AF&PA Releases May 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the May 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 1% in May compared to May 2023. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 2% when compared to April 2024.
U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 10% in April compared to the same month last year. Individually, U.S. uncoated free sheet (UFS) purchases increased 10% over the same period, coated free sheet (CFS) purchases increased 21% while mechanical (MECH) paper purchases decreased 4%.
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.