AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association
10/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/19/2026 16:11
AF&PA Releases September 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the September 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in September compared to September 2025. U.S. purchases of total printing-writing papers increased 6% in August compared to the same month last year. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 6% when compared to August 2026.
Across the 3 major printing-writing categories-uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH)-net exports decreased 14% in August compared to the same month last year. Individually, UFS decreased 17%, CFS increased 11% while MECH net exports decreased 20%.
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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