U.S. packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in July 2025 increased 5% compared to July 2024. They were down 1% when compared to the same 7 months of 2024, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
The unbleached operating rate increased to 86.3%, its second highest level over the last 15 months.
Bleached food wrapping shipments were up 15% from last July, and 9.6% year-to-date.
Inventories were up 8.1% from the same month last year.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance public policies that foster economic growth, job creation and global competitiveness for a vital sector that makes the essential paper and packaging products Americans use every day.
