Jul 22, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. kraft paper shipments in June 2013 were 131.4 thousand tons, an increase of 2.3% compared to the prior month, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments increased year-over-year 5.7%, and the 2.8% year-over-year decline in unbleached kraft paper shipments were enough to bring overall kraft paper shipments down 1.5% year-over-year.

Total month-end inventory increased 0.7% to 71.2 thousand tons this month compared to May 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.