The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2022 Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in June decreased 4% compared to June 2021. They were essentially flat (+0.0%) when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.
• The operating rate was 86.4%, down 4.7 points from June 2021 and essentially flat (+0.2 pts.) year-to-date.
• Mill inventories at the end of June remained essentially flat (-182 short tons) from the previous month and were up 9,000 short tons compared to June 2021.
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.
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