The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its Q3 2024 Boxboard report.
Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased 10% compared to Q3 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 89.0%, up 8.1 points from the same quarter last year and up 3.2 points year-to-date.
- Solid Bl. Folding – Domestic production increased 18% compared to Q3 2023.
- Solid Bleached Boxboard unmade orders were down 3% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 62% compared to September 2023.
- Tube, Can & Drum – Domestic production increased 1% compared to Q3 2023, and was up 1% when compared to the same 9 months of 2023.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting [email protected]
