Apr 17, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. kraft paper shipments in March 2015 were 130.4 thousand short tons, 1.9% higher than March 2014, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments increased from 8.3 thousand tons in February 2015 to 8.9, while unbleached kraft paper shipments increased from 108.6 thousand tons to 121.4. Overall, shipments for the first three months of 2015 were 3.8% lower than the same period in 2014. Total month-end inventories increased to 85.8 thousand 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.