Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in July increased 1% compared to July 2025. They were up 5% when compared to the same 7 months of 2025.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in July compared to July 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels increased 3% when compared to June 2026.
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.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in May increased 12% compared to May 2025. They were up 6% when compared to the same 5 months of 2025.
According to the report, total year‑to‑date printing-writing paper shipments decreased 10% in April compared to April 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to March 2026.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in April increased 5.5% compared to April 2025. They were up 4.8% when compared to the same 4 months of 2025.
WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released the 66th Annual Paper Industry Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.
Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 2% compared to Q1 2025. The boxboard operating rate was 85.7%, down 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.
