AF&PA Released August 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly Report
Paper Recycling | 2025-09-22 12:41:00
The bleached operating rate surged to hit 78.2%, hitting the highest level in the past fifteen months.
By Paul Ploumis
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the bleached operating rate in August 2025?
- The bleached operating rate surged to 78.2%, the highest level in the past 15 months.
- What happened to total packaging paper inventories in August 2025?
- Inventories increased by 7.3% compared to the same month in 2024.
- What was the cumulative shipment trend for the first eight months of 2025?
- Marginal decline of 1% compared to the same period in 2024.
