US printing-writing paper shipments down 3.0 percent in December 2019

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its December 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased three percent in December 2019 compared to December 2018.

U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased six percent in December 2019 compared to the same month last year.

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased one percent when compared to November 2019.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.