WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its March 2020 Boxboard Monthly report.

Total Boxboard production in March decreased two percent compared to March 2019. It was down two percent when compared to the same three months of 2019. The boxboard operating rate was 94.8 percent, down 1.0 points from March 2019 and up 0.5 points year-to-date.

Solid Bleached Boxboard production in March decreased six percent compared to March 2019. It was down five percent when compared to the same three months of 2019.

Recycled Boxboard production in March decreased one percent compared to March 2019. It was essentially flat (-0.2 percent) when compared to the same three months of 2019.

Unbleached Kraft & Gypsum production in March increased four percent compared to March 2019. It was up two percent when compared to the same three months of 2019

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at [email protected] or 202-463-4716.