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it an excellent choice. Sawmill production has been contracted
for some time for many species. Basswood sup-
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His customers include flooring companies and retail millwork, and wood component companies is strong and
plies have not been meeting demand, and prices have and moulding and millwork manufacturers were also vying
for this species as well as to export markets. With the
operations. “They say their sales are fine,” he observed. driven by the robust U.S. housing market, and the strong
hedged up for selected items. There is a shortage for
“Since people have been home with the pandemic, resale and renovation markets in Canada.
thicker stocks. Kiln-dried inventories are also low compared
to buyers’ needs.
species would improve.
onset of spring, it was anticipated that availability of this
they’re interested in improving their homes since they’re Canada is seeing a boom in young first-time home
around there more.”
buyers which has driven the prices of homes up, as they
With new home construction and renovation on the The regionally important species Hard Maple is doing
Transportation for this California business is not a were not spending on travel, restaurants, in-store shopping
and entertainment due to the pandemic. Accordcreased.
Depending on areas contacted, production was grained whitewoods, are prominent in the cabinet sector.
rise, demand for whitewoods, including Birch, have in-
extremely well, in all grades and thicknesses, as the tight
problem. “We’re really lucky,” he said. n
ing to statistical reports, despite a slight slowdown in
low due to poor logging conditions. Developing green It was noted that some furniture manufacturers were also
U.S. Trends are compiled by Matthew Fite. He can construction in some parts of the U.S. in mid-February,
lumber supplies are also not meeting needs with prices interested in this species.
be contacted at editor3@millerwoodtradepub.com. new home starts and completions are close to historical
averages after being below that
Birch for most grades and thickness-
on the rise. Contacts note low inventories for kiln-dried
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threshold since 2007. Spending on
es.
single family homes and remodeling
Hard Maple continues to be a consistent
best seller. Sawmills were
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are at historical highs. This is good
news for the Hardwood industry as
unable to respond as fast as buyer
a whole as it has given companies a
interest rose. Production has improved
somewhat since the winter,
much-needed boost.
There were shortages in some
but prices are reported as continuing
to rise. Kiln-dried inventories are
areas, and it was felt that a recovery
would not be quick. The lack of
also low for this species.
skilled workers, lower sawmill output,
Soft Maple markets are also
along with road bans are impacting
strong, and production of this species
is not sufficient to meet market
Hardwood supplies. It is expected
that production will rise to meet demand
once warmer weather arrives.
cies, have risen. Demand of No.
demand. Prices, as for many spe-
Contacts noted green Ash supplies
1 Common and Better kiln-dried
were low relative to demand. Reported
prices have trended higher. Sales
No. 2A.
stocks is noted as better than for the
to the U.S. for kiln-dried stocks are
Export markets are seeking more
noted as steady, while international
Red Oak, led by China, as a result
business, especially to China and
of the announcement on extended
the greater Southeast Asia region
tariffs being pushed back to September
for Hardwood lumber and logs.
are noted as strong. Low availability
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Aspen production was limited
Domestic markets are also reported
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were thin for many grades and thicknesses
as market interest continued
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Basswood demand has increased
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