Price for lumber exported from Russia to Kazakhstan lost 12%.
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The number of newly listed properties rose 2.8% month-over-month.
The average price per cubic meter of plywood decreased by 13%.
Retail sales were unexpectedly flat, indicating reduced consumer spending at online retailers and auto dealerships.
Exports of plywood from Russia to the U.S. lost 7%.
Sales of wood products increased by 1.9%.
New regulation targets circumvention practices, imposing retrospective duties.
In the week ending May 3, 2024, the price of Western S-P-F 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$383 mfbm, said forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is down -$25, or -6%,from the previous week when it was $408.
In April, prices increased 6.2% from March
The Madison’s Lumber Prices Index for the week ending May 10, 2024 was US$415 mfbm. This is down by -0.5%, or -$2, from the previous week when it was US$417.
Exports of hardwood bleached kraft pulp from Brazil increased 12%.
Price for plywood imported to United Kingdom grew 11%.
Rapid growth from the U.S., price decreased 10%.
Price for lumber imported to Saudi Arabia slid 1.2%.
Exports of lumber from Germany to the U.S. lost 25%.
Exports of lumber from Brazil contracted 17%.
Exports of plywood from Brazil grew 7%.
The estimated sales for the overall market in March were $1.4 million. For the year-to-date period, the overall market estimated sales were $3.9 million.
Prices for logs increased by 4%.
Price for logs exported from Brazil expanded 13%.