U.S. packaging papers shipments totaled 223,400 tons in October 2017, 1.6% lower than October 2016, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) October 2017 U.S. Packaging Papers & Specialty Packaging Monthly Report. Bag and sack shipments are up 3.3% year-to-date, while food wrapping shipments are down 7.1% over the same period. 

The operating rate for October 2017 was 85.5%, while the year-to-date rate was 88.3%. Inventories were 167,800 tons, down slightly from September 2017.

 

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