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Discontinued — last reported Q2 '25

Business Segments · Distribution expenses

Global Cellulose Fibers — Distribution expenses

International Paper Global Cellulose Fibers — Distribution expenses decreased by 4.5% to $63M in Q2 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.0%, from $75M to $63M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2022
Last reportedQ2 2025Aug 7, 2025

How to read this metric

Increasing costs may signal supply chain inefficiencies or rising logistics market rates, while decreases suggest improved distribution network optimization.

Detailed definition

Costs associated with the logistics, warehousing, and transportation of cellulose fiber products to customers. This metr...

Peer comparison

Common in logistics-heavy industries; peers often include this in operating expenses.

Metric ID: ip_segment_global_cellulose_fibers_distribution_expenses

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25
Value$117M$117M$117M$117M$83.75M$83.75M$83.75M$83.75M$82M$75M$66M$63M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-28.4%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-2.1%-8.5%-12.0%-4.5%
YoY Change-28.4%-28.4%-28.4%-28.4%-2.1%-10.4%-19.5%-16.0%
Range$63M$117M
CAGR-20.2%
Avg YoY Growth-20.2%
Median YoY Growth-24.0%
Current Streak4 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is International Paper's global cellulose fibers — distribution expenses?
International Paper (IP) reported global cellulose fibers — distribution expenses of $63M in Q2 2025.
How has International Paper's global cellulose fibers — distribution expenses changed year-over-year?
International Paper's global cellulose fibers — distribution expenses decreased by 16.0% year-over-year, from $75M to $63M.
What does global cellulose fibers — distribution expenses mean?
The costs incurred to ship and deliver products to customers.