of higher energy and wood costs. Average prices in 2004 were up versus 2003 and 2002 due to price increases effective in the second half of 2004. Sales volume was up about 4% in 2004 versus 2003 but down about 2% from 2002. Market Pulp sales from our U.S. and European facilities totaled $661 million in 2004 compared with $571 million and $520 million in 2003 and 2002, respectively. In 2004, the business reported an operating profit, after incurring losses in 2003 and 2002, as higher average price realizations and sales volumes, lower overhead costs, and improved mill operations more than offset increases in raw material costs. Our U.S. pulp prices improved steadily through the 2004 third quarter, then declined slightly during the fourth quarter, but ended the year about 6% higher than 2003 and 21% higher than 2002. U.S. pulp volumes were strong in the fourth quarter and ended the year 5% higher than in 2003 and 4% higher than in 2002 reflecting increased global demand, primarily in Asia. European pulp volumes decreased 12% and 3% compared with 2003 and 2002, respectively. The negative effects of these lower volumes and higher wood costs were partially offset by the benefits from average price realizations, which were 3% and 18% higher than in 2003 and 2002, respectively. Brazilian Paper sales were $592 million in 2004 compared with $540 million in 2003 and $440 million in 2002. The increase compared with 2003 reflects increased sales volume for uncoated papers and a doubling of wood chip operations in the North. The effect of currency translation, as the Real appreciated 8% versus the U.S. dollar, was another factor in the increased reported U.S. dollar sales. Uncoated paper pricing in Reals in 2004 declined 9% versus 2003, while coated paper prices were down 3%. Operating profits in 2004 were up 13% and 28% from 2003 and 2002, respectively. The earnings improvement in 2004 reflected the increased shipments and operational improvements, partially offset by higher transportation, energy and chemical costs and lower average prices. As 2005 begins, the outlook for Printing Papers is positive as our previously announced price increases have been fully implemented. Demand for both coated papers and pulp is strong. Uncoated papers’ backlogs were below prior year levels, but are improving as the first quarter progresses. Further strengthening is expected in customer demand as improving economic conditions lead to increased employment and higher demand. We expect continued high costs for wood fiber and raw materials such as caustic soda, although energy prices should stabilize. We will continue our focus on further improvements in manufacturing efficiency and overall cost structure. Industrial Packaging net sales for 2004 totaled $4.9 billion, compared with $4.2 billion in 2003 and $4.1 billion in 2002. Our average containerboard prices were up about 9%, specialty papers prices were up about 5% and U.S. box prices were up about 2% compared to 2003; however, container prices in Europe were down about 3% on a constant dollar basis. Operating profits increased 43% from 2003 and 25% from 2002. Increased prices, higher containerboard and U.S. converting shipments, a more favorable mix, mill operating improvements, and lower overhead costs were partially offset by raw material and transportation cost increases. U.S. converting shipments were up about 7% from 2003 for the Company’s ongoing operations, and were up about 19% including the additional contributions from the acquisition of Box USA in July 2004. A slight increase in demand for International Container coupled with operational cost reduction efforts more than offset the decrease in price so that operating results improved 4%. In 2004, the Industrial Packaging business took 5,000 tons of market related downtime compared to 245,000 tons in 2003, reflecting the improved market conditions. Industrial and Consumer Packaging net sales for 2004 were 12% and 14% higher than 2003 and 2002, respectively. Operating profits in 2004 were 20% higher than 2003 but were down 1% from 2002. Increased volume ($95 million), higher price realizations ($40 million), improved mill operations and reduced overhead costs ($35 million), and a more favorable mix of products sold ($20 million) contributed to the improved earnings in 2004 compared with 2003. These benefits were partially offset by increased raw material and transportation costs ($100 million). The segment took 210,000 tons of downtime in 2004, including only 5,000 tons of lack-of-order downtime to balance internal supply with customer demand, compared to a total of 400,000 tons in 2003, of which 255,000 tons were market related. Demand for Industrial Packaging products is closely correlated with non-durable industrial goods production in the United States, as well as with demand for processed foods, poultry, meat and agricultural products. Demand and pricing for Consumer Packaging products correlate closely with consumer spending and general economic activity. In addition to prices and volumes, major factors affecting the profitability of both Industrial and Consumer Packaging are raw material and energy costs, manufacturing efficiency and product mix. Industrial and Consumer Packaging Industrial and Consumer Packaging In millions 2004 2003 2002 Sales $7,470 $6,670 $6,530  Operating Profit $ 543 $ 451 $ 551 18