North American P&W Paper Demand Reported

The Pulp & Paper Products Council reported North American demand for coated mechanical paper fell -9.8% in February. Imports rose +3.7% and the operating rate was 87%.  Coated woodfree demand declined -5.6%, imports were down -2.4% and the operating rate was 85%.  SC-A/SC-A+ demand for the month was up +11.2% and imports rose +23.7%.  SC-B/SNC+ demand decreased -6% and imports fell -3.4%. The operating rate for Supercalendered paper was 84%.  Uncoated woodfree demand declined -9.4%, imports were down -0.3% and the operating rate was 93%.