Oct 17, 2015. /Lesprom Network/.  U.S. kraft paper shipments in September 2015 were 136.6 thousand short tons, 1.5% lower compared to September 2014, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments decreased slightly from 8.7 thousand short tons in August 2015 to 8.6, while unbleached kraft paper decreased from 134.9 to 128 thousand short tons.

Overall, year-to-date shipments up to September 2015 were 1.5% higher compared to the same period in 2014. Total month-end inventories decreased to 72.6 thousand short tons.

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.