Total U.S. Packaging Papers shipments in May 2018 were up 3.0 percent compared with May 2017 but down 0.2 percent year-to-date, as reported by AF&PA in its May 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report . Bag & Sack shipments were essentially flat year-to-date, Multiwall shipments were down 3.3 percent, Converting shipments were down 0.4 percent and Food Wrapping shipments were up 3.5 percent.

 

The operating rate for May increased to 94.5 percent from 92.9 percent in April. Inventories were down 3.6 percent since April.

 

The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at AF&PA, or 202-463-4716.