The December 2022 issue of National Hardwood Magazine features stories on A. E. Schmidt Billiards, Maine Woods, 2023 forecasts and much more.
CANADIAN TRENDS News
CANADIAN TRENDS News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories ONTARIO As we head into the Holiday Season, there is the usual slowdown in logging activities and sawmill output. Mill output, it was reported, had increased compared to the previous year. Demand for Hardwood finished goods has shifted to a moderated level. The gains in production were evident, and demand on the domestic front softened along with international demand, which brought prices down sharply and quickly this year. The changes experienced in the Hardwood sector has been hard on businesses. Inflation has pushed the costs of all goods and services higher. Contacts commented they are optimistic inflation will go down heading into the new year. Ash demand continued to be moderate as the Emerald Ash Borer affected supplies of timber and log availability. Some noted Ash production had risen, especially in the U.S. border states, while demand had softened. Prices had decreased over the past few months. Some said kiln-dried markets weren’t as strong now as in 2021 and earlier this year, but inventories have increased. QUEBEC As we head into the Holiday season, and with the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday over, businesses are cautiously optimistic the new year will bring relief from inflation, and that Hardwood demand will improve as prices stabilize, along with seeing improvements in economic conditions and ongoing supply chain issues get resolved. The challenge is to reduce costs for all who are involved in the Hardwood sector, from loggers to sawmills to secondary manufacturers and of finished goods. Depending on areas contacted, producers and resellers of the regionally important Hard Maple say market conditions are different than earlier this year. While some were unable to fill all available orders, others are having a hard time moving all their production. It was noted that kiln-dried inventories of Hard Maple had risen in the fall despite price reductions. With prices dropping, their customers hesitated placing orders unless necessary. It was noted that the price decrease was smaller more recently. Demand for Soft Maple is not great. As new home con- Please turn to page 47 Please turn to page 49 We are your Ally Domestic • Export • Import High Quality Northern Hardwoods Specializing High Quality in Green and Northern Kiln Dried Hard Hardwoods Maple and Birch - QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY SINCE 1882 - Specializing in Green and Kiln Dried Hard Maple and Birch - QUALITY AND SUSTA INABILITY Contact for more SINCE info: 1882 - Over 40 million FBM annual production of hardwood makes Over J.D. Irving, 40 million Limited FBM one of annual the largest producers in Eastern J.D. Canada Irving, and Limited New England. one of the largest As one of producers the top 5 private in Eastern Canada landowners and in New North England. America we ensure a long term quality As wood one supply. of the top 5 private landowners in North America we ensure a long term quality wood supply. Denis Dubé, Sales Manager 506.992.9025 dube.denis@jdirving.com Contact for more info: Jan Coburn, Sales Coordinator 506.992.5360 Denis Dubé, Sales Manager coburn.jan@jdirving.com 506.992.9025 dube.denis@jdirving.com Eric Desjardins, Sales/Marketing Support 506.401.0060 Jonathan Connely, Sales Representave desjardins.eric@jdirving.com 506.992.9024 connely.jonathan@jdirving.com Jan Coburn, Sales Coordinator 506.992.9040 coburn.jan@jdirving.com 781.544.3970 sales@allygloballogistics.com WEYMOUTH, MA • JACKSONVILLE, FL www.allygloballogistics.com 10 DECEMBER 2022 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.org Visit Visit us online: us online: www.JDIrvingLumber.com
