Total Boxboard production in Q3 increased by 1% compared to Q3 2025. The boxboard operating rate was 88.3%, down 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.
According to the report, the total containerboard industry operating rate remained above 94.5% for the second consecutive quarter, bringing the year-to-date operating rate 2.5 points higher than last year.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in September increased 2% compared to September 2025. They were up 4% when compared to the same 9 months of 2025.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in August increased 4% compared to August 2025. They were up 5% when compared to the same 8 months of 2025.
According to the report, total printing‑writing paper shipments decreased 7% in August compared to August 2025. Total printing‑writing paper inventory levels increased 1% when compared to July 2026.
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.
