AF&PA Releases October 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the October 2025 Printing-Writing Monthly report.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in October compared to October 2024. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to September 2025.

Across the three major printing-writing categories—uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH)—shipments declined at similar rates. MECH experienced the steepest drop, while UFS and CFS fell in line with the overall printing-writing decline.

A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202 463 4716.

Source: AF&PA