Apr 26, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in March 2013 were 132.6 thousand tons, an increase of 11.6% compared to the prior month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in a press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments decreased year-over-year 1.3%, and the 7.2% year-over-year decline in unbleached kraft paper shipments were enough to bring overall kraft paper shipments down 6.5% year-over-year.

Total month-end inventory increased 0.4% to 71.6 thousand tons this month compared to February 2013 month-end inventories.

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.