Total US boxboard production in Q1 down 5% from year ago, with Q1 operating rate down 6.1 points to 87.8%; domestic production of SBS folding boxboard down 8% compared to Q1 2022, and coated production of recycled boxboard up 3% from year ago: AF&PA

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May 1, 2023 (press release) –

CONTACT: Tim Ebner / Clara Cozort
(202) 463-2436, comm@afandpa.org

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q1 2023 Boxboard report.

Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 5% compared to Q1 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 87.8%, down 6.1 points from Q1.

  • Solid Bl. Folding – Domestic production decreased 8% compared to Q1 2022.
  • Recycled Boxboard – Coated production increased 3% compared to Q1 2022.

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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