U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in January 2024 compared to January 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 19% in December 2023 compared to the same month in 2022. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to December 2023, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
Individually, U.S. shipments in all 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS and MECH) decreased in January compared to the same period last year. Uncoated Free Sheet shipments decreased 3%, Coated Free Sheet shipments decreased 12%, and Mechanical papers shipments decreased 35%.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.
