U.S. total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 3% in February 2014 compared to February 2013, with total inventories decreasing 3% from January levels.

U.S. total printing-writing paper shipments decreased by 3% in February

15:16 / March 27, 2014

Mar 28, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 3% in February 2014 compared to February 2013, with total inventories decreasing 3% from January levels, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments in February decreased 5% compared to February 2013. UFS shipments are down 8% in 2014.

February coated free sheet papers shipments were down 1% compared to the same period in 2013.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments increased 7% in February, the fifth year-over-year increase in the past six months. Year-to-date shipments of UM are up 2% compared to 2013.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in February decreased 6% compared to February 2013. Imports of CM in January were down 16% relative to the same period in 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. total printing-writing paper shipments decreased by 3% in February

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