May 20, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. U.S. total kraft paper shipments in April 2014 were 133.5 thousand tons, 4.4% 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 were 2.6% higher than March, while unbleached kraft paper shipments were 4.6% higher.

Overall, shipments for the first four months of 2014 were 2% lower than the same period last year. Total month-end inventories decreased 3.6% compared to March.

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.