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October 18, 2024 CONTACT: Clara Cozort
(202) 463-2722, comm@afandpa.org AF&PA Releases September 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly Report WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the September 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 8% in September compared to September 2023. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 6% in August compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels in September decreased 2% when compared to August 2024. In September, U.S. shipments across all three major P-W categories – uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH) papers – showed growth compared to the same period last year. UFS and CFS shipments both increased by 7%, while MECH shipments saw a notable rise of 18%. However, year-to-date shipments revealed mixed results: while UFS and CFS remained positive, MECH experienced a slight decline of 1%. 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. # # # The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative —Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper. |