Nov 22, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in October 2013 were 131.3 thousand tons, 3.6% higher 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 14.3%, but the 4.2% year-over-year decline in unbleached kraft paper shipments was enough to bring overall kraft paper shipments down 1.8% year-over-year. Total month-end inventory decreased 24.5% compared to September 2013.

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.