U.S. packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in April 2024 increased 21% compared to April 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 4 months of 2023, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
The operating rate for unbleached packaging papers was 94%, up 15.8 points from April 2023 and up 4.2 points year-to-date.
Shipments of the biggest subgrade in bleached packaging papers – food wrapping – 25,800 short tons for the month of April, down 0.5% from the same month last year and down 2.3% year-to-date.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.
