North American demand for printing and writing paper was down 1.9% y/y in June 2018, better than the 3.8% decline ytd, according to the Pulp and Paper Products Council (PPPC).  The June shipment/capacity ratio was 91%, and 92% ytd. 

The table below shows N.A. P&W paper statistics for June and the first half of 2018.  

 

 

 

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