The American Forest & Paper Association has released the Q3 2023 Boxboard report.
Total Boxboard production in Q3 decreased 17% compared to Q3 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 82.3%, down 12.0 points from Q3 2022.
- Solid Bleached Boxboard operating rate was 80.3%, down 9.7 points year-to-date.
- Recycled Boxboard–Uncoated (not incl. Gypsum) production was down 12% when compared to the same 9 months of 2022.
- Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in Q3 decreased 10% when compared to the same 9 months of 2022. The operating rate was 87.2%.
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