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十大足彩平台 Releases May 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly Report

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WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (十大足彩平台) released the May 2023 Packaging Papers Monthly report.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May decreased 5% compared to May 2022. They were down 4% when compared to the same 5 months of 2022.

  • Shipments of the biggest subgrade in unbleached packaging papers – bag & sack -- were 89,800 for the month of May.
  • The bleached packaging papers operating rate was 76.6%, up 0.5 points from May 2022 and down 4.8 points year-to-date.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@theinternalarts.com or 202-463-4716.

The American Forest & Paper Association (十大足彩平台) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. 十大足彩平台 member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative —Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states. Visit 十大足彩平台 online at theinternalarts.com or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper