Total US boxboard production in Q2 down 11% from year ago, with operating rate down 7.6 points to 86.6%; coated recycled boxboard production down 3%, while uncoated recycled boxboard operating rate was 83.7%, down 10.1 points year-to-date: AF&PA

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August 3, 2023 (press release) –

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

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2023 Boxboard report.

Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 11% compared to Q2 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 86.6%, down 7.6 points from Q2.

Solid Bl. Plate, Dish & Tray–Domestic production decreased 6.4% compared to Q2 2022 and increased 0.7% for the year-to-date.
Recycled Boxboard–Coated production was down 3% when compared to the same six months of 2022.
Uncoated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 83.7%, down 8.9 points from Q2 2022 and down 10.1 points year-to-date.

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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