Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Increased 8% in September 2024

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels in September decreased 2% when compared to August 2024.

Oct. 24, 2024 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the September 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 8% in September compared to September 2023.

U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 6% in August compared to the same month last year.

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels in September decreased 2% when compared to August 2024.

In September, U.S. shipments across all three major P-W categories — uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH) papers — showed growth compared to the same period last year.

UFS and CFS shipments both increased by 7%, while MECH shipments saw a notable rise of 18%.

However, year-to-date shipments revealed mixed results: while UFS and CFS remained positive, MECH experienced a slight decline of 1%.

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.

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. 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