The American Forest & Paper Association released its April 2018 U.S. Containerboard Report on 16th May. Containerboard production was up 0.7% compared to April 2017 and up 0.7% year-to-date. The month-over-month average daily production compared to March 2018 was 0.5% lower. The containerboard operating rate was 98.3%, 2.5% higher than the same month last year. Production for exports was 3.0% lower than April 2017 and 5.8% lower year-to-date.
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