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December 17, 2019
Press Release

American Forest & Paper Association Releases November 2019 Containerboard Monthly Report

CONTACT: Lindsay Murphy
(202) 463-2436, comm@afandpa.org

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2019 Containerboard Monthly report on December 17. 

Total Containerboard production in November decreased one percent compared to November 2018. It was down four percent when compared to the same 11 months of 2018. 

  • November 2019 production of containerboard for export decreased nine percent compared to the same month last year; it was down 15 percent year-to-date.
  • The containerboard operating rate was 93.5 percent, down 2.7 points from November 2018 and down 5.2 points year-to-date.
  • Mill inventories of containerboard at the end of November increased 78,000 short tons from the previous month and were up 70,000 short tons compared to November 2018. 

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. 

 

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.