U.S. boxboard production in March remained essentially flat (-0.4 percent) compared to March 2020, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reported. Production was down 2 percent during the first quarter compared to the same three months of 2020.
The boxboard operating rate was 94.0 percent, up 1.4 points from March 2020 and up 1.1 points year-to-date.
Other highlights from the AF&PA monthly boxboard report:
- Solid Bleached Boxboard production in March decreased four percent compared to March 2020. It was down four percent when compared to the same three months of 2020.
- Recycled Boxboard production in March decreased three percent compared to March 2020. It was down four percent when compared to the same three months of 2020.
- Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in March increased nine percent compared to March 2020. It was up three percent when compared to the same three months of 2020.
