Recovered Fiber Consumption by U.S. Paper Industry Rises

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Total U.S. paper industry consumption of recovered paper in August was 2.56 million tons, 6% higher than July 2012, AF&PA, Washington, D.C., USA, reported in its August 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report. Year-to-date total consumption in 2012 is 4% lower than during the same period last year.

U.S. exports of recovered paper, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, increased 5% in July compared with June, led by a 14% increase in mixed papers exports. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 6% lower than during the same period in 2011.