US Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes
This Freedonia Group study analyzes the market for corrugated and paperboard boxes in the US, presenting data by a number of markets in a variety of applications. Boxes can be used for shipping, packaging and storage. Boxes are defined as a paperboard container with a flat top, base, and sides, that is typically square or rectangular, and that completely encloses its contents. Historical data is provided for 2014, 2019, and 2024 with forecasts for the years 2029 and 2034 for corrugated and paperboard box demand by product and market. The study also includes annual data for 2021 to 2028.
Products segmented and analyzed are corrugated boxes (including solid fiber boxes), folding paperboard boxes (also referred to as folding cartons) and set-up (rigid) paperboard boxes. Markets segmented and analyzed are food and beverages, nonfood nondurable goods, durable goods and nonmanufacturing. Raw material consumption is provided by type for paperboard, adhesives, protective coatings (wax and wax alternatives) and inks.
- Executive Summary
- Table Figure 1-1. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market
- Short-Term Analysis
- Economic Forecast
- Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2023 - 2026
- Short-Term Corrugated & Paperboard Box Industry Trends
- Table Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Product, 2022 - 2026
- Table Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2022 - 2026
- Table Figure 2-1. Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Value Demand by Market, 2022 - 2026
- Economic Forecast
- Overview
- Study Scope
- Table Figure 3-1. Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes: Product Examples
- Historical Market Trends & Growth Factors
- Table Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand, 2014 - 2024
- Table Figure 3-2. Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand, 2005 - 2024
- Supply & Demand
- Table Corrugated & Paperboard Box Supply & Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Supply & Demand, 2021 - 2028
- Demand by Box Type
- Table Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Box Markets Overview
- Table Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028
- Production Trends
- Table Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Product, 2021 – 2028
- International Trade in Boxes
- Imports
- Table Figure 3-3. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Imports Share by Source, 2024
- Exports
- Table Figure 3-4. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Exports Share by Destination, 2024
- Impact of Tariffs
- Imports
- Pricing & Inflation
- Table Corrugated & Paperboard Box Average Prices by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Average Prices by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 3-5. Corrugated & Paperboard Box Average Prices by Product, 2014 - 2034
- Study Scope
- Raw Materials Used in Box Production
- Overview
- Paperboard
- Product Description
- Supply & Demand
- Table Paperboard Supply & Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Paperboard Supply & Demand by Type, 2021 - 2028
- Consumption in Box Production
- Table Paperboard Consumption in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Grade & Box Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Paperboard Consumption in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Grade & Box Type, 2021 - 2028
- Other Materials
- Consumption of Adhesives, Coatings, &Inks in Box Production
- Table Consumption of Adhesives, Coatings, &Inks in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Consumption of Adhesives, Coatings, &Inks in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Material, 2021 - 2028
- Adhesives
- Protective Coatings
- Table Consumption of Protective Coatings in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Printing Inks
- Consumption of Adhesives, Coatings, &Inks in Box Production
- Factors Impacting Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand
- US Manufacturing Outlook
- Table Figure 5-1. Manufacturers' Shipments, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Growth of E-Commerce
- Shipping Industry Trends
- Overview of Parcel Shipping Industry
- Table Annual Parcels Shipped by Carrier, 2019 - 2023
- Table Figure 5-2. Amazon Logistics' Growing Share of Parcel Shipping, 2018 - 2023
- Direct to Consumer (DTC) Shipping
- Competition in Shipping Containers
- Table E-Commerce Packages Shipped by Shipping Container, 2013, 2018, 2023, &2028
- Impact of Ships in Own Container (SIOC) Trend
- Table SIOC (Ships in Own Container) Packages Shipped, 2013, 2018, 2023, &2028
- Table Figure 5-3. Packages Shipped in Own Container (Shipped in Product Packaging), 2013, 2018, 2023, &2028
- Overview of Parcel Shipping Industry
- Retail-Ready Packaging Trends
- Table Figure 5-4. Retail-Ready Boxes: Product Examples
- Development of Value-Added Features in Boxes
- Examples of Value-Added Features
- Coated Boxes
- Table Figure 5-5. Coated Boxes: Product Examples
- Smart Boxes
- Table Figure 5-6. Smart Boxes: Product Examples
- Digital Printing & Boxes as Advertising
- Table Figure 5-7. Digital Printing: Product Examples
- Competitive Products
- Sustainability Initiatives
- Recycling & Recycled Content
- Compostability
- Renewable Resource & Forest Management
- Regulations & Standards
- Regulatory Bodies
- Renewable Energy Tax Credits
- Edge Crush Testing
- Consumer Insights
- Thoughts About Sustainability
- Table Consumer Opinions on Sustainability, 2024
- Importance of Various Sustainable Lifestyle Practices
- Table "How important are the following practices when you think of living a sustainable lifestyle?", 2024
- Sustainable Packaging Features Particularly Sought
- Table "How Important Are the Following Characteristics When You Think of `Sustainable' or `Eco-Friendly Packaging'", 2024
- Online Shopping Packaging Insights
- Table Online Shopping Packaging Insights, by Gender, Generation, &Household Income Bracket, 2024
- QR Codes
- Table QR Code Insights, by Gender, Generation, &Household Income Bracket, 2024
- Frequency of Online Shopping
- Table "Do You Shop Online For Home Delivery?" by Generation, 2024
- Estimated Share of Online Purchases Arriving in Boxes
- Table "What Share of Your Online Purchases Would You Estimate Arrives in Boxes, Instead of Paper or Plastic Mailers/Envelopes/Bags?" by Frequency of Online Shopping for Home Delivery, 2024
- Consumer Insights of Boxes & E-Commerce
- Table Consumer Insights of Boxes & E-Commerce, 2024
