The November 2023 issue of National Hardwood Magazine features stories on GLW, Landmark Lumber Group, the HMA Regional Meeting and much more!
CANADIAN TRENDS News
CANADIAN TRENDS News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories ONTARIO QUEBEC Production has been low according to recent reports, with some regions’ lumber production data being better than others, both in Canada and the U.S. This was due to poor logging conditions, forest fires, tornados, mill closures, and some facilities controlling output for periods of time which all resulted in shortages for certain species, even though demand had not improved greatly. International markets were also reported as slow. With the shortage of certain key items, like Red Oak and Hard Maple, prices are being affected. Some suppliers stated they are having depleted stocks of upper grade Hard Maple, and Red and White Oak. They added that inventories are declining for other grades as well. Ash supplies are noted as meeting current market needs, although shipments of this species have con- As we head towards winter, contacts are ramping up as best they can under the challenging period we are going through. Government announced cuts to their budget spending of billion, and consumers are reigning in their spending as well due to higher interest rates, and home prices are still high, therefore those who would like to buy are holding off doing so. With the devastation of forest fires across the country throughout late spring and into early fall, it has affected the availability of logs and lumber, and trying to make a profit is not easy to come by for many businesses. For the regionally important Hard Maple, prices appear to be trending up for certain grades and thicknesses, and also according to color. Some sawmills were avoiding Hard Maple due to market contractions for this species. Please turn to page 49 Please turn to page 53 Hardwood marketIng dIrectory online will give you access to over 6,000 buyers! PATENTED MAXIMUM AIR FLOW DESIGN Sure-grip, anti-slip corrugated surface Angled design clears moisture more efficiently vs. straight fluted sticks Removes moisture, decreases dry time and increases drying quality Trusted quality & service for 20+ years Discounts for program customers LUMBER DRYING STICKS “Often Imitated, Never Duplicated” Improved Yard Safety, Increased Drying Efficiency & Reduced Drying Costs 20 + MILLION SOLD •STICKS & CROSSERS •STANDARD & CUSTOM SIZES Dependable•Durable•Long Lasting These are high grade & low grade buyers listed with their buying specifications including distribution/ concentration yards that buy 100,000 board feet or more throughout North America! LEASE ONLINE NOW FOR ,100.00! Imported Buyers The Hardwood Marketing Directory has 68 years of research helping firms discover new buying opportunities and contains all North American species and also Imported Woods. The Company that Defeated Sticker Stain We Also Buy Lumber ! GREEN BOOK, INC. P.O. Box 34908 Memphis, TN 38184 519.842.6841 | info@breezedried.com breezedried.com Phone: (901) 372-8280 FAX: (901) 373-6180 8 www.millerwoodtradepub.com E-mail: greenbook@millerwoodtradepub.com NOVEMBER 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry NOVEMBER 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 9 Green Book’s Hardwood Marketing directory “The World’s Leading Information Source on Hardwood Markets!” 71st Edition/2023 The HARDWOOD PRODUCTS SALES GUIDE that te ls you the species, grades, thicknesses and quantities of HARDWOOD LUMBER, IMPORTED WOODS, PLYWOOD, DIMENSION, ETC. purchased by woodworking plants in the United States and Canada. FEBRUARY COVERS 2023.in d 1 1/16/23 10:40 AM You can get your share of this market quicker when these buyers know who you are and where you’re located! Advertising Sparks Sales! Mahogany .................... 746 Sapele ......................... 221 Teak ............................. 125 Red Oak .........................2535 White Oak .......................1692 Poplar .............................1644 Ash .................................788 Hard Maple .....................1810 Soft Maple ......................1451 Walnut ............................1203 Cherry .............................1673 These are the BIG THREE species in our Imported section of the Hardwood Marketing Directory online! 6 OCTOBER 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE RealAmericanHardwood.com/industry
