AF&PA Releases July 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly Report

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the July 2026 Printing-Writing Monthly report.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in July compared to July 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to June 2026. Using the latest trade data available from the U.S. Census Bureau, purchases of total printing-writing papers showed little change in June compared to the same month last year.

Across the 3 major printing-writing categories-uncoated free sheet (UFS), coated free sheet (CFS), and mechanical (MECH)-U.S. shipments in July showed negative results when compared to the same month last year. CFS shipments performed best, decreasing 6%.

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