The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 8% in July compared to July 2024.
U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 5% in June (based on the latest available trade data from the U.S. Census Bureau) compared to the same month last year.
Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 2% when compared to June 2025.
The three major printing-writing categories—uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH) papers—showed a negative performance on both a month-over-month (MoM) and year-to-date (YTD) basis. UFS shipments declined 8% MoM, while CFS declined 3% MoM. Mechanical (MECH) papers remained flat for the YTD.
