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Total U.S. Kraft paper shipments in March 2016 were 147.6 thousand short tons, flat compared to March 2015
April 18, 2016 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its March 2016 Kraft Paper Report on April 18, which said total Kraft paper shipments were 147.6 thousand short tons flat compared to March 2015.
Bleached Kraft paper shipments decreased from 8.7 thousand short tons in February to 7.0 and unbleached Kraft paper increased from 131.1 to 140.6 thousand short tons.
Overall, shipments in the first three months of 2016 were 0.7 percent lower compared to the same period in 2015. Total month-end inventories decreased to 70.3 thousand short tons.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-2448.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020.
The forest products industry accounts for approximately 4 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures approximately $200 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 900,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.