AF&PA Releases January 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

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

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in January compared to January 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 10% in December 2024 compared to the same month last year (Dec 2024 is the latest trade data available). Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to December 2024. 

Individually, changes in U.S. shipments across all three major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in January showed mixed results compared to the same period last year. Uncoated Free Sheet (UFS) shipments decreased by 9%, Coated Free Sheet (CFS) shipments decreased by 5%, and Mechanical (MECH) paper shipments saw a modest 2% increase, albeit on a relatively small volume. 

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.