June 18, 2024 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the May 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 1% in May compared to May 2023.
Total printing-writing paper inventory levels in May increased 2% when compared to April 2024.
U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 10% in April compared to the same month last year.
Individually, U.S. uncoated free sheet (UFS) purchases increased 10% over the same period, coated free sheet (CFS) purchases increased 21%, while mechanical (MECH) paper purchases decreased 4%.
A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.
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. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future.
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. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states.
SOURCE: AF&PA
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