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Total U.S. Boxboard Monthly Production Decreased 2.0 Percent in November 2019

boxboard production The boxboard operating rate in November 2019 was 93.0 percent, down 0.7 points from November 2018.

Dec. 17, 2019 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2019 U.S. Boxboard Monthly report. According to the report, total boxboard production in November decreased two percent compared to November 2018. It was down one percent when compared to the same 11 months of 2018.

The boxboard operating rate was 93.0 percent, down 0.7 points from November 2018.

  • Solid Bleached Boxboard production in November decreased two percent compared to November 2018. It was down 0.5 percent when compared to the same 11 months of 2018.
  • Recycled Boxboard production in November decreased three percent compared to November 2018. It was down one percent when compared to the same 11 months of 2018.
  • Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in November decreased two percent compared to November 2018. It was essentially flat (-0.2%) when compared to the same 11 months of 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 a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2020.

The forest products industry accounts for approximately four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures approximately $300 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 950,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $55 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 45 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.

SOURCE: AF&PA