North American Coated & SC January Ships

North American January shipments of coated mechanical paper fell -5.7%, demand decreased slightly by -0.4%, but imports rose sharply by +23.8%. The operating rate was 90%. Coated woodfree shipments for the month increased +3.4%, demand was up 1.1% and imports declined -11.9%. The operating rate was 90%. Supercalendered paper shipments rose +19.5%, demand was up +13%, but imports fell -10.6%. The operating rtae was 91%. SC-A/SC-A+ demand increased by 25.5%.