Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 2% when compared to April 2024.

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U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased by 1% in May

U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased by 1% in May

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U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 1% in May compared to May 2023. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 2% when compared to April 2024, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.

U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 10% in April compared to the same month last year. Individually, U.S. uncoated free sheet (UFS) purchases increased 10% over the same period, coated free sheet (CFS) purchases increased 21% while mechanical (MECH) paper purchases decreased 4%.

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.