U.S. boxboard production in November 2020 decreased 2% compared to November 2019. It was down 3% when compared to the same 11 months of 2019. The boxboard operating rate was 91.3%, down 1.4 points from November 2019 and down 0.7 points year-to-date, as the American Forest & Paper Association reported.
Solid bleached boxboard production in November 2020 increased 4% compared to November 2019. It was down 5% when compared to the same 11 months of 2019.
Recycled boxboard production in November 2020 decreased 4% compared to November 2019. It was down 2% when compared to the same 11 months of 2019.
Unbleached kraft & gypsum production in November 2020 decreased 7% compared to November 2019. It was down 2% when compared to the same 11 months of 2019.
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