US Recovered Paper Consumption Rising

Date: July 22, 2010

Source: American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)

U.S. consumption of recovered paper increased 6 percent to 2.6 million tons from last year's level, according to the latest report by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). Even though June consumption was essentially unchanged from the previous month, the U.S. consumed 8.2% more recovered paper in the first 6 months of 2010 than during the same period last year. Total recovered paper exports in 2010 are flat compared with exports in the same 6 months in 2009.

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U.S. Recovered Paper Consumption Rose 6% Over Same Month Last Year

According to the June 2010 Recovered Paper Monthly Report published today by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper was 2.6 million tons, an increase from June 2009 of 6%. June consumption was essentially flat compared to May 2010. The U.S. consumed 8.2% more recovered paper in the first 6 months of 2010 than during the same period last year. U.S. exports of recovered paper were down 2.5% in May compared to April. Total recovered paper exports in 2010 are flat compared with exports in the same 6 months in 2009. For additional information, contact Karen Hibdon at Karen_Hibdon@afandpa.org or at 202-463-2724. AF&PA members can access the full reports on the AF&PA StatMill web site in the Recovered Paper section: www.afandpa.statmill.org.

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