AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association

07/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/31/2026 15:49

AF&PA Releases Q2 2026 Boxboard Quarterly Report

WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q2 2026 Boxboard Quarterly report.

Total Boxboard production in Q2 increased by 2% compared to Q2 2025. The boxboard operating rate was 88.8%, down 0.6 points from the same quarter last year.

  • Solid Bleached Boxboard production in Q2 increased 4% compared to Q2 2025.
  • Unbleached Kraft & Coated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 92.6%, up 2.6 points from the same quarter last year and up 2.0 points year-to-date.
  • Uncoated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 97.2%, up 3.6 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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