The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q2 2024 Boxboard report.
Total Boxboard production in Q2 decreased 1% compared to Q2 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 88.5%, up 2.5 points from the same quarter last year and up 0.7 points year-to-date.
- Solid Bleached Folding – Domestic production increased 13% compared to Q2 2023.
- Solid Bleached Boxboard unmade orders were up 29% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 35% compared to June 2023.
- Uncoated Recycled Boxboard production increased 3% compared to Q2 2023, and was up 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2023.
The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting [email protected]