Oct 24, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 4% in September 2015 compared to September 2014. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 4% from August, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments were slightly ahead (less than 1%) of comparable shipments in September 2014, the second increase in the past four months. Imports of UFS decreased 25% year-over-year in August.

September coated free sheet (CFS) paper shipments decreased 1% compared to September 2014. Imports of CFS papers increased 15% in August, the fifth year-over-year increase in the past six months.

Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 7% when compared with September 2014. Imports of UM papers were down 15% in August, the fourteenth consecutive monthly decline.

Coated mechanical (CM) shipments in September decreased 18% relative to September 2014. Imports of CM increased in August, up 18%, the fourth year-over-year increase in the past six months.

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.