Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 9% in September 2025

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the September 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report. According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in September compared to September 2024.

Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 6% when compared to August 2025.

Total year-to-date (YTD) printing-writing paper shipments decreased by 6.8%. Among the three major printing-writing paper categories — uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH) papers — performance was mixed: with UFS shipments declining 9% YTD, CFS declining 3%, and Mechanical (MECH) papers increasing 2%, albeit from a relatively small base volume.

Total U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Decreased 9% in September 2025

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