U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 4% in August 2024 compared to August 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 11% in July compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels in August decreased 4% when compared to July 2024, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
Individually, U.S. shipments in all 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS and MECH) exhibited a combination of positive and negative changes in August compared to the same period last year. Uncoated Free Sheet shipments decreased 1%, Coated Free Sheet shipments increased 16%, and Mechanical papers shipments increased 17%.
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