U.S.: Softwood and Panel Markets - Week 47, 2013

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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
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