Total U.S. Boxboard Production Increased Ten Percent in Q3 2024

The U.S. boxboard operating rate in Q3 2024 was 89.0%, up 8.1 points from the same quarter last year and up 3.2 points year-to-date.

Oct. 28, 2024 - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released the Q3 2024 Boxboard report. According to the report, total boxboard production in Q3 increased 10% compared to Q3 2023.

The boxboard operating rate was 89.0%, up 8.1 points from the same quarter last year and up 3.2 points year-to-date.

• Solid Bl. Folding: Domestic production increased 18% compared to Q3 2023.
• Solid Bleached Boxboard: Unmade orders were down 3% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 62% compared to September 2023.
• Tube, Can & Drum: Domestic production increased 1% compared to Q3 2023, and was up 1% when compared to the same 9 months of 2023.

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.

About AF&PA

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recycle resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative — Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future.

The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states.

SOURCE: AF&PA