AF&PA releases Q2 2022 Containerboard Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its Q2 2022 Containerboard report.

Total Containerboard production in Q2 increased 2% compared to Q2 2021. It was also up 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.

  • New supply of containerboard (domestic production plus imports) was essentially flat compared to Q2 2021, as well as year-to-date.
  • The Linerboard operating rate in Q2 was 94.3%, up 1.5 points from the previous quarter.
  • The Medium operating rate for the quarter was 96%, down 0.6 points from Q1 2022.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting [email protected]

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