Feb 21, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 3% in January compared to January 2011. All four major printing-writing grades posted decreases compared to last January. U.S. purchases (shipments + imports – exports) of printing-writing papers decreased 8% in January. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% compared to December 2011, as the American Forest & Paper Association as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, packaging and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners.