AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association
10/30/2026 | Press release | Archived content
CORRECTION: AF&PA Releases Q3 2026 Boxboard Quarterly Report
WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q3 2026 Boxboard Quarterly report on October 30. A correction to the Solid Bleached Boxboard production was issued on Tuesday, November 3, reflecting a 4% decrease in Q3 2026 compared to Q3 2025.
Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased by 1% compared to Q3 2025. The boxboard operating rate was 88.3%, down 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.
- Solid Bleached Boxboard production in Q3 decreased 4% compared to Q3 2025.
- Unbleached Kraft & Coated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 88.4%, down 0.6 points from the same quarter last year and up 1.1 points year-to-date.
- Uncoated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 95.6%, up 2.2 points from the same quarter last year and up 2.1 points year-to-date.
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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