The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has published the Q3 2025 Boxboard Quarterly report. According to the report, total boxboard production in Q3 fell 2% compared to Q3 2024.
The boxboard operating rate was 88.7%, decreased 1.7 points from the same quarter last year.
- Solid Bleached Folding - Domestic production increased 1% compared to Q3 2024.
- Plate, Dish & Tray - Domestic production increased 14% compared to Q3 2024.
- Uncoated Recycled Boxboard - Tube, Can and Drum — Domestic production increased 3% compared to Q3 2024.
About AF&PA
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature.
The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states.
Source: AF&PA
