AF&PA releases Q2 2022 Boxboard Report

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

Total Boxboard production in Q2 increased 1% compared to Q2 2021. It was up 2% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.  The boxboard operating rate was 95.3%, down 1.2 points from Q2 and essentially flat (+0.3 pts.) year-to-date

  • Solid Bleached Folding – Domestic production increased 8% compared to Q2 2021 and was up 11% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.
  • Recycled Boxboard – Coated production increased 13% compared to Q2 2021 and was up 11% when compared to the same 6 months of 2021.
  • Uncoated Recycled unmade orders were essentially flat (0.0%) compared to the previous month and decreased 1% compared to June 2021.

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

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