Total U.S. Boxboard Production Decreased 17 Percent in Q3 2023
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The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q3 2023 Boxboard report on October 27. According to the 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
