Total U.S. boxboard production decreased 0.8% compared with January 2016, but increased 2.2% from last month, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) January 2017 Boxboard Report issued this past week. Unbleached kraft boxboard production decreased over the same month as last year and decreased compared with last month. 

Total solid bleached boxboard and liner production decreased compared with January 2016, and decreased compared with last month. The production of Recycled Boxboard was flat compared with January 2016, and increased when compared with last month.

The report can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon, 202-463-2448.