WASHINGTON: U.S. kraft paper shipments in October 2015 were 149.2 thousand short tons, 7.2% higher compared to October 2014, as the American Forest & Paper Association said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
Bleached kraft paper shipments increased from 8.6 thousand short tons in September to 9.4, while unbleached kraft paper increased from 128 to 139.8 thousand short tons.
Overall, year-to-date shipments up to October 2015 were 2% higher compared to the same period in 2014. Total month-end inventories increased to 76.8 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.