U.S. total boxboard production in 1Q 2022 increased 2% compared to 1Q 2021. The boxboard operating rate was 94%, up 2.0 points from 1Q 2021, according to the American Forest & Paper Association.
Solid bleached boxboard production in 1Q 2022 increased 2% compared to 1Q 2021. Recycled boxboard production in 1Q 2022 increased 3% compared to 1Q 2021. Unbleached rraft & gypsum production in 1Q 2022 increased 2% compared to 1Q 2021.
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