Mar 21, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in February 2015 compared to February 2014, with inventory levels essentially unchanged from January, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments in February decreased 7% compared to February 2014. Imports of UFS decreased 10% year-over-year in January, following 14 consecutive months of increases.

February coated free sheet (CFS) paper shipments decreased 1% compared to February 2014. Imports of CFS papers increased 10% in January compared to January 2014, the ninth consecutive year-over-year increase.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments increased 1% in February, the second consecutive month increase. Imports of UM papers were down 14% in January.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in February decreased 8% relative to February 2014, with the lowest level of shipments since 1995. Exports of CM increased 16% in January, the first increase in the past four months.

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