Total U.S. packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December 2022 decreased 13% compared to December 2021. They were down 4% for the year compared to 2021, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
Shipments of the biggest subgrade in bleached packaging papers – food wrapping – were 27,000 short tons for the month of December.
Unbleached packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December decreased 12% compared to December 2021. They were down 2% for the year compared to 2021.
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.
