Oct 17, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in September 2012 were approximately 130,100 tons, a decrease of 2.2% compared to the prior month. Total inventory was approximately 77,900 tons in September, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. Unbleached kraft shipments decreased, but bleached kraft shipments increased year over year for the eighth month in 2012. 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.