The Madison's Lumber Prices Index registered 522 per thousand board feet for the week ending May 8, 2026, representing a decrease of $2 from the previous week's level of 524. The index also declined $1 compared to one month ago when it stood at $523, according to Madison's Lumber. Reporter.
The index construction uses the same species composition as lumber futures, including Western Spruce-Pine-Fir, Eastern Spruce-Pine-Fir, Douglas fir, and Hem-Fir. The weighted averages reflect North American production volume ratios from recent years.
