Demand was sideways-to-solid depending on the product category, species, and region. Sales of Southern Yellow Pine continued to strengthen in the wake of production and logistical disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene in the U.S.
In the week ending October 1, 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 flat from the previous week when it was $388.
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 $382, that week’s price is up +$6, or +2%. Compared to two years ago when it was $445, that week’s price is down -$57, or -13%.
In the week ending October 11, 2024, the price of Southern Yellow Pine East Side 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$458 mfbm. This is up +$26, or +6%, from the previous week when it was US$432 mfbm.
That week’s price is up +$58, or +14%, from one month ago when it was US$400 mfbm.
When compared to the same week last year, when it was $480, that week’s price is down -$22, or -5%. Compared to two years ago when it was $535, that week’s price is down -$77, or -14%.
