input costs for board and resin are expected to be flat and operating costs are expected to decrease .european consumer packaging net sales in 2013 were $ 380 million compared with $ 380 million in 2012 and $ 375 million in 2011 .operating profits in 2013 were $ 100 million compared with $ 99 million in 2012 and $ 93 million in 2011 .sales volumes in 2013 decreased from 2012 in both the european and russian markets .average sales price realizations were significantly higher in the russian market , but were lower in europe .input costs were flat year-over-year .planned maintenance downtime costs were higher in 2013 than in 2012 .looking forward to the first quarter of 2014 , sales volumes compared with the fourth quarter of 2013 are expected to be about flat .average sales price realizations are expected to be higher in both russia and europe .input costs are expected to increase for wood and energy , but decrease for purchased pulp .there are no maintenance outages scheduled for the first quarter , however the kwidzyn mill will have additional costs associated with the rebuild of a coated board machine .asian consumer packaging net sales were $ 1.1 billion in 2013 compared with $ 830 million in 2012 and $ 855 million in 2011 .operating profits in 2013 were a loss of $ 2 million compared with gains of $ 4 million in 2012 and $ 35 million in 2011 .sales volumes increased in 2013 compared with 2012 , reflecting the ramp-up of a new coated paperboard machine installed in 2012 .however , average sales price realizations were significantly lower , reflecting competitive pressure on sales prices which squeezed margins and created an unfavorable product mix .lower input costs were offset by higher freight costs .in 2012 , start-up costs for the new coated paperboard machine adversely impacted operating profits .in the first quarter of 2014 , sales volumes are expected to increase slightly .average sales price realizations are expected to be flat reflecting continuing competitive pressures .input costs are expected be higher for pulp , energy and chemicals .the business will drive margin improvement through operational excellence and better distribution xpedx , our distribution business , is one of north america 2019s leading business-to-business distributors to manufacturers , facility managers and printers , providing customized solutions that are designed to improve efficiency , reduce costs and deliver results .customer demand is generally sensitive to changes in economic conditions and consumer behavior , along with segment specific activity including corporate advertising and promotional spending , government spending and domestic manufacturing activity .distribution 2019s margins are relatively stable across an economic cycle .providing customers with the best choice for value in both products and supply chain services is a key competitive factor .additionally , efficient customer service , cost-effective logistics and focused working capital management are key factors in this segment 2019s profitability .distribution .
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distribution 2019s 2013 annual sales decreased 6% ( 6 % ) from 2012 , and decreased 15% ( 15 % ) from 2011 .operating profits in 2013 were a loss of $ 389 million ( a gain of $ 43 million excluding goodwill impairment charges and reorganization costs ) compared with $ 22 million ( $ 71 million excluding reorganization costs ) in 2012 and $ 34 million ( $ 86 million excluding reorganization costs ) in annual sales of printing papers and graphic arts supplies and equipment totaled $ 3.2 billion in 2013 compared with $ 3.5 billion in 2012 and $ 4.0 billion in 2011 reflecting declining demand and the discontinuation of a distribution agreement with a large manufacturer of graphic supplies .trade margins as a percent of sales for printing papers were down from both 2012 and 2011 .revenue from packaging products was flat at $ 1.6 billion in 2013 , 2012 and 2011 despite the significant decline of a large high-tech customer's business .packaging margins remained flat to the 2012 level , and up from 2011 .facility supplies annual revenue was $ 845 million in 2013 , down from $ 944 million in 2012 and $ 981 million in 2011 .operating profits in 2013 included a goodwill impairment charge of $ 400 million and reorganization costs for severance , professional services and asset write-downs of $ 32 million .operating profits in 2012 and 2011 included reorganization costs of $ 49 million and $ 52 million , respectively .looking ahead to the 2014 first quarter , operating profits will be seasonally lower , but will continue to reflect the benefits of strategic and other cost reduction initiatives. .

Question: what was the percentage change in the asian consumer packaging net sales in 2013
Answer: 32.5%