Containerboard production in the U.S. was 2.6% lower in April 2016 compared with April 2015, according to the recently released AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) April 2016 U.S. Containerboard Statistics Report. The month-over-month average daily production, compared with to March 2016, was 1.9% higher. 

The containerboard operating rate for April increased from 93% to 94.3%, and the year-to-date operating rate of 94% was 1.6 percentage points lower than in the same period of 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.