U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 4% in October 2022 compared to October 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 6% in October compared to the same month last year.
American Forest & Paper Association
U.S. containerboard production in Q3 2022 decreased 8.6% compared to Q3 2021. It was down 1.6% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.
Total U.S.boxboard production in Q3 2022 increased 3% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.The boxboard operating rate was 95.7%, up 1.2 points from Q3 and up 0.6 points year-to-date.
U.S. packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in September 2022 decreased 10% compared to September 2021. They were down 2% when compared to the same nine months of 2021.
U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 5% in September 2022 compared to September 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 8% in September compared to the same month last year.
U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in August 2022 compared to August 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 1% in August compared to the same month last year.
U.S. packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August 2022 remained essentially flat (-0.1%) compared to August 2021. They were essentially flat (+0.1%) when compared to the same eight months of 2021.
U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 1% in July 2022 compared to July 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 3% in July compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 2% when compared to June 2022.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) announced the promotion of Andrew Topps as the next Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective September 1, 2022.
U.S. containerboard production in 2Q 2022 increased by 2% compared to 2Q 2021. It was also up 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.
U.S. boxboard production in 2Q 2022 increased 1% compared to Q2 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021. The boxboard operating rate was 95.3%, down 1.2 points from Q2 and essentially flat (+0.3 pts.) year-to-date.
U.S. packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June 2022 decreased 4% compared to June 2021. They were essentially flat (+0.0%) when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.
U.S.total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 2% in June compared to June 2021. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 3% in June compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to May 2022.