Total U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Shipments Remained Essentially Flat in August

Shipments of bleached food wrapping were 31,600 short tons for the month of August, down 2.1% year-to-date.

Sept. 16, 2022 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its August 2022 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report. According to the report, Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August remained essentially flat (-0.1%) compared to August 2021. They were essentially flat (+0.1%) when compared to the same 8 months of 2021.

• The unbleached packaging papers operating rate was 94.4% in Agust 2022, up 1.1 points from August 2021 and up 1.7 points year-to-date.
• Shipments of bleached food wrapping were 31,600 short tons for the month of August, down 2.1% 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.

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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 in nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable 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 four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $60 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: American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)