The U.S. boxboard operating rate in Q4 2023 was 82.2%, down
4.9 points from Q4 2022.
Jan. 28, 2024 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)
has released its Q4 2023 Boxboard report. According to the
report, total boxboard production in Q4 decreased 10% compared
to Q4 2022.
The boxboard operating rate was 82.2%, down 4.9 points from Q4
2022.
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Solid Bleached Folding ¨C Domestic production decreased 6%
compared to Q4 2022.
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Recycled Boxboard ¨C Coated Recycled unmade orders were up 9%
compared to September and down 34.7% year to date.
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Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in Q4 decreased 3%
compared to Q4 2022. The operating rate was 87.2%.
About AF&PA
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 recycle resources,
generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous
improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative ¡ª
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.
Source:
AF&PA
