Apr 20, 2016. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. kraft paper shipments in March 2016 were 147.6 thousand short tons flat compared to March 2015, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments decreased from 8.7 thousand short tons in February to 7.0 and unbleached kraft paper increased from 131.1 to 140.6 thousand short tons.

Overall, shipments in the first three months of 2016 were 0.7% lower compared to the same period in 2015. Total month-end inventories decreased to 70.3 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.