According to the report, total printing-writing paper year‑to‑date shipments decreased 8% in November compared to November 2024, yet the YTD operating rate is nearly 4 points higher in 2025 compared to 2024.
Total packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in October increased 9% compared to October 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 10 months of 2024.
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in October compared to October 2024. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to September 2025.
Total Boxboard production in Q3 decreased 2% compared to Q3 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 88.7%, down 1.7 points from the same quarter last year.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 5% compared to August 2024. They were down 1% when compared to the same 8 months of 2024.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in July increased 5% compared to July 2024. They were down 1% when compared to the same 7 months of 2024.
Total Boxboard production in Q2 remained essentially flat compared to Q2 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 87.6%, down 1.8 points from the same quarter last year.
