According to the May 2019 Printing-Writing Monthly report from AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA), total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 11% in May compared to May 2018. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers declined 8% in May compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 1% from April 2019.

U.S. shipments of uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper decreased 13%  in May from the same month one year ago. The inventory level of UFS papers increased 2% in May compared to April. UFS imports in April 2019 increased 39% year-over-year while exports decreased 29%.

 

U.S. purchases of coated free sheet (CFS) papers decreased 5% in May when compared to May 2018. Inventories decreased 2% compared to last month. Imports of CFS papers in April 2019 increased 6% while exports decreased 10 percent.

 

U.S. shipments of coated mechanical (CM) papers decreased 4% year-over-year in May. U.S. purchases of uncoated mechanical (UM) paper decreased 10% in May. Inventory levels at the end of May when compared to April increased for CM and decreased for UM, both by 3%. Both imports and exports of CM increased year-over-year in April, while UM imports and exports were both up.

 

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.