We manufacture sustainable paper and wood products from renewable resources that are used every day by millions of people. To that end, we support policies that help our industry grow, create jobs, and foster global market competition so we can continue to provide these essential products.
AF&PA’s public policy and advocacy efforts are driven by facts. Statistics and data are foundations of our work.
Paper and wood products are an essential part of daily life. Paper comes from wood, a natural and renewable material, making paper and wood products some of the few truly sustainable products.
The American Forest & Paper Association is the go-to source on issues and up-to-date information about the industry. We’re working to ensure the paper and wood products industry continues to grow and policymakers understand our issues.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in May compared to May 2024.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May decreased 7% compared to May 2024.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April decreased 3% compared to April 2024.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7.6% in April compared to April 2024.
The 65th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey was released by AF&PA. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.
Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 1% compared to Q1 2024.
According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q1 remained essentially flat (-0.4%) compared to Q1 2024.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March increased 1% compared to March 2024.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in March compared to March 2024.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February decreased 8% compared to February 2024.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in February compared to February 2024.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January increased 4% compared to January 2024.
