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As for SYP West 2x6 #3/Utility KD (RL), that price was US$340 mfbm, which was flat from the previous week and was up $4, or 1%, from one month ago when it was $336.
Contrary to the usual seasonal trend historically, late-June construction framing softwood lumber prices rose somewhat this year. Traditionally by this time most customers had ordered, and indeed received, the wood they needed for summer building projects. As prices have generally started softening, the trend lines tend to drop starting in June.
This, of course, is not every single year as disruptions like labour disputes, transportation delays, wildfires, or an unexpected spike in new home building have at times increased lumber prices during summer.
In 2026 it seems the reason for flat-to-higher wood prices is the ongoing decrease of supply. As the continent heads into the truly hot months, when Québec takes its annual 2-week restriction on industrial operations and construction, as well asother regions where high temperatures prohibit this kind of activity; the balance of supply-and-demand will become more clear.
At this point, no one knows how the lumber market will play out through July and into August.
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.
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