U.S. packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June rose 5% compared to June 2024. They decreased 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2024, according to AF&PA.
The total operating rate increased 5.8 points since May and was up 1.2 points year-to-date.
Bleached and unbleached bag & sack shipments were down 9.5% compared to the first half of 2024.
Inventories were down 5.0% since May, but up 1.7% from last June.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance public policies that foster economic growth, job creation and global competitiveness for a vital sector that makes the essential paper and packaging products Americans use every day.
