Total U.S. Boxboard Monthly Production Decreased Two Percent in April
The U.S. boxboard operating rate in April 2020 was 94.8 percent, down 1.0 points from March 2019 and up 0.5 points year-to-date.
May 18, 2020 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its April 2020 Boxboard Monthly report. According to the report, total boxboard production in April decreased two percent compared to April 2019. It was down two percent when compared to the same four months of 2019. The boxboard operating rate was 96.6 percent, up 2.3 points from April 2019 and essentially flat (-0.2 pts.) year-to-date.
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 |