Total US boxboard output in Q1 up 2% year-over-year, with operating rate at 94%; production of solid bleached boxboard up 2% from Q1 2021, output of unbleached kraft and gypsum up 2%, production of recycled boxboard up 3%: AF&PA

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WASHINGTON , May 2, 2022 (press release) –

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q1 2022 Boxboard Monthly report.

Total Boxboard production in Q1 increased two percent compared to Q1 2021. The boxboard operating rate was 94.0 percent, up 2.0 points from Q1 2021.

  • Solid Bleached Boxboard production in Q1 increased two percent compared to Q1 2021.
  • Recycled Boxboard production in Q1 increased three percent compared to Q1 2021.
  • Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in Q1 increased two percent compared to Q1 2021.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716. 

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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative —Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable FutureThe forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $60 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper

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