GOLD BEACH LUMBER - BANDIT LUMBER PRICES MARKET REPORT

The Bandit Market Report, in existence since 2000, is published on a weekly basis and is intended to be a source of west coast lumber prices and commodities present, future, and pricing trend information.  We appreciate receiving some of this information from Do it Best Corporation.

Gold Beach Lumber values the opportunity to serve it's customers on the Southern Oregon Coast and provide you with Lumber prices and Commodities information. 

THE BOTTOM LINE: Gold Beach Lumber price motion this week:  Trending Up for the Summer Season

OSB Lumber Prices:  OSB activity continued to steady last week. Mills have curtailed a fair amount of production and availability is pushing into late July. If you need OSB between now and Labor Day, then we suggest you buy it. We suggest an eight week inventory.

Western Plywood Lumber Prices:  Western plywood mills sold better as they became more attractive following the rush on Pine panels. Demand was slack locally. Mills who extended order files three weeks, pushed numbers $5-10. Speculative activity picked up a little and the general tone was more optimistic than any time this year. Order files are two to three weeks, with underlayment and thicker panels the furthest out. Recommend dealers maintain medium inventory.

Western SPF Lumber Prices:  Sales of western spruce lumber were flat last week and mills held their prices firm. Some lumber items are very tight, but 2x4#2 is not and is feeling some price pressure. Secondaries with 2x4 purchased below mill replacement cost, possibly having a basis cushion, are offering at lower levels - creating our two tiered market. Expect prices to remain level this week.

Treated Lumber Prices:  Pricing of treated dimension continues to firm. Decking was flat and timbers were flat to up a little. Business was steady with suppliers as the deck season is in full swing. Look for more of the same in upcoming weeks

Coastal Dimension Lumber Prices  
Green Dimension:  No Report.

Dry Dimension:   Western US dry dimension mills had a good week. Prices advanced on all items as demand continued to out strip supply. Buyers found sourcing even routine inquiries difficult, as production cutbacks limited offerings. Look for supply to remain a concern as production cutbacks are in full effect.

Transportation / Retail Diesel Fuel:    Trucking service remains prompt. Lead times for trucks averaged just over one day last week in most areas. Service on shipments originating in the South, however, continues to be slower -most orders are requiring 2-3 days to be shipped.

Diesel fuel prices continue to trend higher; the average retail price was $2.626 per gallon last week. Declining freight volumes have carriers scrambling to keep fleets loaded; and the sustained energy price increases will force carriers to exit the business, likely extending lead times and pressuring freight rates higher. We forecast lead times for trucks will average 1.5 days for most parts of the country during the next 30 days.

Gold Beach Weather Forecast: The good news?  Temperatures will not dip below 70 degrees throughout the weekend and through next week.  The bad news? Wind, and later....more wind.  Although temperatures are expected to climb into the 80's this weekend, windy conditions will make it seem cooler.  Overnight lows will stay in the mid 50's.

Gold Beach Lumber is proud to be an American Company and wishes all of America a safe and happy Independence Day celebration!