Random Lengths Lumber Market Report
Sales of framing lumber slowed from the pace of previous weeks. But despite a modest change in tone, an upward trend in prices persisted across all species. A fast finish to the previous week carried many prices higher in early trading, leaving many mills with solid order files. Gains were modest overall, although tight supplies continued to push prices of 2x12 sharply higher in Southern Pine and Douglas Fir. The Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite climbed to $399.
Week
Nov 15 |
Week
Nov 8 |
Year Ago
2012 |
|
Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Price* |
$399
|
$396 |
$352
|
KD Western S-P-F #2&Btr 2x4 R/L Mill Price |
385
|
381
|
335 |
KD Eastern S-P-F #1&2 2x4 R/L, delivered Great Lakes |
476
|
474 |
429
|
Green Douglas Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L (Portland) |
342
|
340 | 283 |
Southern Pine (Westside) #2 2x4 R/L |
434
|
427 |
410
|
KD Coast Hem-Fir Std&Btr 2x4 R/L |
390
|
387
|
330
|
Ponderosa Pine (Inland) #2&Btr 1x12 R/L |
820
|
805
|
500
|
* Weighted average of 15 key items |
Random Lengths Panel Market Report
Structural panel trading slowed moderately. Price trends were mixed in OSB, with activity weighted to southern markets. Buyers lacked a sense of urgency or a fear of upside potential. Southern Pine plywood mills marked a quieter week of sales. However, producers maintained the upper hand in negotiations thanks to solid order files. Most were booked into the week of December 2. Western Fir plywood sales slowed to a measured pace after last week’s rush of business and jump in prices.
(f.o.b. mill prices) |
Week
Nov 15 |
Week
Nov 8 |
Year Ago
2012 |
Random Lengths Structural Panel Composite Price* |
$371
|
$370
|
$438
|
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 3-ply exterior sheathing plywood | 375-400 |
368-393
|
408-425
|
Southern (west-east) 15/32-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood |
375-410
|
370-398
|
420-450
|
Western 1/2-inch 4-ply exterior sheathing plywood | 395 | 390 |
395
|
North Central 7/16-inch Oriented Strand Board | 240 | 245 | 345 |
*Weighted average of 11 key items |