US Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes

Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes


US demand for corrugated and paperboard boxes is projected to increase 1.7% per year through 2027 to $50.1 billion. The growth in e-commerce activity will drive demand for corrugated boxes, while folding cartons will benefit from increasing utilization of multi-restaurant delivery services.


This report covers the corrugated and paperboard box demand by Product and Market, along with a discussion of raw materials used in production. Data are given in dollar value and volume (weight in thousand tons).

Corrugated and paperboard products covered in this study include:
Corrugated boxes
Folded cartons (or folded paperboard boxes)
Set-up paperboard boxes

Markets for corrugated and paperboard products include:
Food and Beverages (grain mill products; meat, poultry, and seafood; beverages; fresh produce; frozen
foods; bakery products; canned foods; dairy products; candy and confections; and other foods)
Nondurable Goods (paper and publishing, rubber and plastics, pharmaceuticals, chemical products,
cosmetics and toiletries, and other nonfood nondurables)
Durable Goods (machinery and equipment; glass and ceramic products; fabricated metal products;
furniture, lumber, and wood products; toys and sporting goods; silverware and jewelry; motor vehicle
parts; music, entertainment, and software; and instruments and all other durable goods)
Nonmanufacturing (e-commerce; foodservice and carryout; and moving and storage)

Corrugated box applications include:
Packaging
Shipping

Scope of the Report

This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US corrugated and paperboard box market including key trends in applications and market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2011, 2016, and 2021 with forecasts for 2026 and 2031, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in both volume and dollar value. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.