WASHINGTON: U.S. total kraft paper shipments in November 2015 were 130.3 thousand short tons, 3% higher compared to November 2014, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
Bleached kraft paper shipments decreased from 9.4 thousand short tons in October to 6.8, while unbleached kraft paper decreased from 139.8 to 123.6 thousand short tons.
Overall, year-to-date shipments up to November 2015 were 2.1% higher compared to the same period in 2014. Total month-end inventories decreased slightly to 76.4 thousand short tons.
The American Forest & Paper Association serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.
