Total U.S. Boxboard Production in Q3 2022 Increased Three Percent

The U.S. boxboard operating rate in Q3 2022 was 95.7%, up 1.2 points from Q3 2021 and up 0.6 points year-to-date.

Oct. 28, 2022 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q3 2022 Boxboard report. According to the report, total boxboard production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.

The boxboard operating rate in Q3 2022 was 95.7%, up 1.2 points from Q3 2021 and up 0.6 points year-to-date.

• Solid Bleached Boxboard production in Q3 increased 2% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.
• Recycled Boxboard production in Q3 increased 5% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 4% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.
• Uncoated Kraft & Gypsum production in Q3 increased 3% compared to Q3 2021. It was up 1% when compared to the same 9 months of 2021.

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 in 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 four percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures nearly $300 billion in products annually and employs approximately 950,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $60 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: American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA)