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Market conditions in hardwood and softwood products continue to bring difficulties this week. Softwood pricing concerns persist as we approach spring breakup, while poplar pulpwood demand slows, further pressuring markets that remain open.
AV Nackawic, Nackawic
This week, AV Nackawic notified the Board that all deliveries of poplar pulpwood are curtailed immediately. Unfortunately, AV does not expect to resume purchasing until after the spring breakup in June.
If a producer still has poplar roadside, please call the office. Producers looking to move maple to AV may do so, there is no restriction on maple pulpwood.
Arbec Forest Products, Miramichi
Demand for 8-foot hardwood and poplar pulpwood from SNB producers to Arbec remains strong. Producers are encouraged to consider this option with the relative zone price and fuel surcharge. Contact the office to find out the recent zone fuel surcharge price. Products are to be separated as per Arbec spec and at this time, no softwood is permitted.
JD Irving
Previously, JD Irving sent out a notice to all producers saying that they will be reducing their prices on gate wood softwood studs and sawlogs.
Below are the reductions which were effective January 24th, 2026. Prices of existing contracts will be honored for the duration of the contract or until the volume is filled.
Ledwidge Lumber, Enfield, NS
Effective January 26th, 2026, Ledwidge Lumber has reduced their studwood price to $102.25/gmt delivered (-$10/gmt). Ledwidge has also notified the Marketing Board previously that all NB studwood is curtailed effective January 16th, 2026.
Woodland Pulp, Maine
Woodland resumed purchasing hardwood pulpwood as of Monday, February 2nd, 2026, with restricted hours from 5am-5 pm US time.
Producers looking to move wood to Woodland are encouraged to reach out to the Marketing Board for more information on manifest slips and trucking as needed.
Devon Lumber, Fredericton
Devon Lumber has reduced their price on 8-foot cedar sawlogs by $25/cord to a delivered price of $154.65/cord, effective January 19th, 2026.
Taylor Lumber, Middle Musquodoboit, NS
Taylor Lumber is still purchasing softwood sawlogs, maximum 25% balsam fir (minimum 75% spruce), minimum top of 5”, for a price of $122.25/gmt. Lengths are 10’6”, 12’6”, 14’6” and 16’6”.
McMillan Forest Products
McMillans’ winter unloading hours are now in effect, and they will be accepting deliveries from 8am-3pm. McMillans is also accepting 10-12ft cedar from all zones.
Louisiana Pacific, Houlton
Wood is still moving stateside to LP consistently. If producers are looking to have 8-foot poplar trucked stateside, please contact the SNB Marketing Board office for assistance in coordinating trucking.
SNB Board – JDI Contract
The SNB Board has the 13th Board Contract with JDI ongoing. The contract began on December 14th and will continue until March 7th, 2026, for a total of 12 weeks. The total contract volume is 38,000gmt (11,400gmt pulp, 26,600gmt saw material).
Given the recent gate wood price reductions at JDI, producers are reminded that the current Board contract pricing will remain the same until the contract is complete.
Last week, over 4400gmt of softwood was delivered to JDI mills through the Board contract. After 8 weeks of deliveries, 27,000gmt has been shipped. We will continue to report this information through the weekly update.
Producers are to use “SNB Marketing Board, (producer name)” as the contract number when filling out the TC. A reminder that all producers must sign off on the EUDR acknowledgment form prior to receiving payment for their delivery. Please contact the SNB office or visit our website for this document.
US Markets and Currency Rates
Currency conversion rates for US markets will remain at 1.36% for the week of February 16th, 2026.
Facebook Page Updates
The SNB Marketing Board has created a Facebook page to better inform the private woodlot audience. Follow our page to see immediate updates on mill closures, specs, and more. Simply hit the FOLLOW tab of our page located here.
For more information on pricing and specifications, please visit our Market page here. Or contact the office at (506) 433-9877 or 433-9866.
SNB Forest Products Marketing Board
PO Box 4969 Sussex, New Brunswick E4E 5L1
Tel: (506) 433-9866 Toll Free: 1-833-500-9866