madison’s publishes current Canadian and U.S. construction framing dimension lumber and panel wholesaler pricing information 50 weeks a year and provides access to historical pricing as well.
Keta Kosman
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