AF&PA Releases November 2021 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
CONTACT: Tim Ebner
(202) 463-2436, comm@afandpa.org
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its November 2021 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November decreased two percent compared to November 2020. They were essentially flat (-0.1 percent) when compared to the same 11 months of 2020.
- The operating rate was 85.1 percent, up 1.5 points from November 2020 and up 2.5 points year-to-date.
- Mill inventories at the end of November increased 5,000 short tons from the previous month and were up 10,000 short tons compared to November 2020.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.