AF&PA Releases Q2 2022 Boxboard Monthly Report

CONTACT: Tim Ebner
(202) 463-2587, comm@afandpa.org

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q2 2022 Boxboard report.

Total Boxboard production in Q2 increased 1% compared to Q2 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021. The boxboard operating rate was 95.3%, down 1.2 points from Q2 and essentially flat (+0.3 pts.) year-to-date.

• Solid Bl. Folding - Domestic production increased 8% compared to Q2 2021 and was up 11% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.
• Recycled Boxboard - Coated production increased 13% compared to Q2 2021 and was up 11% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.
• Uncoated Recycled unmade orders were essentially flat (0.0%) compared to the previous month and decreased 1% compared to June 2021.

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.