The American Forest & Paper Association has released its June 2020 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 25% in June compared to June 2019. In April and May paper consumption was down 30% year-on-year.
US purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 25% in June compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 6% when compared to May 2020.
US purchases of uncoated free sheet (UFS) papers in June decreased 28% compared to last June while the inventory level decreased 8% compared to May 2020. UFS imports and exports both decreased compared to May 2019, down 26% and 44% respectively.
Coated free sheet (CFS) paper shipments decreased 13% compared to June 2019 while the inventory level decreased 2% compared to May 2020. CFS imports increased 2% while exports decreased 42% in May 2020.
US purchases of coated mechanical (CM) papers in June decreased 40% compared to last June while the inventory level decreased 2% compared to May 2020. CM imports and exports both decreased compared to May 2019, down 42% and 16% respectively.
Uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 35% compared to June 2019 while the inventory level remained essentially flat (-0.3%) compared to May 2020. UM imports and exports both decreased compared to May 2019, down 16% and 64% respectively.
