U.S. boxboard production in June 2021 remained essentially flat (-0.1%) compared to June 2020. It was also essentially flat (-0.2%) when compared to the same six months of 2020. The boxboard operating rate was 92.7%, down 1.0 points from June 2020 and essentially flat (+0.4 pts.) year-to-date, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.
Solid bleached boxboard production in June decreased 8% compared to June 2020. It was down 4% when compared to the same six months of 2020.
Recycled boxboard production in June increased 5% compared to June 2020. It was down 1% when compared to the same six months of 2020.
Unbleached kraft & gypsum production in June increased 5% compared to June 2020. It was up 6% when compared to the same six months of 2020.
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