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Total U.S. Boxboard Monthly Production Decreased One Percent in June 2020

boxboard production The U.S. boxboard operating rate in June 2020 was 93 percent, up 1.1 points from June 2019 and up 0.9 points year-to-date.

July 17, 2020 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its June 2020 U.S. Boxboard Monthly report. According to the report, total boxboard production in June decreased one percent compared to June 2019. It was down one percent when compared to the same six months of 2019.

The boxboard operating rate was 93 percent, up 1.1 points from June 2019 and up 0.9 points year-to-date.

  • Solid Bleached Boxboard production in June remained essentially flat (-0.4 percent) compared to June 2019. It was down three percent when compared to the same six months of 2019.
  • Recycled Boxboard production in June decreased five percent compared to June 2019. It was down zero percent when compared to the same six months of 2019.
  • Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in June increased four percent compared to June 2019. It was essentially flat (+0.4 percent) when compared to the same six months of 2019.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman: 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