Recovered Paper Consumption Slows in U.S. by 5%

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U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper this past November was 2.36 million tons, which is 5% lower than in October 2012, according to the AF&PA, Washington, D.C., USA. AF&PA’s November 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report notes that inventories increased for most grades.

Year-to-date total consumption for 2012 was 4% lower than during the same period of 2011. U.S. exports of recovered paper showed strong gains across all grades, except for high grade deinking. Corrugated exports increased to levels not seen since April 2011. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 6% lower than during the same period in 2011.