Import XML into Single Page PDF Form - Form Repeats

I have a created a PDF form in Acrobat, which is a single page that has about 16 text fields to be filled in. The data I am importing is in an XML format. I am able to import the data for a single page with no trouble. I would like to be able to import multiple pages of data and have the form repeat with the corresponding additional data.
For example,
- I have a "grid report" that is 3 rows and 16 columns. Each row of data represents a separate page. The data is converted to XML format and saved as a single file (see below sample).
- I have a single page PDF Form with text 16 fields. The text fields correspond to the column data from the "grid report"
- (Desired) After importing the XML data into the single page PDF form, I would like to have a file that has 3 pages. Each page is a replicate of the original form.
          - The data contained in the 16 fields of page 1 reflect the data from Row1 of the "grid report"
          - The data contained in the 16 fields of page 2 reflect the data from Row2 of the "grid report"
          - The data contained in the 16 fields of page 3 reflect the data from Row3 of the "grid report"
I am not sure if I need to change the format of my XML, or if there is a way to add a tag of some kind at the end of the PDF From that indicates the (blank) form should repeat for each <Row> of data.
I am open to other reporting/form applications, but I am having a hard time finding anything online that indicates this specific functionality. I would think that this is a pretty standard process, but I am having quite the time finding a solution. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-16"?>
<Data>
<Row>
    <BOL>82862AK</BOL>
    <Movement_Date>7/10/2014</Movement_Date>
    <Exporter_Addr_1>1568 Washburn Avenue</Exporter_Addr_1>
    <NetWeight>191,016.4580</NetWeight>
    <NetVolume>29,079.0000</NetVolume>
    <SpecificGravity>0.7879</SpecificGravity>
    <APIGravity>48.0913</APIGravity>
    <Energy>81.5100</Energy>
    <Chemical>ETHD</Chemical>
    <MovementLocation>Cherokee, IA</MovementLocation>
    <DestinationLocation>Toronto,ON</DestinationLocation>
    <Date>7/10/2014</Date>
    <City>Cherokee</City>
    <State>IA</State>
    <ZipCode>51012</ZipCode>
    <Name>Processors</Name>
</Row>
<Row>
    <BOL>82862AL</BOL>
    <Movement_Date>7/10/2014</Movement_Date>
    <Exporter_Addr_1>1568 Washburn Avenue</Exporter_Addr_1>
    <NetWeight>190,497.5165</NetWeight>
    <NetVolume>29,000.0000</NetVolume>
    <SpecificGravity>0.7879</SpecificGravity>
    <APIGravity>48.0913</APIGravity>
    <Energy>81.5100</Energy>
    <Chemical>ETHD</Chemical>
    <MovementLocation>Cherokee, IA</MovementLocation>
    <DestinationLocation>Toronto,ON</DestinationLocation>
    <Date>7/10/2014</Date>
    <City>Cherokee</City>
    <State>IA</State>
    <ZipCode>51012</ZipCode>
    <Name>Processors</Name>
</Row>
<Row>
    <BOL>82862AM</BOL>
    <Movement_Date>7/10/2014</Movement_Date>
    <Exporter_Addr_1>1568 Washburn Avenue</Exporter_Addr_1>
    <NetWeight>190,497.5165</NetWeight>
    <NetVolume>29,000.0000</NetVolume>
    <SpecificGravity>0.7879</SpecificGravity>
    <APIGravity>48.0913</APIGravity>
    <Energy>81.5100</Energy>
    <Chemical>ETHD</Chemical>
    <MovementLocation>Cherokee, IA</MovementLocation>
    <DestinationLocation>Toronto,ON</DestinationLocation>
    <Date>7/10/2014</Date>
    <City>Cherokee</City>
    <State>IA</State>
    <ZipCode>51012</ZipCode>
    <Name>Processors</Name>
</Row>
</Data>

Hi there,
Your discussion was moved to the Acrobat Forms forum: the folks here should be well suited to answer your question.
Best,
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