The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the September 2019 Boxboard Monthly report on 18th October. Total Boxboard production in September decreased 3% compared to September 2018. It was down one percent when compared to the same nine months of 2018. The boxboard operating rate was 91.1 percent,down 2.2 points from September 2018 and down 1.3 points year-to-date.
- Solid Bleached Boxboard production in September decreased 7% compared to September 2018. It was down 1% when compared to the same nine months of 2018.
- Recycled Boxboard production in September decreased 1% compared to September 2018. It was down 1% when compared to the same nine months of 2018.
- Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in September remained essentially flat (-0.4%) compared to September 2018. It was down 0% when compared to the same nine months of 2018.
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