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January 31, 2025
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AF&PA Releases Q4 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q4 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report.  

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q4 increased 1% compared to Q4 2023. It was up 5% when compared to the same 12 months of 2023. 

  • Operating rates for Unbleached Kraft Liner and Recycled Medium increased compared to Q3 2024, while Recycled Liner and Semichemical Medium rates declined.   

  • Production for export was at its lowest so far for 2024, with Q4 volumes dropping 11.2% from the same quarter last year. Nevertheless, year-to-date production for export was up 15.4% due to the very strong first half of 2024.  

  • Recycled Medium production increased for the 3rd straight quarter, while Semichemical Medium declined for the 3rd straight quarter. Total Medium production was up 3.4% for the year, versus 5.3% for Liner.  

  • New supply for Q4 increased 1.5% from Q3 and was the highest it has been since Q2 2022. It was up 3.6% compared to last year. 

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. 

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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. 

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