June Figures Out for Paper Industry

The American Forest & Paper Association reported early estimates for June paper shipments in the U.S. as follows: coated mechanical shipments fell 17.7% in June, as compared to June 2008, and declined 33.5% year-to-date, as compared to the same period last year. Coated freesheet (woodfree) shipments were down 23.9% in June and 29.3% year-to-date. Uncoated mechanical shipments decreased 30.3% for the month, 29.7% year-to-date. Uncoated freesheet (woodfree) shipments dropped 16.7% in June and 15.6% year-to-date.