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North American Containerboard Output Falls in Q3
Containerboard production declined for a second consecutive quarter, while boxboard production rose slightly.
- What happened
- North American containerboard production decreased during the third quarter for the second straight period, although the pace of decline decelerated. Simultaneously, overall boxboard production across the region posted a minor increase.
- Why it matters
- This shift in fiber output signals changing supply conditions that impact purchasing and material cost strategies.
- Who is affected
- Converters, boxboard suppliers, packaging buyers, and investors.
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- Containerboard production still down in Q3, with some improvement — Packaging Dive
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