Total U.S. boxboard production in December 2015 increased 1.7% compared with December 2014 and increased 0.3% from November 2015, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) December 2015 U.S. Paperboard Report published this past week. Unbleached kraft boxboard production increased over the same month as last year but decreased compared with November 2015.

Total solid bleached boxboard and liner production decreased compared with December 2014 but increased compared with November 2015. The production of recycled boxboard increased compared with December 2014 but decreased compared with November 2015. 

The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon, or 202-463-2448.