U.S. total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February 2022 decreased 2% compared to February 2021. They were down 2% when compared to the same two months of 2021, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.
The operating rate was 86.8%, down 1.1 points from February 2021 and down 1.0 points year-to-date. Mill inventories at the end of February increased two thousand short tons from the previous month, and were down 11 thousand short tons compared to February 2021.
The American Forest & Paper Association serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.
