WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report on Nov. 20, 2012.
According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in October was 2.49 million tons, 6 percent higher than in September 2012. Consumption was up across all grades except for Newspapers, which remained at its September low and was 25 percent lower than in October 2011. Year-to-date total consumption in 2012 is 4 percent lower than during the same period last year.
U.S. exports of recovered paper remained approximately flat, dropping 1 percent in September compared to August. Average export $/Ton figures were lower across all grades when compared to the prior month. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 7 percent lower than during the same period in 2011.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-2448.
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