US boxboard production stayed flat in March

U.S. boxboard production in March 2021 remained essentially flat (-0.4%) compared to March 2020. It was down 2% when compared to the same three months of 2020. The boxboard operating rate was 94%, up 1.4 points from March 2020 and up 1.1 points year-to-date, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.

 

Solid bleached boxboard production in March 2021 decreased 4% compared to March 2020. It was down 4% when compared to the same three months of 2020.

 

Recycled boxboard production in March 2021 decreased 3% compared to March 2020. It was down 4% when compared to the same three months of 2020.

 

Unbleached kraft & gypsum production in March 2021 increased 9% compared to March 2020. It was up 3% when compared to the same three months of 2020.

 

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