According to reports by the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA, containerboard production rose by 4.2% compared to this same time during the past year (July 2017) and is up by 1.5% year-to-date. The month-over-month average daily production compared to June 2018 was 3.8% higher. 

The containerboard operating rate was 99.4% which is 2.5% higher than the same month last year. Production for export reached its highest level for 2018 so far; it was 2% higher than July 2017 but 2.7% lower year-to-date.

 

The complete report with detailed tables, charts, and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716. 

 

The American Forest and Paper Association serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy.