According to the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), the total printing-writing paper shipments increased 5% in September compared to September 2021.

U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 8% in September compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to August 2022.

Some other highlights include:

1.Uncoated free sheet (UFS) paper shipments increased 12% compared to September 2021 while the inventory level decreased 1% compared to August 2022. UFS imports increased 21% while exports decreased 4% in August 2022.

2. S. purchases of coated free sheet (CFS) papers in September increased 6% compared to last September while the inventory level decreased 1% compared to August 2022. CFS imports increased 37% while exports decreased 3% in August 2022.

3. Coated mechanical (CM) paper shipments decreased 26% compared to September 2021 while the inventory level decreased 6% compared to August 2022. CM imports increased 45% while exports decreased 18% in August 2022.

4. S. purchases of uncoated mechanical (UM) papers in September increased 1% compared to last September while the inventory level decreased 4% compared to August 2022. UM imports increased 4% while exports decreased 8% in August 2022

（Quote from Comexposium recycling Times Exhibition Services）