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American Forest & Paper Association Releases February 2020 Containerboard Monthly Report

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(202) 463-2436, comm@afandpa.org

WASHINGTON – The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today released its February 2020 Containerboard Monthly report. 

Total Containerboard production in February increased 10 percent compared to February 2019. It was up seven percent when compared to the same two months of 2019.

  • February 2020 production of containerboard for export increased 55 percent compared to the same month last year; it was up 46 percent year-to-date.
  • The containerboard operating rate was 93.4 percent, up 3.1 points from February 2019 and up 3.0 points year-to-date.
  • Mill inventories of containerboard at the end of February increased 29,000 short tons from the previous month, and were up 44,000 short tons compared to February 2019.
     

The complete report with detailed tables, charts and historical data can be purchased by contacting Kory Bockman at Statistics_Publications@afandpa.org or 202-463-4716.

 

 

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance U.S. paper and wood products manufacturers through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. The forest products industry is circular by nature. AF&PA member companies make essential products from renewable and recyclable resources, generate renewable bioenergy and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry’s sustainability initiative —Better Practices, Better Planet 2030: Sustainable Products for a Sustainable Future. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5% of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures about $350 billion in products annually and employs about 925,000 people. The industry meets a payroll of about $65 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 43 states. Visit AF&PA online at afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper