AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association

10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 12:28

AF&PA Releases Q3 2024 Boxboard Quarterly Report

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2024 Boxboard report.

Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased 10% compared to Q3 2023. The boxboard operating rate was 89.0%, up 8.1 points from the same quarter last year and up 3.2 points year-to-date.

  • Solid Bl. Folding - Domestic production increased 18% compared to Q3 2023.
  • Solid Bleached Boxboard unmade orders were down 3% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 62% compared to September 2023.
  • Tube, Can & Drum - Domestic production increased 1% compared to Q3 2023, and was up 1% when compared to the same 9 months of 2023.

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at [email protected] or 202-463-4716.