U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in December 2024 compared to December 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 1% in November compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels remained essentially flat (+0.2%) when compared to November 2024, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
November year-to-date (YTD) total U.S. net imports grew 13% compared to the same period last year. UFS and CFS net imports increased by 17% and 60% YTD, respectively. MECH shipments however, increased by just 1% YTD.
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