The American Forest & Paper Association has released its December 2013 Printing-Writing Paper Report, which said total U.S. printing-writing paper shipments increased 2 percent in December compared to December 2012, with increases in uncoated papers more than offsetting decreases in coated grades.
Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments in December increased year-over-year for the fourth time in the last six months, with shipments 4 percent ahead of December 2012. For the year, uncoated free sheet shipments were 2 percent below 2012 levels. For the year, uncoated free sheet shipments were 2 percent below 2012 levels.
December coated free sheet (CFS) papers shipments decreased 4 percent compared to December 2012, with 2013 shipments down 2 percent relative to the same twelve months of 2012. decreased 4 percent compared to December 2012, with 2013 shipments down 2 percent relative to the same twelve months of 2012.
