Total U.S. boxboard production decreased 0.8% compared with January 2017 and decreased 1.2% from last month, according to the AF&PA (Washington, D.C., USA) January 2018 U.S. Boxboard Report released this week. Unbleached kraft boxboard production increased over the same month a year ago and was flat compared with last month. 

Total solid bleached boxboard and liner production decreased compared with January 2017 and decreased compared with last month. The production of recycled boxboard decreased compared with January 2017, but increased when compared with last month.

 

The report can be purchased by contacting AF&PA, or 202-463-2448.