According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q1 2026 decreased 8% compared to the same quarter in 2025 in line with similar reductions in capacity. Operating rates remained essentially flat (-0.1 points) over the same period.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in March increased 7% compared to March 2025. They were up 3% when compared to the same 3 months of 2025.
According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 7% in March compared to March 2025. Total printing-writing paper inventory levels decreased 1% when compared to February 2026.
Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in February increased 4% compared to February 2025. They were up 1% when compared to the same 2 months of 2025.
AF&PA filed to take part in National Association of Wholesale Distributors v. Leah Feldon, et al. and requested the same temporary pause the court granted NAW.
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.
AF&PA announced Steve Henry, Domtar’s Paper & Packaging CEO & President USA, as incoming Board chair during the association's Winter Board of Directors' Meeting. We also welcomed 3 new member companies.
