Packaging

Total Boxboard production in Q1 decreased 2% compared to Q1 2025. The boxboard operating rate was 85.7%, down 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.

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.

We are disappointed by the court’s decision denying our motion to join the challenge to Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act. 

EPR works like a consumption tax. It ultimately increases the overall cost of groceries, household goods and paper products. 

Yes, you can recycle cereal boxes! They're made from paperboard, which is recyclable.

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.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in January decreased 1% compared to January 2025.

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.

Total packaging papers & specialty packaging shipments in November decreased 10% compared to October, though they were up 1% from November 2024.