AF&PA Releases February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the February 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report. 

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in February compared to February 2024. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 3% when compared to January 2025. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 4% in January compared to the same month last year.  

On a daily basis, U.S. shipments across all 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in February saw mixed results. Uncoated Free Sheet (UFS) and Mechanical (MECH) paper shipments increased 5% and 15%, respectively when compared to January, while Coated Free Sheet (CFS) shipments decreased by 3%. 

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 2024634716.