Total U.S. kraft paper shipments in July 2015 were 147,200 short tons, 9.4% higher than in July 2014, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) July 2015 Kraft Paper Statistics report released on August 17. Bleached kraft paper shipments decreased from 10,900 short tons in June 2015 to 8,600 short tons, while unbleached kraft paper remained essentially flat at 138,600 short tons. 

Overall, year-to-date shipments through July 2015 were 1.0% higher compared with the same period in 2014. Total month-end inventories increased to 77,400 short tons.

For more information about this report, contact Caroline Nealon at AF&PA , 202-463-2448.