AF&PA Releases May 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association has released its May 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report.
According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in May was 2.54 million tons, 3% higher than April 2012. Year-to-date consumption in 2012 is 3% lower than during the same period last year.

U.S. exports of recovered paper dropped 11% in April compared to March, with decreases mainly seen in Other Mechanical and Corrugated. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 2% lower than during the same period in 2011.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Dina Menton at dina_menton@afandpa.org or 202-463-2710.

The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, packaging and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners. Our companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources that sustain the environment. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP. Industry companies produce about $190 billion in products annually and employ nearly 900,000 men and women, exceeding employment levels in the automotive, chemicals and plastics industries. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org.