National Hardwood Magazine - April 2024

CANADIAN TRENDS
News from suppliers about prices, trends, sales and inventories
ONTARIO
QUEBEC
The winter weather was milder with less snowfall in
certain areas, thus affecting logging activity levels. Markets
have contracted, causing limited timber sales and
putting a strain on logging operations to operate efficiently
and make a profit. Finding adequate logs to process
was another factor. With the low sawmill production
and steady demand we see prices rising for Red and
White Oak, Ash, Hard and Soft Maple. This is also affecting
prices for Aspen and Basswood in certain areas on
both sides of the border.
Wholesalers and secondary manufacturer contacts
say they are not rushing to purchase Ash, even though
they would like to increase their green Ash lumber receipts.
Demand at this time is not exceeding supply.
Prices are steady to firm, they commented, as is for kiln-
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With a quieter start to 2024, business continues at a
slower pace for many businesses. With spring thaw reducing
access to logs, obtaining required inventories is
a challenge. With the continued economic global uncertainty
and the Bank of Canada keeping its lending rate
at 5 percent, business owners are cautious in their dealings,
yet remain optimistic a better year will be had.
Ash sales on the domestic front are slow, with demand
to China continuing for this species, and all but purchasing
most of the production, with exports to European
countries reported as down. Green Ash is moving well
for most grades and thicknesses.
Due to the weak demand for Cherry, many sawmills
are avoiding this species. Green lumber sales, noted
some contacts, are more to established customers.
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