(USA) The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its 48th Annual Survey of Paper, Paperboard, and Pulp Capacity in New York, NY. The Survey indicates that U.S. capacity to produce paper and paperboard edged down 0.6% in 2007 to 97.1 million tons.
U.S. paper and paperboard capacity contracted at an average annual rate of 0.7% from 2000 to 2007. The capacity declines of recent years reflect weak demand for some paper and paperboard grades. However, U.S. exports of paper and paperboard have increased briskly during the past year while imports have eased, helping to support domestic production.
Looking ahead to the projection period, the Survey shows paper and paperboard capacity declining 0.7% in 2008 and subsequently rebounding 0.2% in 2009 and 0.3% in 2010.
The Survey covers U.S. industry capacity data for the years 2007 through 2010 for all grades of paper, paperboard, and pulp, based on data for all U.S. mills.
The complete Survey with detailed tables can be purchased for $1500 through AF&PA's website, or by contacting Karen Hibdon at AF&PA (Phone: 202-463-2724, email: Karen_Hibdon@afandpa.org).
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U.S. paper and paperboard capacity contracted at an average annual rate of 0.7% from 2000 to 2007. The capacity declines of recent years reflect weak demand for some paper and paperboard grades. However, U.S. exports of paper and paperboard have increased briskly during the past year while imports have eased, helping to support domestic production.
Looking ahead to the projection period, the Survey shows paper and paperboard capacity declining 0.7% in 2008 and subsequently rebounding 0.2% in 2009 and 0.3% in 2010.
The Survey covers U.S. industry capacity data for the years 2007 through 2010 for all grades of paper, paperboard, and pulp, based on data for all U.S. mills.
The complete Survey with detailed tables can be purchased for $1500 through AF&PA's website, or by contacting Karen Hibdon at AF&PA (Phone: 202-463-2724, email: Karen_Hibdon@afandpa.org).
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