- Thoughts About Sustainability
- US Manufacturing Outlook
- Corrugated Boxes
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 6-1. Corrugated Boxes: Product Examples
- Table Corrugated Boxes: Advantages, Disadvantages, &Competitive Products
- Supply & Demand
- Table Corrugated Box Supply & Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated Box Supply & Demand, 2021 - 2028
- Production Trends
- Table Corrugated Box Shipments & Production, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated Box Shipments & Production, 2021 - 2028
- Applications (Shipping vs. Packaging)
- Markets
- Table Corrugated Box Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Corrugated Box Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028
- Market Share & Key Suppliers
- Table Figure 6-2. US Corrugated Boxes Market Share by Company, 2024
- Scope & Product Description
- Folding Cartons
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 7-1. Folding Cartons: Product Examples
- Table Folding Cartons: Advantages, Disadvantages, &Competitive Products
- Supply & Demand
- Table Folding Paperboard Carton Supply & Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Folding Paperboard Carton Supply & Demand, 2021 - 2028
- Markets
- Table Folding Paperboard Carton Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Folding Paperboard Carton Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028
- Market Share & Key Suppliers
- Table Figure 7-2. US Folded Paperboard Cartons Market Share by Company, 2024
- Scope & Product Description
- Set-Up Boxes
- Scope & Product Description
- Table Figure 8-1. Set-Up Paperboard Boxes: Product Examples
- Table Set-Up Paperboard Boxes: Advantages, Disadvantages, &Competitive Products
- Supply & Demand
- Table Set-Up Paperboard Box Supply & Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Set-Up Paperboard Box Supply & Demand, 2021 - 2028
- Markets
- Table Set-Up Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Set-Up Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028
- Market Share & Key Suppliers
- Table Figure 8-2. US Set-Up Paperboard Box Market Share by Company, 2024
- Scope & Product Description
- Food & Beverage Markets
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 9-1. Food & Beverage Applications for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2024
- Demand by Market
- Table Food & Beverage Box Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Food & Beverage Box Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028
- Grain Mill Products
- Table Grain Mill Products: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Grain Mill Products: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Grain Mill Products
- Table Figure 9-2. Grain Mill Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Meat, Poultry, &Seafood
- Table Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Meat, Poultry, &Seafood Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Meat, Poultry, &Seafood
- Table Figure 9-3. Meat, Poultry, &Seafood: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Fresh Produce
- Table Fresh Produce Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Fresh Produce Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 9-4. Fresh Produce: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Bakery Products
- Table Bakery Product Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Bakery Product Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Baked Goods
- Table Figure 9-5. Bakery Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Frozen Food
- Table Frozen Food Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Frozen Food Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Frozen Food
- Table Figure 9-6. Frozen Foods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Beverages
- Table Beverage Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Beverage Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Beverages
- Table Figure 9-7. Beverages: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Canned Food
- Table Canned Goods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Canned Goods Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Canned Goods
- Table Figure 9-8. Canned Foods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Dairy Products
- Table Dairy Product Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Dairy Product Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Dairy Products
- Table Figure 9-9. Dairy Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024 0%20%40%60%80%100%Corrugated BoxesFolding Cartons
- Candy & Confections
- Table Candy & Confection Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Candy & Confection Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Candy & Confections
- Table Figure 9-10. Candy & Confections: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Other Foods
- Table Other Foods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Other Foods Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Industry Codes Related to Selected Other Foods
- Table Figure 9-11. Other Foods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Market Scope
- Nonfood Nondurable Goods Markets
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 10-1. Nonfood Nondurable Goods Market for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2024
- Demand by Market
- Table Nonfood Nondurable Goods Box Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Nonfood Nondurable Goods Box Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028
- Paper & Publishing
- Table Paper & Publishing Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Paper & Publishing Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 10-2. Paper & Publishing Market: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Pharmaceuticals
- Table Pharmaceuticals Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Pharmaceuticals Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 10-3. Pharmaceuticals: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Rubber & Plastic Products
- Table Rubber & Plastic Product Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Rubber & Plastic Product Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 10-4. Rubber & Plastic Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Chemical Products
- Table Chemical Products: Box Demand by Product & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Chemical Products: Annual Box Demand by Product & Application, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 10-5. Chemical Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Cosmetics & Toiletries
