February 22, 2019

American Forest & Paper Association Releases January 2019 Boxboard Report

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

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association released its January 2019 U.S. Boxboard Report on February 22.

Total boxboard monthly production increased 4.1 percent when compared to January 2018. The total boxboard operating rate was 96.8 percent for January. Total Solid Bleached Boxboard and Liner production was up 10.0 percent year to date; Recycled Boxboard production rose 2.1 percent year to date; and Unbleached Kraft and Gypsum declined 1.3 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.