AF&PA Releases May 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

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WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the May 2023 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 22% in May compared to May 2022. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 24% in May compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels remained flat when compared to April 2023.

U.S. shipments decreased in all 3 major P-W grades (UFS, CFS and MECH) when compared to May last year, with uncoated free sheet papers recording the smallest year- ago decrease of approximately 8%. Exports and imports in all 3 major grades decreased in April compared to the same month last year.

April coated free sheet year-to-date net imports by volume increased slightly while uncoated free sheet and mechanical net imports decreased.

A subscription to 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.