U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 4% in March 2016 compared to March 2015. Total printing-writing paper inventory decreased 2% from February levels. Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments decreased for the first time in 2016, down 1% relative to shipments in March 2015. UFS imports were down 19% year-over-year in February.

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U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased by 4% in March

Apr 28, 2016. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 4% in March 2016 compared to March 2015. Total printing-writing paper inventory decreased 2% from February levels, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments decreased for the first time in 2016, down 1% relative to shipments in March 2015. UFS imports were down 19% year-over-year in February.

March coated free sheet (CFS) paper shipments decreased 8% compared to March 2015. Imports of CFS papers increased 12% in February with exports up 2% year-over-year.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 8% when compared with March 2015. Imports of UM papers were down 2% in February while exports of UM in February increased 56% compared to the previous year.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in March decreased 4% when compared to March 2015. Imports of CM decreased 14% in February compared to February 2015.

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.