Amid sustained demand and takeaway, most lumber and stud commodity prices stayed firm or appreciated. Plywood and OSB continued to struggle by comparison, the latter being particularly frustrating for players in the North America.
In the week ending August 2, 2024, the price of Western S-P-F 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$354 mfbm, said forest products industry price guide newsletter Madison’s Lumber Reporter. This is up +$6, or +2%, from the previous week when it was $348.
That week’s price is up +$15, or +4%, from one month ago when it was US$339 mfbm.
When compared to the same week last year, when it was $426, this week’s price is down -$72, or -17%.
In the week ending August 2, 2024, the price of Southern Yellow Pine East Side 2x4 #2&Btr KD (RL) was US$380 mfbm. This is up +$15, or +4%,from the previous week when it was US$365 mfbm.
That week’s price is up +$31, or +9%, from one month ago when it was US$349 mfbm.
When compared to the same week last year, when it was $415, this week’s price is down -$35, or -8%.
