Containerboard production in the U.S. during March 2016 was 1.1% lower than March 2015, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) March 2016 U.S. Containerboard Statistics Report circulated this week. The month-over-month average daily production compared with February 2016 was 2.6% lower. 

The containerboard operating rate for March decreased to 94.4% and the year-to-date operating rate of 94.9% was 0.6 percentage points lower compared with the same period in 2015.

 

The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Caroline Nealon at AF&PA, or 202-463-2448.