North American Containerboard Production Declines by 8% in Q1 2026, Largest Drop in Two Years
North American containerboard production fell by 8% year-over-year in Q1 2026, marking the largest decline in at least two years. The drop follows a nearly 10% reduction in production capacity due to factory closures in 2025. Box shipments also declined by 1.9% year-over-year, slightly worse than expected but in line with projections.
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