November 19, 2018

American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2018 Boxboard Report

CONTACT: Barbara Riley
(202) 463-2436, comm@afandpa.org

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2018 U.S. Boxboard Report on November 16, 2018.

Total boxboard monthly production decreased 3.9 percent when compared to October 2017 but increased 0.7 percent from last month. The total boxboard operating rate was 95.4 percent for October. Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production was up 2.7 percent year to date; Recycled Boxboard production declined 2.5 percent year to date; and Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum rose 2.3 percent year to date.

The report can be purchased by contacting Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative —Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.