AF&PA Releases Q1 2026 Boxboard Quarterly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q1 2026 Boxboard Quarterly report.

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.

• Solid Bleached Boxboard production in Q1 remained essentially flat compared to Q1 2025.
• Unbleached Kraft & Coated Recycled Boxboard unmade orders were up 27% compared to the end of the previous quarter and increased 5% compared to March 2025.
• Uncoated Recycled Boxboard operating rate was 92%, up 1.5 points from the same quarter last year.

A subscription to 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.

Source: AF&PA