AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association
04/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2026 14:50
AF&PA Releases March 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the March 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in March compared to March 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to February 2026.
Using the latest available U.S. Census Bureau trade data, February purchases of total printing-writing papers decreased 3% compared to the same month last year. Across the 3 major printing-writing categories - uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH) - purchases showed mixed year-over-year results. UFS purchases declined 5%, CFS purchases increased 6%, and MECH purchases declined 5%.
A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at [email protected] or 202-463-4716.
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