Mar 19, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. kraft paper shipments in February 2014 were 121.6 thousand tons, 5.1% 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 were 3% lower than January, while unbleached kraft paper shipments were down 5.3%. Overall, shipments for the first two months of 2014 were 4.5% lower than the same period last year. Total month-end inventories decreased 8.8% compared to January.

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.