U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper down 5% in November
Dec 20, 2012. Total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in November 2012 was 2.36 million tons, 5% lower than in October 2012. Inventories increased for most grades. Year-to-date total consumption in 2012 is 4% lower than during the same period last year.
Dec 20, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. Total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in November 2012 was 2.36 million tons, 5% lower than in October 2012. Inventories increased for most grades. Year-to-date total consumption in 2012 is 4% lower than during the same period last year, the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
U.S. exports of recovered paper showed strong gains across all grades, except for high grade deinking. Corrugated exports increased to levels not seen since April 2011. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 6% lower than during the same period in 2011.
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.