The framing lumber market limped toward the long Thanksgiving weekend in the U.S. Prices were flat to narrowly mixed, as scarcities pushed up some prices and exceedingly muted demand undermined others. Producers aggressively probing for orders or offering month-end specials were few due to the recent extensive production drawdown. Most mills quoted from lists, and let buyers know that they were open to counters on quicker-shipping offerings.

Panel market

Structural panel markets slowed substantially as the long holiday weekend approached. A subdued OSB market got even quieter. Most prices moved sideways. Loads for shipment next week were readily available, although a few mills were booked into the second week of December. Southern Pine plywood trading was quiet, and sales generally fell short of production. Producers typically listened to small counters to clear accumulations. A trickle of sales left most western Fir plywood mills quoting shipments for next week or sooner.