US Kraft paper shipments drop 7.5% in December from 2010 – AF&PA

The American Forest & Paper Association released its December 2011 Kraft Paper Sector Report today. Total Kraft paper shipments were 123.1 thousand tons, a decrease of 7.5% compared to December 2010. Total inventory was 80.2 thousand tons this month.

Additional key findings from the report include:

  • Total Unbleached Kraft shipments decreased compared to 2010.
  • Total Bleached Kraft shipments increased nine out of twelve months compared to the same month in 2010.

Posted Date: 24th Jan 2012