North America P&W Paper August Shipments Reported

The Pulp and Paper Products Council reported North American coated mechanical paper shipments for the month of August fell -9.2%, demand declined -9.6% and imports were down -28.8%. The operating rate was 90%. Coated woodfree shipments decreased -2.9% for the month, demand fell -4.4% and imports were down -3%. The operating rate was 91%. Uncoated woodfree shipments declined -3.4%, demand fell -2.9%, but imports rose +4.1%. The operating rate was 91%. SC-A/SC-A+ shipments for the month grew +21.5%, demand increased +18.4% and imports were up +16.6%. SC-B/SNC+ shipments fell -0.6%, but demand rose +9.5%. The operating rate for Supercalendered papers was 84%.