Nov 20, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments were 125.2 thousand tons, 1.2% lower than last month. Bleached kraft paper shipments decreased from 11.4 thousand tons in September to 8.7 in October, while unbleached kraft paper shipments increased from 115.3 thousand tons to 116.5, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Overall, shipments for the first ten months of 2014 were 3.2% lower than the same period last year. Total month-end inventories decreased 15.2% compared to September.

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.