Total US printing-writing paper shipments up 13% in April 2024

Unlike previous months, changes in U.S. shipments across the 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in April all showed increases compared to the same period last year. Photo: Sage Ross/Wikimedia Commons
Published by
Simon Matthis - 23 May, 2024

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has published the April 2024 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments rose 13% in April compared to April 2023.

U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 1% in March compared to the same month last year.

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to March 2024.

Unlike previous months, changes in U.S. shipments across the 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in April all showed increases compared to the same period last year.

  • Uncoated free sheet (UFS) shipments increased by 9%,
  • coated free sheet (CFS) shipments increased by 22%, and
  • mechanical (MECH) paper shipments increased by 25%.

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.