Sep 19, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. kraft paper shipments in August 2015 were 143.6 thousand short tons, 7.8% higher compared to August 2014, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Bleached kraft paper shipments increased slightly from 8.6 thousand short tons in July 2015 to 8.7, while unbleached kraft paper decreased from 138.6 to 134.9 thousand short tons.

Overall, year-to-date shipments up to August 2015 were 1.8% higher compared to the same period in 2014. Total month-end inventories decreased to 73.6 thousand short 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.