AF&PA releases Q4 2025 Boxboard Quarterly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association has released the Q4 2025 Boxboard Quarterly report.

Total Boxboard production in Q4 decreased 2% compared to Q4 2024. It was down 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 85.6%, down 2.3 points from the same quarter last year.

  • Unbleached Kraft & Coated Recycled Boxboard production remained essentially flat (+0.2%) compared to Q4 2024 and was down 4% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024.
  • Tube, Can & Drum – Domestic production decreased 4% compared to Q4 2024, and was down 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024.
  • All Unmade Orders for Solid Bleached Boxboard, Unbleached Kraft & Coated Recycled Boxboard and Uncoated Recycled Boxboard increased compared to December 2024.

A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting  [email protected]

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