November 16, 2018

American Forest & Paper Association Releases October 2018 Containerboard Report

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

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its October 2018 Containerboard Monthly report on November 15.

Containerboard production was up 0.5 percent compared to October 2017 and up 1.8 percent year-to-date. The month-over-month average daily production compared to September 2018 was 1.5 percent lower. The containerboard operating rate was 96.2 percent, 1.6 percentage points lower than the same month last year. Production for export decreased 13.3 percent from September 2018 after three consecutive increases but was still up 1.0 percent year-to-date.

The report can be purchased by contacting Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org.

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.