Product Code: 4292
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $46.2 billion US corrugated and paperboard box industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by product (corrugated boxes, folded paperboard cartons, set-up boxes) and market (food and beverage, nonfood nondurable goods, durable goods, nonmanufacturing applications). The study also evaluated company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including Georgia-Pacific (Koch Industries), Graphic Packaging, International Paper, Packaging Corporation of America, and WestRock.
Study Highlights include:
- E-commerce will have a large impact on the design of and demand for corrugated boxes.
- Sustainability concerns will remain important to consumers and manufacturers.
- Good opportunities for boxes with advanced features, such as RFID tags or extensive printing.
- Folding cartons will benefit from rising popularity of multi-restaurant delivery platforms and efforts to reduce the utilization of single-use plastics.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
- Overview
- Impact on the Economy
- Impact on the Corrugated & Paperboard Box Industry
3. Overview
- Study Scope
- Historical Trends
- Box Types
- Markets Overview
- Pricing Trends & Product Mix
- Production Trends
- International Trade
- US Supply & Demand
- Imports
- Exports
- Impact of Tariffs
4. Raw Materials
- Paperboard
- Product Description
- Supply & Demand
- Consumption in Box Production
- Other Materials
- Consumption of Adhesives, Coatings, & Inks During Box Production
- Adhesives
- Protective Coatings
- Inks
5. Factors Impacting Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand
- Growth of E-Commerce
- Retail-Ready Packaging
- Development of Value-Added Features
- Examples of Value-Added Features
- Coated Boxes
- Smart Boxes
- Digital Printing
- Competitive Products
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Recycling & Recycled Content
- Compostability
- Renewable Resource & Forest Management
- Regulations
- Regulatory Bodies
- Renewable Energy Tax Credits
6. Corrugated Boxes
- Scope & Product Description
- Supply & Demand
- Production Trends
- Applications (Shipping vs. Packaging)
- Markets
- Market Share & Key Suppliers
7. Folding Cartons
- Scope & Product Description
- Supply & Demand
- Markets
- Market Share & Key Suppliers
8. Set-Up Paperboard Boxes
- Scope & Product Description
- Supply & Demand
- Markets
- Market Share & Key Suppliers
9. Food & Beverage Markets
- Market Scope
- Demand by Market
- Grain Mill Products
- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
- Beverages
- Fresh Produce
- Frozen Food
- Bakery Products
- Canned Food
- Dairy Products
- Candy & Confections
- Other Foods
10. Nonfood Nondurable Goods Markets
- Market Scope
- Demand by Market
- Paper & Publishing
- Rubber & Plastic Products
- Pharmaceuticals
- Chemical Products
- Cosmetics & Toiletries
- Other Nonfood Nondurable Goods
11. Durable Goods Markets
- Market Scope
- Demand by Market
- Machinery & Equipment
- Glass & Ceramic Products
- Fabricated Metal Products
- Furniture, Lumber, & Wood Products
- Toys & Sporting Goods
- Silverware & Jewelry
- Motor Vehicle Parts
- Music, Entertainment, & Software
- Instruments & All Other Durable Goods
12. Nonmanufacturing Markets
- Market Scope
- Demand by Market
- Foodservice & Carryout
- E-Commerce
- Moving, Storage, & Other Nonmanufacturing Markets
13. Industry Structure
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Competitive Strategies
- Distribution Strategies
- Regional Dynamics
- List of Industry Participants
14. Appendix
- Report Details
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Data Changes from Previous Version
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographics
- Consumer Spending
- Manufacturers' Shipments
- E-Commerce Sales
- Retail Sales