Sep 23, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. kraft paper shipments in August 2014 were 120.1 thousand tons, 1.9% lower than last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments decreased from 9.6 thousand tons in July to 8.7 in August, while unbleached kraft paper shipments decreased slightly from 112.8 thousand tons to 111.4.

Overall, shipments for the first eight months of 2014 were 3.5% lower than the same period last year. Total month-end inventories increased 6.3% compared to July.

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.