Total U.S. packaging papers shipments in September 2017 were 222,200 tons, 3.4% lower than September 2016, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) September 2017 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report issued this week.

Bag and sack shipments were up 3.8% year-to-date, while food wrapping shipments were down 7.8% over the same period. The operating rate for September 2017 was 87.9%, while the year-to-date rate was 88.7%. Inventories were 168,300 tons, down slightly since August. 

 

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