- Table Cosmetics & Toiletries Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Cosmetics & Toiletries Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 10-6. Cosmetics & Toiletries: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Other Nonfood Nondurable Goods
- Table Other Nonfood Nondurable Goods Market: Box Demand by Product & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Other Nonfood Nondurable Goods Market: Annual Box Demand by Product & Application, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 10-7. Other Nonfood Nondurable Goods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Market Scope
- Durable Goods Markets
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 11-1. Durable Goods Applications for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2024
- Demand by Market
- Table Durable Goods Box Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Durable Goods Box Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028
- Machinery & Equipment
- Table Machinery & Equipment Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Machinery & Equipment Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-2. Machinery & Equipment: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Fabricated Metal Products
- Table Fabricated Metal Products Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Fabricated Metal Products Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-3. Fabricated Metal Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Glass & Ceramic Products
- Table Glass & Ceramic Products Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Glass & Ceramic Products Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-4. Glass & Ceramic Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Motor Vehicle Parts
- Table Motor Vehicle Parts Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Motor Vehicle Parts Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-5. Motor Vehicle Parts: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Furniture, Lumber, &Wood Products
- Table Furniture, Lumber, &Wood Products: Box Demand, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Furniture, Lumber, &Wood Products: Annual Box Demand, 2021 - 2028
- Toys & Sporting Goods
- Table Toys & Sporting Goods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Toys & Sporting Goods Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-6. Toys & Sporting Goods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Silverware & Jewelry
- Table Silverware & Jewelry Products Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Silverware & Jewelry Products Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-7. Silverware & Jewelry: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Music, Entertainment, &Software
- Table Music, Entertainment, &Software Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Music, Entertainment, &Software Products Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-8. Music, Entertainment, &Software Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Instruments & All Other Durable Goods
- Table Instruments & All Other Durable Goods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Instruments & All Other Durable Goods Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 11-9. Instruments & All Other Durable Goods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Market Scope
- Nonmanufacturing Markets
- Market Scope
- Table Figure 12-1. Nonmanufacturing Applications for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2024
- Demand by Market
- Table Nonmanufacturing Box Demand by Market & Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Annual Nonmanufacturing Box Demand by Market & Product, 2021 - 2028
- Foodservice & Carryout
- Table Foodservice & Carryout Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Foodservice & Carryout Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 12-2. Foodservice & Carryout: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- E-Commerce
- Table E-Commerce Market: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table E-Commerce Market: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 12-3. E-Commerce Boxes: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Moving, Storage, &Other Nonmanufacturing Markets
- Table Moving, Storage, &Other Nonmanufacturing Markets: Box Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Table Moving, Storage, &Other Nonmanufacturing Markets: Annual Box Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028
- Table Figure 12-4. Moving, Storage, &All Other Nonmanufacturing Markets: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2024
- Market Scope
- Industry Structure
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Table US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Sales by Company, 2024
- Market Share
- Table Figure 13-1. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market Share by Company, 2024,
- Table Figure 13-2. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Leading Supplier, 2024
- Table Figure 13-3. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2024
- Table Figure 13-4. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2024
- Table Figure 13-5. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2024
- Table Figure 13-6. US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2024
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Table Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
- Competitive Strategies
- Distribution Strategies
- Regional Dynamics
- List of Industry Participants
- Table Selected Industry Participants
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Appendix
- Report Details
- Table Relevant Industry Codes
- Table Relevant HS Codes
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Data Changes from Previous Version
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Demographic Trends
- Table Population & Households, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Consumer Spending
- Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Manufacturers' Shipments
- Table Manufacturers' Shipments, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- E-Commerce Sales
- Table E-Commerce Sales by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Retail Sales
- Table Retail Sales by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, &2034
- Economic Environment
- Report Details
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