According to the report, total Containerboard production in 2025 decreased 4% compared to 2024. Operating rates stayed flat over the same time period, ending the year above 91%.
Total Boxboard production in Q4 decreased 2% compared to Q4 2024. It was down 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 85.6%, down 2.3 points from the same quarter last year.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in December increased 2% compared to December 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 12 months of 2024.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper year‑to‑date shipments decreased 8% in November compared to November 2024, yet the YTD operating rate is nearly 4 points higher in 2025 compared to 2024.
Total packaging papers and specialty packaging shipments in October increased 9% compared to October 2024. They were up 1% when compared to the same 10 months of 2024.
Total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 14% in October compared to October 2024. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 2% when compared to September 2025.
Total Boxboard production in Q3 decreased 2% compared to Q3 2024. The boxboard operating rate was 88.7%, down 1.7 points from the same quarter last year.
