U.S. total kraft paper shipments in December 2013 were 125.5 thousand tons, 9.4% higher compared to the prior month. Bleached kraft paper shipments increased year-over-year 6.2%, but the 2.6% year-over-year decline in unbleached kraft paper shipments was enough to bring overall kraft paper shipments down 1.5% year-over-year.

U.S. kraft paper shipments increased by 9.4% in December

14:41 / January 17, 2014

Jan 18, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in December 2013 were 125.5 thousand tons, 9.4% higher compared to the prior month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments increased year-over-year 6.2%, but the 2.6% year-over-year decline in unbleached kraft paper shipments was enough to bring overall kraft paper shipments down 1.5% year-over-year. Total month-end inventories were essentially flat compared to November 2013.

The American Forest & Paper Association serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.

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U.S. kraft paper shipments increased by 9.4% in December

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