Apr 22, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in March 2014 were 123.4 thousand tons, 1.5% higher compared to the prior month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments were 17.3% higher than February, while unbleached kraft paper shipments were essentially flat. Overall, shipments for the first three months of 2014 were 5.3% lower than the same period last year. Total month-end inventories were also essentially flat compared to February.

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.