The AF&PA, Washington, D.C., USA, this past week released its 55th Annual Survey of Paper, Paperboard, and Pulp Capacity. According to the report, while U.S. paper and paperboard capacity declined 1.7% in 2014, it is expected to hold nearly stable in 2015.

Containerboard and tissue remain growth sectors for the paper industry. Tissue capacity reached an all-time high in 2014 and the upward trend is expected to continue next year. Capacity to produce newsprint and printing and writing papers continued to decline.

The survey reports U.S. industry capacity data for 2014 and 2015 for all major grades of paper, paperboard,and pulp, as well as fiber consumption, based on a comprehensive survey of all U.S. pulp and paper mills. Survey respondents represent more than 88% of the U.S. industry capacity.

The complete survey with detailed tables can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at 202-463-4716.