The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its February 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.
Total Boxboard production in February decreased 1% compared to February 2019. It was down 1% when compared to the same two months of 2019. The boxboard operating rate was 93.7%, essentially flat (+0.2 pts.) from February 2019 and up 1.3 points year-to-date.
Solid Bleached Boxboard production in February decreased 2% compared to February 2019. It was down 4% when compared to the same two months of 2019. Recycled Boxboard production in February increased 2% compared to February 2019. It was essentially flat (0.0%) when compared to the same two months of 2019. Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in February decreased 1% compared to February 2019. It was up 1% when compared to the same two months of 2019.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at [email protected]