Press Release

The 65th Paper Industry Annual Capacity and Fiber Consumption Survey was released by AF&PA. The report provides detailed data on U.S. paper industry capacity and production compiled by the AF&PA statistics team.

We are disappointed by Governor Wes Moore’s decision to sign SB 901 into law and create an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program in Maryland. 

Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 1% compared to Q1 2024.

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q1 remained essentially flat (-0.4%) compared to Q1 2024.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March increased 1% compared to March 2024.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 5% in March compared to March 2024.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February decreased 8% compared to February 2024.

According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in February compared to February 2024.

We deeply appreciate the Administration recognizing that the complexity and volume of these regulations failed to balance costs and benefits, disregarded the best available science, and posed significant challenges for our industry.

While we recognize the Administration’s goals of securing our borders, AF&PA remains concerned that today’s new North American tariffs have potential to seriously disrupt our industry’s complex, cross-border supply chains.

AF&PA will seek to work with the Administration through the 232 process, especially in regards to the Order’s mention of ‘derivative’ paper products.

We congratulate Mr. Greer on his confirmation to serve as U.S. Trade Representative.