Aug 17, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in July 2012 were 138,000 tons, an increase of 3% compared to June 2012. Total inventory was 78,700 tons this month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. 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.