Oct. 24, 2024 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the September 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. According to the report, total packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in September increased 6% compared to September 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 9 months of 2023.
The operating rate for bleached packaging papers was 77.6%, up 5.2 points from September 2023 and up 7.4 points year-to-date.
Shipments of the biggest subgrade in unbleached packaging papers — bag and sack — were 93,900 short tons for the month of September, down 2.1% from the same month last year and up 19.2% year-to-date.
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
Paper Industry Newsletter
Stay on top of paper industry news
from around the world with
PaperAge's free weekly newsletter.
Delivered every Thursday.
Sign up today!