US Kraft paper shipments in November drop 9.8% from year ago – AF&PA
The American Forest & Paper Association released its November 2011 Kraft Paper Sector Report today. Total Kraft paper shipments were 125.0 thousand tons, a decrease of 9.8% compared to November 2010. Total inventory was 83.5 thousand tons this month.
Additional key findings from the report include:
- Total Unbleached Kraft shipments increased compared to October 2011.
- Total Bleached Kraft shipments increased compared the same eleven months in 2010.
The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, packaging and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners. Our companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources that sustain the environment. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5 per cent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP. Industry companies produce about $175 billion in products annually and employ nearly 900,000 men and women, exceeding employment levels in the automotive, chemicals and plastics industries. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 48 states.
Posted Date: 18th Dec 2011