Total US packaging papers, specialty packaging shipments in November up 1% year-over-year, but down 1% from same 11 months of 2022; shipments of biggest unbleached packaging papers subgrade--bag and sack--up 4.8% year-to-date to 95,200 short tons: AF&PA

December 20, 2023 (press release) –

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its November 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly report. 

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November increased 1% compared to November 2022. They were down 1% when compared to the same 11 months of 2022. 

• Shipments of the biggest subgrade in unbleached packaging papers – bag & sack – were 95,200 short tons for the month of November, up 4.8% year-to-date.
• The bleached packaging papers operating rate was 80.4%, down 0.3 points from November 2022 and down 0.5 points year-to-date. 

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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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 nearly $350 billion in products annually and employs approximately 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $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. 

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