August coated free sheet papers shipments decreased 5% compared to August 2012, with year-to-date shipments through August essentially flat compared to 2012. U.S. imports of CFS papers decreased 6% year-over-year in July.
Uncoated free sheet paper shipments decreased 3% in August. For the year, shipments are down 3% in 2013. U.S. exports of UFS papers in July increased year-over-year for the fourth consecutive month.
August uncoated mechanical paper shipments decreased 7% when compared to August 2012, with year-over-year imports through June up 6%. UM exports are up 12% in 2013 compared to the first seven months of 2012.
Coated mechanical shipments in August decreased 6% compared to August 2012. Shipments of CM are down 11% for the year, with imports up 4% year-over-year through July.
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