Dec 23, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in November 2014 compared to November 2013, with total paper inventories increasing 5% compared to October, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. 

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments in November decreased 14% compared to November 2013. YTD shipments were down 9% in 2014. Imports of UFS increased 27% in October and were up 23% year-to-date in 2014.

November coated free sheet (CFS) coated freesheet grades decreased 3%. Exports of CFS papers were down 4% for the year compared to the first 10 months of 2013, with imports increasing 17% in October and 4% for the year.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 1% in November, following ninth consecutive months of year-over-year increases. Year-to-date shipments of UM were up 4% compared to 2013.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in November decreased 4% relative to November 2013 and were down 4% for the year. Exports of CM grades decreased 9% year-over-year in October but were up 6% compared to the first 10 months of 2013. Imports were down 18% year-to-date.

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.