North American P&W Paper Ships Reported

The Pulp and Paper Product Council has reported North American coated mechanical paper shipments for July fell -2,3%, as compared to the same month last year. Demand was down -0.7% and imports did not change. The operating rate was 91%. Coated woodfree shipments declined -1.2% for the month, demand fell -0.8% and imports increased by +3.5%. The operating rate was 87%. Uncoated woodfree shipments were up +1.3% in July, demand grew +3.7% and imports jumped +15.6%. The operating rate was 92%. SC-A/A+ paper shipments increased +31.9%, demand was up +30.6% and imports rose +28.7%. SC-B/SNC+ shipments were up +22.5% and demand grew +28%. The operating rate for Supercalendered paper was 91%.