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%.

 

The current month consumption changes compared to May 2009 are as follows: Mixed (+5.8%), News (+5.2%), Corrugated (+11.7%), Pulp Substitutes (+2.2%), High Grade Deinking (-14.6%).

 

The April 2010 U.S. exports of recovered paper stock increased to 1.8 million tons, a 7.7% increase from April 2009, and a 3.5% increase year-to-date.

 

The April 2010 U.S. imports of recovered paper stock decreased by 2,161 tons to 63,712 tons, a 3.3% decrease from last month. Compared to April 2009, however, imports are up by 207.0%.

 

For additional information, contact Mitko Yordanov at mitko_yordanov@afandpa.org or at 202-463-2726.

 

AF&PA members can access the full reports on the AF&PA StatMill web site in the Recovered Paper section: http://www.afandpa.statmill.org.