USA

US prices are currently stable

€60 less than last year

Article by Gerd Ebner, translated by Susanne Höfler | 01.04.2019 - 10:38

Currently, there is little movement on the US softwood lumber market. The quotations for construction timber assortment 2-by-4 have been unchanged for four weeks in a row at a level of US-$445/1000 bft.

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European exporters are currently benefitting from the slightly strengthened US dollar (US-$1.12/€). Free Great Lakes region, they receive €256/m³ which is €2/m³ more than in the previous week due to the exchange ratio. Compared to last year's level, however, this is still €60/m³ less.

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