May 22, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6% in April 2015 compared to April 2014, with inventory levels increasing 1% from March, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments in April decreased by 3% compared to April 2014. Imports of UFS increased 3% year-over-year in March.

April coated free sheet (CFS) paper shipments decreased by 9% compared to April 2014. Imports of CFS papers increased 13% in March, the tenth year-over-year increase in the last 12 months.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 9% when compared with April 2014. Imports of UM papers were down 11% in March, the ninth consecutive monthly decline.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in April decreased 11% relative to April 2014. Imports of CM were down 8%in March and exports increased by 29%, the third consecutive increase.

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.