Key Takeaways North American #2&Btr prices were mixed in October. 2×4 and 2×6 declined by approximately 10% from late September, while 2×8 and 2×10 moved slightly higher. Overall trading remained subdued, with buyers generally cautious about adding inventory. Export J-Grade prices remained relatively stable. Japanese wooden housing starts increased 6% year over year through August, […]
Western Red Cedar (WRC) trim ends are often used in the production of finger-jointed and laminated boards, where shorter pieces are joined together to create longer and wider products. Tight-grained old-growth WRC has become increasingly difficult to source. Grain, appearance, and overall wood quality are important considerations when selecting raw materials for different applications. Images […]
Visited a local lumber remanufacturing plant in British Columbia. The plant offers a wide range of services, including custom kiln drying, resawing, sorting, grading, repackaging, paper wrapping, and container loading for overseas shipments. The plant serves exporters, sawmills, wholesalers, and remanufacturers, handling a variety of Western Canadian softwood species for markets around the world. We […]
Western Hemlock – C&Btr Rough, before kiln drying. At this stage, the lumber still contains a significant amount of moisture. Kiln drying reduces the moisture content to a controlled level, improving dimensional stability and reducing the risk of shrinkage and warping after installation. For overseas shipments, kiln drying also reduces shipping weight and helps minimize […]
Key Takeaways For North American #2 & Btr SPF in September, the market remained subdued. 2×4 prices weakened further, while wider widths held relatively firm as availability tightened. Buyers continued to cover immediate needs rather than build inventory. Q4 trading for export J-grade improved somewhat. While North American 2×4 prices softened, J-grade assessments moved modestly […]
Modern container shipping is generally traced to the US in 1950s. The simple idea of moving cargo by truck and ship without unloading it revolutionized global trade. Today, millions of containers circulate worldwide, helping Canadian lumber travel thousands of kilometres while remaining competitive overseas. A 40HC can carry up to 55m³ of lumber, depending on […]
Canadian Douglas Fir to Japan. In British Columbia, Douglas Fir grows along the Pacific coast and in the interior. Coast Douglas Fir can reach up to 85 metres, while Interior Douglas Fir grows to around 42 metres. Known for its exceptional strength, Douglas Fir is widely used as structural lumber. Its good workability and beautiful […]
The Global Buyers Mission (GBM) is a major international trade show focused on BC and Canadian wood products, hosted by BC Wood, in Whistler BC, September 10-12 2026. The 2026 GBM welcomed 500+ delegates, including 80+ exhibitors and 100+ international buyers from 15 countries around the world. GBM offers international buyers an opportunity to discover […]
SPF J-Grade is a premium visual selection of Canadian dimension lumber. J-Grade was developed in the early 1980s by Interior BC mills in response to the growing demand for higher-quality dimension lumber for 2×4 construction in Japan. A combination of quality, supply capacity, and competitive pricing supported the rapid growth of exports to Japan. Today, […]
Key Takeaways For North American #2 & Btr SPF in August, weakness was concentrated in 2×4, with prices falling 8% through the month, while wides remained relatively stable. The market became more selective amid modest demand and weaker futures, although limited availability continued to support wider widths. Q4 negotiations for export J-grade are currently underway. Export […]
