Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% in January 2025 when compared to December 2024.
Feb. 19, 2025 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the January 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in January compared to January 2024.
U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 10% in December 2024 compared to the same month last year (Dec 2024 is the latest trade data available).
Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to December 2024.
Individually, changes in U.S. shipments across all three major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in January showed mixed results compared to the same period last year:
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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