American Forest & Paper Association Releases April 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report
Press release from the issuing company
Washington, D.C. - The American Forest & Paper Association released its April 2018 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly report on May 16.
Total Packaging Papers shipments were up 12.3 percent compared to April 2017, but down 1.0 percent year-to-date. Bag & Sack shipments were flat year-to-date. Multiwall shipments were down 6.7 percent, Converting shipments were down 0.4 percent and Food Wrapping shipments were up 3.1 percent. The operating rate for April increased slightly to 92.9 percent from 92.7 percent in March. Inventories were down 0.8 percent since March.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting [email protected].
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