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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has published its June 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in June compared to June 2023.
Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to May 2024.
U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers in May increased 9% compared to the same month last year.
Individually, U.S. shipments in all 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS and MECH) increased in June compared to the same period last year. Uncoated Free Sheet shipments increased 1%, Coated Free Sheet shipments increased 4%, and Mechanical papers shipments increased 7%.
About AF&PA
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature.
The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people.
Source: AF&PA