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Archived Press Releases
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7/22/2010
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U.S. Recovered Paper Consumption Rose 6% Over Same Month Last Year
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According to the June 2010 Recovered Paper Monthly Report published today by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper was 2.6 million tons, an increase from June 2009 of 6%. June consumption was essentially flat compared to May 2010. The U.S. consumed 8.2% more recovered paper in the first 6 months of 2010 than during the same period last year.
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7/20/2010
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Total Printing-Writing Paper Shipments in June Up 11% from 2009
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According to the American Forest & Paper Association's June 2010 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 11% in June compared to June 2009 – the eighth consecutive year-over-year (YOY) increase and the sixth double-digit YOY increase. Three of the four major printing-writing grades posted double-digit increases compared to last June, while the fourth was down one percent. U.S. purchases (shipments + imports – exports) of printing-writing papers also increased in June, up 4% YOY. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels edged down 2% from May 2010.
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7/19/2010
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JUNE 2010 PAPERBOARD REPORT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – According to the American Forest & Paper Association's June 2010 U.S. Paperboard Report released today, total boxboard production increased by 3.0% compared to June 2009, but 2.0% from last month. Year-to-date production was up 4.1% over 2009.
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7/16/2010
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U.S. Containerboard Operating rates for June reached their highest levels in 2010
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Forest & Paper Association released its June 2010 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report today. For the eighth straight month, containerboard production rose over last year. Total production saw an increase of 47,100 tons or 1.7% over June 2009. Total production amounts decreased compared to May 2010, however the average daily production was up 1.6%. Year-to-date 2010 production has increased 10.6% over 2009. The containerboard operating rate for June 2010 rose 6.0 points over June 2009 to 96.7%.
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7/16/2010
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JUNE 2010 KRAFT PAPER SECTOR REPORT
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- According to the American Forest & Paper Association's June 2010 Kraft Paper Sector Report released today, total Kraft paper shipments were 134.5 thousand tons, an increase of 10.7% compared to June 2009, and 8,400 tons higher than May 2010. Total inventory was 67.1 thousand tons, 1,100 tons less than last month.
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6/22/2010
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May 2010: Recovered Paper Report Total Recycled Paper Consumption Rose 7.1%
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According to the May 2010 Recovered Paper Monthly Report published today by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper was 2.6 million tons, a 1.3% increase from last month, and an increase from May 2009 of 7.1%. Compared to the same five months of 2009, consumption is up 8.5%.
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6/16/2010
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MAY 2010 PAPERBOARD REPORT
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WASHINGTON, D.C. According to the American Forest & Paper Association's May 2010 U.S. Paperboard Report released today, total boxboard production increased by 7.1% compared to May 2009, and 1.6% from last month. Year-to-date production was up 4.4% compared to last year.
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6/15/2010
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U.S. Containerboard Statistics - May 2010
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The American Forest & Paper Association released its May 2010 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report today. For the seventh straight month, containerboard paper production has risen sharply when compared to last year. Total production saw an increase of 238,100 tons or 9.1% over May 2009. Total production amounts increased compared to April 2010, with average daily production up 0.3%. Year-to-date 2010 production has increased 12.6% over 2009. The containerboard operating rate for May 2010 rose 12.2 points over May 2009 to 95.2%.
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6/15/2010
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MAY 2010 KRAFT PAPER SECTOR REPORT:
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- According to the American Forest & Paper Association's May 2010 Kraft Paper Sector Report released today, total Kraft paper shipments were 126.1 thousand tons, 11.7% increase over May 2009, but 800 tons less than April 2010. Total inventory was 68.2 thousand tons, 5,400 tons more than last month.
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5/21/2010
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Total Printing-Writing Paper Shipments in April Up 10% from 2009
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According to the American Forest & Paper Association's April 2010 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 10% in April compared to April 2009 the sixth consecutive year-over-year (YOY) increase and the third double-digit YOY increase.
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5/18/2010
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April 2010 PAPERBOARD REPORT
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According to the American Forest & Paper Association's April 2010 U.S. Paperboard Report released today, total Boxboard production was 846.5 thousand tons, an increase of 8.3% over April 2009, and 1.1% from last month.
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5/17/2010
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AF&PA APRIL 2010 U.S. CONTAINERBOARD REPORT
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The American Forest & Paper Association released its April 2010 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report today. For the sixth straight month, containerboard paper production has risen sharply when compared to last year.
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5/17/2010
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APRIL 2010 KRAFT PAPER SECTOR REPORT
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According to the American Forest & Paper Association's April 2010 Kraft Paper Sector Report released today, total Kraft paper shipments were 128.0 thousand tons this month, a 20.6% increase over April 2009, but 9,700 tons less than March 2010. Total inventory was 6,700 tons more than March 2010.
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4/21/2010
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Total Printing-Writing Paper Shipments in March Up 12% from 2009
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According to the American Forest & Paper Association's March 2010 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 12% in March compared to…
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4/18/2010
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March 2010 PAPERBOARD REPORT
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According to this report, total boxboard production increased from March 2009 totals by 64,000 tons or 6.0%. The production of boxboard increased by 7.5% in ...
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4/16/2010
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MARCH 2010 KRAFT PAPER SECTOR REPORT
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According to the American Forest & Paper Association's March 2010 Kraft Paper Sector Report released today, for the third straight month this year total shipments rose over last year.
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4/16/2010
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AF&PA releases its March 2010 U. S. Containerboard Statistics
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - For the fifth straight month, containerboard paper production has risen sharply when compared to last year. Current total production saw an increase of 379,100 tons or 15.6% over March 2009. Although, total production amounts also increased compared to February 2010, average daily production was down slightly due to the number of days in March.
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4/14/2010
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AF&PA Releases Annual Fiber Consumption Report
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American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Annual Fiber Consumption Report today. According to the Survey results, total fiber consumption by U.S. paper mills including wood pulp, recovered paper and non-wood fibers…
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3/25/2010
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Printing-Writing Paper Shipments in February Up 10% from 2009
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According to the American Forest & Paper Association's February 2010 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments increased 10% in February compared to February 2009 the fourth consecutive year-ago increase.
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3/22/2010
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50TH ANNUAL SURVEY OF PAPER, PAPERBOARD, AND PULP CAPACITY
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its 50th Annual Survey of Paper, Paperboard, and Pulp Capacity, which reported that U.S. paper and paperboard capacity declined 2.5 percent in 2009 to 93.9 million tons. The decline took place against a backdrop of a severe global economic recession. Paper and paperboard production is rebounding from the recession-induced lows reached in early 2009...
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