Dec 19, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in November 2014 were 115.5 thousand tons, 7.7% lower than last month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments remained essentially flat compared to October at 8.6 thousand tons, while unbleached kraft paper shipments decreased from 116.5 thousand tons to 106.8. Overall, year-to-date shipments in 2014 are 2.8% lower than the same period last year. Total month-end inventories increased to 71.5 thousands short tons in November.

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.