The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the November 2019 U.S. Containerboard Monthly report. According to the report, total containerboard production in November decreased one percent compared to November 2018. It was down four percent when compared to the same 11 months of 2018.
November 2019 production of containerboard for export decreased nine percent compared to the same month last year; it was down 15 percent year-to-date.
The containerboard operating rate was 93.5 percent, down 2.7 points from November 2018 and down 5.2 points year-to-date.
Mill inventories of containerboard at the end of November increased 78,000 short tons from the previous month and were up 70,000 short tons compared to November 2018.
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.
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