entering 2006 , industrial packaging earnings are expected to improve significantly in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter 2005 .average price realizations should continue to benefit from price in- creases announced in late 2005 and early 2006 for linerboard and domestic boxes .containerboard sales volumes are expected to drop slightly in the 2006 first quarter due to fewer shipping days , but growth is antici- pated for u.s .converted products due to stronger de- mand .costs for wood , freight and energy are expected to remain stable during the 2006 first quarter , approach- ing fourth quarter 2005 levels .the continued im- plementation of the new supply chain model at our mills during 2006 will bring additional efficiency improve- ments and cost savings .on a global basis , the european container operating results are expected to improve as a result of targeted market growth and cost reduction ini- tiatives , and we will begin seeing further contributions from our recent moroccan box plant acquisition and from international paper distribution limited .consumer packaging demand and pricing for consumer packaging prod- ucts correlate closely with consumer spending and gen- eral economic activity .in addition to prices and volumes , major factors affecting the profitability of con- sumer packaging are raw material and energy costs , manufacturing efficiency and product mix .consumer packaging 2019s 2005 net sales of $ 2.6 bil- lion were flat compared with 2004 and 5% ( 5 % ) higher com- pared with 2003 .operating profits in 2005 declined 22% ( 22 % ) from 2004 and 31% ( 31 % ) from 2003 as improved price realizations ( $ 46 million ) and favorable operations in the mills and converting operations ( $ 60 million ) could not overcome the impact of cost increases in energy , wood , polyethylene and other raw materials ( $ 120 million ) , lack-of-order downtime ( $ 13 million ) and other costs ( $ 8 million ) .consumer packaging in millions 2005 2004 2003 .
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bleached board net sales of $ 864 million in 2005 were up from $ 842 million in 2004 and $ 751 million in 2003 .the effects in 2005 of improved average price realizations and mill operating improvements were not enough to offset increased energy , wood , polyethylene and other raw material costs , a slight decrease in volume and increased lack-of-order downtime .bleached board mills took 100000 tons of downtime in 2005 , including 65000 tons of lack-of-order downtime , compared with 40000 tons of downtime in 2004 , none of which was market related .during 2005 , restructuring and manufacturing improvement plans were implemented to reduce costs and improve market alignment .foodservice net sales were $ 437 million in 2005 compared with $ 480 million in 2004 and $ 460 million in 2003 .average sales prices in 2005 were up 3% ( 3 % ) ; how- ever , domestic cup and lid sales volumes were 5% ( 5 % ) lower than in 2004 as a result of a rationalization of our cus- tomer base early in 2005 .operating profits in 2005 in- creased 147% ( 147 % ) compared with 2004 , largely due to the settlement of a lawsuit and a favorable adjustment on the sale of the jackson , tennessee bag plant .excluding unusual items , operating profits were flat as improved price realizations offset increased costs for bleached board and resin .shorewood net sales of $ 691 million in 2005 were essentially flat with net sales in 2004 of $ 687 million , but were up compared with $ 665 million in 2003 .operating profits in 2005 were 17% ( 17 % ) above 2004 levels and about equal to 2003 levels .improved margins resulting from a rationalization of the customer mix and the effects of improved manufacturing operations , including the successful start up of our south korean tobacco operations , more than offset cost increases for board and paper and the impact of unfavorable foreign exchange rates in canada .beverage packaging net sales were $ 597 million in 2005 , $ 595 million in 2004 and $ 589 million in 2003 .average sale price realizations increased 2% ( 2 % ) compared with 2004 , principally the result of the pass-through of higher raw material costs , although the implementation of price increases continues to be impacted by com- petitive pressures .operating profits were down 14% ( 14 % ) compared with 2004 and 19% ( 19 % ) compared with 2003 , due principally to increases in board and resin costs .in 2006 , the bleached board market is expected to remain strong , with sales volumes increasing in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2005 for both folding carton and cup products .improved price realizations are also expected for bleached board and in our foodservice and beverage packaging businesses , al- though continued high costs for energy , wood and resin will continue to negatively impact earnings .shorewood should continue to benefit from strong asian operations and from targeted sales volume growth in 2006 .capital improvements and operational excellence initiatives undertaken in 2005 should benefit operating results in 2006 for all businesses .distribution our distribution business , principally represented by our xpedx business , markets a diverse array of products and supply chain services to customers in many business segments .customer demand is generally sensitive to changes in general economic conditions , although the .

Question: what was the consumer packaging profit margin in 2003
Answer: 7.4%