Total U.S. boxboard production in April 2016 decreased 3.6% compared with April 2015 and decreased 6.0% from last month (March), according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) April 2016 U.S. Paperboard Report released this 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 April 2015 and decreased compared with last month. The production of recycled boxboard increased compared with April 2015 but decreased compared with last month.

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