U.S. total printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in December 2013 compared to December 2012, with increases in uncoated papers more than offsetting decreases in coated grades. Uncoated free sheets paper shipments in December increased year-over-year for the fourth time in the last six months, with shipments 4% ahead of December 2012. For the year, uncoated free sheet shipments were 2% below 2012 levels.

U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in December 2013

13:58 / February 3, 2014

Feb 04, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in December 2013 compared to December 2012, with increases in uncoated papers more than offsetting decreases in coated grades, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments in December increased year-over-year for the fourth time in the last six months, with shipments 4% ahead of December 2012. For the year, uncoated free sheet shipments were 2% below 2012 levels.

December coated free sheet (CFS) papers shipments decreased 4% compared to December 2012, with 2013 shipments down 2% relative to the same twelve months of 2012.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments increased 12% in December compared to December 2012, the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year increases.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments of 244,500 tons in December decreased 1% compared to December 2012 and were down 9% for the year in 2013.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) 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. printing-writing paper shipments increased 2% in December 2013

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