U.S. boxboard production in Q2 2023 decreased 11% compared to Q2 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 86.6%, down 7.6 points from Q2, as the American Forest & Paper Association reports.
Solid Bl. Plate, Dish & Tray–Domestic production decreased 6.4% compared to Q2 2022 and increased 0.7% for the year-to-date.
Recycled Boxboard–Coated production was down 3% when compared to the same six months of 2022.
Uncoated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 83.7%, down 8.9 points from Q2 2022 and down 10.1 points year-to-date.
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