AF&PA Releases Q4 2024 Containerboard Quarterly Report

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) released the Q4 2024 Containerboard Quarterly report.

According to the report, total Containerboard production in Q4 increased 1% compared to Q4 2023. It was up 5% when compared to the same 12 months of 2023.

• Operating rates for Unbleached Kraft Liner and Recycled Medium increased compared to Q3 2024, while Recycled Liner and Semichemical Medium rates declined.
• Production for export was at its lowest so far for 2024, with Q4 volumes dropping 11.2% from the same quarter last year. Nevertheless, year-to-date production for export was up 15.4% due to the very strong first half of 2024.
• Recycled Medium production increased for the 3rd straight quarter, while Semichemical Medium declined for the 3rd straight quarter. Total Medium production was up 3.4% for the year, versus 5.3% for Liner.
• New supply for Q4 increased 1.5% from Q3 and was the highest it has been since Q2 2022. It was up 3.6% compared to last year.

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.