U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased by 5% in July

摘要

U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in July 2017, compared to July 2016. This is the 1 lth consecutive year-over-year decrease following a modest fractional increase in August 2016. All four printing-writing grade categories posted year-over-year shipment declines in July. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 2% from June 2017, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.