Total Printing/Writing Paper Shipments Up 0.9%

AF&PA reported on the Paper market-
Overall U.S. printing/writing paper shipments increased 0.9% in November compared to the prior-year period, according to the Pulp and Paper Products Council (PPPC). Year-to-date, total shipments declined –0.9%. Coated mechanical shipments were down –0.8% from the previous November, yet rose 5.2% year-over-year. Coated freesheet shipments fell –1.1% for the month and –3.7% year-to-date compared to the prior year. Uncoated freesheet shipments dropped –3.5% in November and –4.3% year-over-year.