December 18, 2018

American Forest & Paper Association Releases November 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report

CONTACT: Barbara Riley
(202) 463-2436, comm@afandpa.org

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its November 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report on December 17.

Total Packaging Papers shipments were essentially flat compared to November 2017 and up 2.8 percent year-to-date. Bag & Sack shipments were up 5.3 percent year-to-date; Multiwall shipments were up 0.3 percent; Converting shipments were up 1.0 percent; and Food Wrapping shipments were up 2.5 percent. The operating rate for November dropped to 89.5 percent compared to 95.6 percent in October. Inventories increased 7.1 percent since October but were 1.7 percent lower than the same month last year.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org.

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. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative —Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.