AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association
04/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/24/2026 14:48
AF&PA Releases Q1 2026 Boxboard Quarterly Report
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q1 2026 Boxboard Quarterly report.
Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 2% compared to Q1 2025. The boxboard operating rate was 85.7%, down 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.
- Solid Bleached Boxboard production in Q1 remained essentially flat compared to Q1 2025.
- Unbleached Kraft & Coated Recycled Boxboard unmade orders were up 27% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 5% compared to March 2025.
- Uncoated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 92%, up 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.
A subscription to the complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at [email protected] or 202-463-4716.
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