AF&PA Releases January 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in January compared to January 2024. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 10% in December 2024 compared to the same month last year (Dec 2024 is the latest trade data available). Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to December 2024.

Individually, changes in U.S. shipments across all three major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in January showed mixed results compared to the same period last year. Uncoated Free Sheet (UFS) shipments decreased by 9%, Coated Free Sheet (CFS) shipments decreased by 5%, and Mechanical (MECH) paper shipments saw a modest 2% increase, albeit on a relatively small volume.
https://www.afandpa.org/news/2025/afpa-releases-january-2025-printing-writing-monthly-report

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