Hurricane Helene and the US East Coast port strike created urgency for Southern Yellow Pine, some of which spilled over into Eastern S-P-F. Prices of panels, Western S-P-F, and Hemlock/Fir were on either side of the previous week’s levels.
In the week ending October 4, 2024, the price of Western S-P-F 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$388 mfbm, said forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is down -$6, or -2%, from the previous week when it was $394.
That week’s price is down -$16, or -4%, from one month ago when it was US$404 mfbm.
When compared to the same week last year, when it was $400, that week’s price is down -$12, or -3%. Compared to two years ago when it was $520, that week’s price is down -$116, or -22%.
In the week ending October 4, 2024, the price of Southern Yellow Pine East Side 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$432 mfbm. This is up +$22, or +5%, from the previous week when it was US$410 mfbm.
That week’s price is up +$32, or +8%, from one month ago when it was US$400 mfbm.
When compared to the same week last year, when it was $505, that week’s price is down -$73, or -14%. Compared to two years ago when it was $620, that week’s price is down -$220, or -35%.
