U.S. Paper Production Down 9.3% in October

The latest statistics from the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) shows that total paper production in the U.S. fell 9.3% in October from a year ago. Total U.S. paper production is down 3.5% year-to-date. Total U.S. printing and writing paper shipments were down 12.4% in October from a year earlier and down 5.0% year-to-date.