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Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 14 Percent in August 2019

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Sept. 17, 2019 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its August 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14 percent in August compared to August 2018.

U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers declined 13 percent in August compared to the same month last year.

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels remained essentially flat compared to July 2019.

  • U.S. shipments of coated mechanical (CM) paper decreased seven percent in August from the same month one year ago. The inventory level of CM papers increased eight percent in August compared to July. CM imports increased while exports declined in July 2019.
  • U.S. purchases of uncoated mechanical (UM) papers decreased 16 percent in August when compared to August 2018. Inventories decreased eight percent compared to last month. Imports and exports of UM papers in July 2019 both decreased year-over-year.
  • U.S. shipments of coated free sheet (CFS) papers decreased 18 percent year-over-year in August while U.S. purchases of uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper decreased 12 percent. Inventory levels at the end of August when compared to July decreased for both CFS and remained flat for UFS papers. In July, imports and exports of CFS both decreased and for UFS papers, both increased year-over-year.

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 a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue 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 four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.

SOURCE: AF&PA