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AF&PA Releases November 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Astolt — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:44:48 +0000

AF&PA Releases November 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Astolt Thu, 12/19/2024 - 10:44

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 6% in November compared to November 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 2% in October compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% when compared to October 2024.

November yeartodate (YTD) total U.S. shipments grew 2% compared to the same period last year. UFS and CFS shipments increased by 0.1% and 7% YTD, respectively. MECH shipments however, decreased 2% YTD.

A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

AF&PA Releases November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Astolt — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:43:11 +0000

AF&PA Releases November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

Astolt Tue, 12/17/2024 - 16:43

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November increased 9% compared to November 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 11 months of 2023.

The operating rate for bleached packaging papers was 75.9%, up 4.8 points from November 2023 and up 6.7 points year-to-date.
Shipments of the biggest subgrade in unbleached packaging papers – bag & sack – were 97,200 short tons for the month of November, up 2.6% from the same month last year and up 16.6% year-to-date.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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AF&PA Releases October 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Astolt — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:20:17 +0000

AF&PA Releases October 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

Astolt Wed, 11/20/2024 - 13:20

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the October 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 3% in October compared to October 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 11% in September compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 3% when compared to September 2024.

October year to date (YTD) total U.S. shipments experienced growth of 2% compared to the same period last year. UFS and CFS shipments increased by 1% and 7% YTD, respectively. MECH shipments however, decreased 0.4% YTD.

A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

CCozort — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:59:17 +0000

AF&PA Releases October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

CCozort Wed, 11/20/2024 - 12:59

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the October 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in October increased 10% compared to October 2023. They were up 11% when compared to the same 10 months of 2023.

The operating rate for unbleached packaging papers was 85.3%, up 2.9 points from October 2023 and up 5.8 points year-to-date.
Shipments of the biggest subgrade in bleached packaging papers – food wrapping – were 24,300 short tons for the month of October, down 4.7% from the same month last year and down 0.5% year-to-date.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

CCozort — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:43:19 +0000

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

CCozort Mon, 10/28/2024 - 13:43

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2024 Boxboard report.

Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased 10% compared to Q3 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 89.0%, up 8.1 points from the same quarter last year and up 3.2 points year-to-date.

Solid Bl. Folding – Domestic production increased 18% compared to Q3 2023.
Solid Bleached Boxboard unmade orders were down 3% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 62% compared to September 2023.
Tube, Can & Drum – Domestic production increased 1% compared to Q3 2023, and was up 1% when compared to the same 9 months of 2023.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

SManger — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:38:39 +0000

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

SManger Fri, 10/25/2024 - 18:38

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report on October 25.

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2023. It was up 6% when compared to the same nine months of 2023.

Operating rates for all major grades except Recycled Medium declined compared to Q2 2024, but total production was essentially the same between the two quarters.
Production for export decreased nearly 15% from Q2 and was the lowest quarter so far in this year, but is still up more than 26% year-to-date due to the weak export numbers in the first half of 2023.
Recycled Medium had a very strong quarter with production exceeding 1.9 million tons and the operating rate above 90% for the first time since Q2 2022. Semichemical Medium production on the other hand dipped below 1 million tons for the quarter due to particularly weak September numbers.
New supply for Q3 increased 2.8% from Q2 and was the highest it has been since Q2 2022, with strong domestic production and imports indicating growing demand for containerboard stateside, compared to the slightly weaker exports.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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AF&PA Releases August 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

CCozort — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:10:23 +0000

AF&PA Releases August 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

CCozort Wed, 09/18/2024 - 16:10

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2024 Packaging Papers Monthly report.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 12% compared to August 2023. They were up 12% when compared to the same 8 months of 2023.

The operating rate for unbleached packaging papers was 90.7%, up 10.2 points from August 2023 and up 6.3 points year-to-date
Shipments of the biggest subgrade in bleached packaging papers - food wrapping - were 25,300 short tons for the month of August, down 0.5% from the same month last year and essentially flat year-to-date.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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AF&PA Releases August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

CCozort — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:30:43 +0000

AF&PA Releases August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

CCozort Wed, 09/18/2024 - 13:30

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 4% in August compared to August 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 11% in July compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels in August decreased 4% when compared to July 2024.

Individually, U.S. shipments in all 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS and MECH) exhibited a combination of positive and negative changes in August compared to the same period last year. Uncoated Free Sheet shipments decreased 1%, Coated Free Sheet shipments increased 16%, and Mechanical papers shipments increased 17%.

A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

CCozort — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:48:16 +0000

AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

CCozort Fri, 07/26/2024 - 11:48

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report.

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q2 increased 7% compared to Q2 2023. It was up 7% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.

Operating rates for all major grades except Semichemical Medium increased compared to Q1 2024, and total production was the highest it has been since Q2 2022.
Unbleached Kraft Liner production for export surged more than 44% over its year-ago levels. Total export production for the first half of the year is also up 40%.
Recycled Medium is the only grade with a flat operating rate (-0.2%) compared to the first half of 2023, as capacity increases (+175,000 tons) have slightly exceeded production gains (+140,000 tons).
Domestic new supply for Q2 was slightly lower than last year’s peak in Q4, but it is still up 3.7% year-to-date, as domestic production has increased as much as export production in terms of tonnage, and imports are up 9.8%.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

CCozort — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:45:34 +0000

AF&PA Releases Q2 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

CCozort Fri, 07/26/2024 - 11:45

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2024 Boxboard report.

Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 1% compared to Q2 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 88.5%, up 2.5 points from the same quarter last year and up 0.7 points year-to-date.

Solid Bl. Folding–Domestic production increased 13% compared to Q2 2023.
Solid Bleached Boxboard unmade orders were up 29% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 35% compared to June 2023.
Uncoated Recycled Boxboard production increased 3% compared to Q2 2023, and was up 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

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