American Forest & Paper Association Reports 10% Decrease in US Printing-Writing Purchases in November
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly report on Dec. 16.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 11% in November compared to November 2018. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 10% in November compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% when compared to October 2019.
- Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments decreased 13% compared to November 2018 while the inventory level increased 1% compared to October 2019. UFS imports decreased 10% while exports increased 1% in October 2019.
- U.S. purchases of coated free sheet (CFS) papers in November decreased 9% compared to last November while the inventory level increased 3% compared to October 2019. CFS imports decreased 25% while exports remained essentially flat (+0.2%) in October 2019.
- Coated mechanical (CM) paper shipments decreased 3% compared to November 2018 while the inventory level decreased 4% compared to October 2019. CM imports decreased 28% while exports increased 35% in October 2019.
- U.S. purchases of uncoated mechanical (UM) papers in November decreased 9%compared to last November while the inventory level remained essentially flat (+0.3%) compared to October 2019. UM imports decreased 24% while exports increased 36% in October 2019.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman Statistics_Publications@AFandPA.org or 202-463-4716.
Source: American Forest & Paper Association
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