U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7.6% in April 2025 compared to April 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 7% in March compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels in April decreased 3% from March 2025, according The American Forest & Paper Association.
The 3 major Printing-Writing categories – Uncoated Free Sheet (UFS), Coated Free Sheet (CFS), and Mechanical (MECH) papers – showed mixed performance on both a month-over-month (MoM) and year-to-date (YTD) basis.
Uncoated Free Sheet (UFS) shipments dropped 11.4% MoM and 9% YTD, while Coated Free Sheet (CFS) declined 4.9% MoM but increased 0.1% YTD. Mechanical (MECH) outperformed the other categories, registering a 10.8% increase MoM and a 5.1% gain YTD.
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.
