Jun 24, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in May 2015 compared to May 2014, with inventory levels increasing 8% from April, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments in May decreased 5% compared to May 2014. Imports of UFS decreased 12% year-over-year in April.

May coated free sheet (CFS) paper shipments decreased 10% compared to May 2014. Imports of CFS papers increased 28% in April, the eleventh year-over-year increase in the last 12 months.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 19% when compared with May 2014. Imports of UM papers were down 25% in April, the tenth consecutive monthly decline.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in May decreased 14% relative to May 2014. Imports of CM increased in April, up 17% compared to April 2014, while exports of CM were up 16%.

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.