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U.S. lumber prices continued to trend lower in mid-May, with framing lumber values slipping again as uncertainty surrounding interest rates and trade policy kept the market on edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

Distributors and wholesalers reported that demand remained subdued, with many buyers holding off on new orders amid persistent concerns about the direction of the U.S. economy and the possibility of tariff changes following the November election.<\/p>\n

Prices for framing lumber weakened across nearly all species, with mills in the U.S. South offering increasingly aggressive discounts to move inventory. Several producers were reported to be under growing pressure due to rising stockpiles, particularly of Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), which saw price declines accelerate as competitively priced Western softwoods entered traditional southern markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight now, a lot of folks are sitting on their hands,\u201d said a regional distributor in Georgia. \u201cWe were hoping mortgage rates would start to ease by spring, but that hasn\u2019t happened.\u201d<\/p>\n

Western Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) saw moderate interest from buyers, with a handful of larger-volume transactions suggesting some market participants see current levels as close to a bottom. However, these sales were largely driven by steep price concessions, and traders cautioned that any optimism remained tentative.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome are testing the water, but the broader tone is still cautious,\u201d a trader in the Pacific Northwest said. \u201cVolumes are up slightly, but it\u2019s more opportunistic than structural demand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dimensional lumber sizes such as 2\u00d76 and 2\u00d712 remained weak, particularly in #2&Btr grades. In some regional markets, 2\u00d712 prices have fallen by over $100 per thousand board feet in the past three weeks.<\/p>\n

Futures prices for lumber posted a rebound last week after a multi-week slide, briefly restoring some confidence. However, market participants said futures and physical prices remained closely aligned, and few were willing to call a clear turning point.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the treating segment of the market\u2014responsible for pressure-treated outdoor lumber\u2014has slowed notably. Many buyers in that segment placed orders in advance of the Memorial Day holiday and have since paused new purchases.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, traders said pricing may remain under pressure in the short term unless there is a clear shift in housing demand or policy developments. With the U.S. Federal Reserve holding rates steady and global trade negotiations still in flux, most see little reason to expect a major recovery in demand through early summer.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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