Total US boxboard production in Q3 down 17% from year ago, with operating rate down 12 points to 82.3%; in Q3, uncoated recycled boxboard production down 12%, unbleached kraft and gypsum production down 10% compared to same nine months of 2022: AF&PA

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October 30, 2023 (press release) –

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q3 2023 Boxboard report.

Total Boxboard production in Q3 decreased 17% compared to Q3 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 82.3%, down 12.0 points from Q3 2022.

Solid Bleached Boxboard operating rate was 80.3%, down 9.7 points year-to-date.
Recycled Boxboard--Uncoated (not incl. Gypsum) production was down 12% when compared to the same 9 months of 2022.
Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in Q3 decreased 10% when compared to the same 9 months of 2022. The operating rate was 87.2%.

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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