U.S. printing-writing paper shipments fell by 9% in February 2025 compared to February 2024. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 3% when compared to January 2025. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 4% in January compared to the same month last year, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
On a daily basis, U.S. shipments across all 3 major P-W categories (UFS, CFS, and MECH) in February saw mixed results. Uncoated Free Sheet (UFS) and Mechanical (MECH) paper shipments increased 5% and 15%, respectively when compared to January, while Coated Free Sheet (CFS) shipments decreased by 3%.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance public policies that foster economic growth, job creation and global competitiveness for a vital sector that makes the essential paper and packaging products Americans use every day.
The U.S. forest products industry employs more than 925,000 people, largely in rural America, and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 44 states.
