The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the October 2025 Packaging Papers Monthly report.
Total packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in October increased 9% compared to October 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 10 months of 2024.
- The bleached operating rate increased to 80.8%, reaching its highest level over the last few years; capacity was down 8% compared to last October.
- Unbleached bag & sack shipments were up 8% from last October, but down 2.3% year‑to‑date.
- Total inventories were nearly 12% from the same month last year.
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