AF&PA Released August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
The bleached operating rate surged to hit 78.2%, hitting the highest level in the past fifteen months.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
According to the report, the total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 5% compared to August 2024. The cumulative shipments during the initial eight month period recorded marginal decline of 1%, upon comparison with the corresponding eight-month period in 2024.
The bleached operating rate surged to hit 78.2%, hitting the highest level in the past fifteen months. The unbleached bag & sack shipments were up 6% from last August. On the other hand, the year-to-date shipments of bag & sack were down 5.4%. Also, total packaging paper inventories increased by 7.3%, when compared with the same month a year before, AF&PA report said.
In related news, the Association congratulated Jessica Kramer on her confirmation as Assistant Administrator to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water. AF&PA noted that Mr. Kramer brings strong experience to the role and that it looks forward to working with her on water policy grounded in a durable, legally and scientifically sound framework.
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