Dec 21, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in November 2013 were 114.7 thousand tons, 12.6% lower compared to the prior month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments increased year-over-year 9.1%, but the 3.7% year-over-year decline in unbleached kraft paper shipments was enough to bring overall kraft paper shipments down 2.1% year-over-year. Total month-end inventory increased 22.5% compared to October 2013.

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.