WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released its Q3 2023 Boxboard report.
Total Boxboard production in Q3 decreased 17% compared to Q3 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 82.3%, down 12.0 points from Q3 2022.
- Solid Bleached Boxboard operating rate was 80.3%, down 9.7 points year-to-date.
- Recycled Boxboard--Uncoated (not incl. Gypsum) production was down 12% when compared to the same 9 months of 2022.
- Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in Q3 decreased 10% when compared to the same 9 months of 2022. The operating rate was 87.2%.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at
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 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 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. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.
Source: AF&PA
