Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Increased 13% in April 2024

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

May 22, 2024 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the April 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 13% in April compared to April 2023.

U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 1% in March compared to the same month last year.

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to March 2024.

Unlike previous months, changes in U.S. shipments across the 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in April all showed increases compared to the same period last year.

• Uncoated free sheet (UFS) shipments increased by 9%,
• coated free sheet (CFS) shipments increased by 22%, and
• mechanical (MECH) paper shipments increased by 25%.

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