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AF&PA reports packaging paper shipments rise 4% in January 2025; bleached packaging papers operating rate increases to 81.4%, while bag and sack shipments fall 1.6%

Feb 18, 2025 Press Release 1 min read

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February 18, 2025 (press release) –

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the January 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.  

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January increased 4% compared to January 2024. 

  • The operating rate for bleached packaging papers was 81.4%, up 3.3 points from January 2024. 

  • Shipments of the biggest subgrade in unbleached packaging papers – bag & sack – were 104,800 short tons for the month of January, down 1.6% from the same month last year. 

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. 

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