US boxboard production up slightly in December 2016

The American Forest & Paper Association released its December 2016 U.S. Boxboard Report. Total boxboard production increased 0.8 percent when compared to December 2015, but decreased 0.3 percent from last month.

Unbleached Kraft Boxboard production decreased over the same month as last year and decreased compared to last month.

Total Solid Bleached Boxboard & Liner production increased when compared to December 2015, and increased compared to last month.

The production of Recycled Boxboard decreased compared to December 2015, and decreased when compared to last month.