Aug 16, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in July 2013 were 135.5 thousand tons, an increase of 3.1% compared to the prior month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments increased year-over-year 11.4%, but the 4.8% year-over-year decline in unbleached kraft paper shipments was enough to bring overall kraft paper shipments down 2.7% year-over-year.

Total month-end inventory increased 2.5% to 73 thousand tons this month compared to June 2013 month-end inventories.

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.