Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes (US Market & Forecast)

Description

List of Tables

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.

Product Code: 4292

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

Product Code: 4292

List of Tables

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

Table 2-1: Macroeconomic Indicators, 2019 - 2023 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 2-2: Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Product, 2019 - 2022 (million dollars)
Table 2-3: Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (million dollars)

3. Overview

Table 3-1: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand, 2006 - 2021 (thousand tons & million dollars)
Table 3-2: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & thousand tons)
Table 3-3: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & thousand tons)
Table 3-4: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Average Price by Product, 2011 - 2031 (dollars per ton)
Table 3-5: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars & thousand tons)
Table 3-6: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Supply & Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

4. Raw Materials

Table 4-1: Paperboard Supply & Demand by Type, 2011 - 2031 (thousand tons)
Table 4-2: Paperboard Consumption in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Grade & Box Type, 2011 - 2031 (thousand tons)
Table 4-3: Selected Other Materials Consumption in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Material, 2011 - 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 4-4: Protective Coatings Consumption in Corrugated & Paperboard Box Production by Type, 2011 - 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)

6. Corrugated Boxes

Table 6-1: Corrugated Boxes: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Competitive Products
Table 6-2: Corrugated Box Supply & Demand, 2011 - 2031 (thousand tons & million dollars)
Table 6-3: Corrugated Box Shipments & Production, 2011 - 2031 (thousand tons & billion square feet)
Table 6-4: Corrugated Box Demand by Application, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 6-5: Corrugated Box Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

7. Folding Cartons

Table 7-1: Folding Cartons: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Competitive Products
Table 7-2: Folding Paperboard Carton Supply & Demand, 2011 - 2031 (thousand tons & million dollars)
Table 7-3: Folding Paperboard Carton Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

8. Set-Up Paperboard Boxes

Table 8-1: Set-Up Paperboard Boxes: Advantages, Disadvantages, & Competitive Products
Table 8-2: Set-Up Paperboard Box Supply & Demand, 2011 - 2031 (thousand tons & million dollars)
Table 8-3: Set-Up Paperboard Box Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

9. Food & Beverage Markets

Table 9-1: Food & Beverage Box Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-2: Grain Mill Products: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-3: Industry Codes Related to Grain Mill Products
Table 9-4: Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-5: Industry Codes Related to Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Table 9-6: Beverage Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-7: Industry Codes Related to Beverages
Table 9-8: Fresh Produce Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-9: Frozen Food Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-10: Industry Codes Related to Frozen Food
Table 9-11: Bakery Product Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-12: Industry Codes Related to Baked Goods
Table 9-13: Canned Goods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-14: Industry Codes Related to Canned Goods
Table 9-15: Dairy Product Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-16: Industry Codes Related to Dairy Products
Table 9-17: Candy & Confection Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-18: Industry Codes Related to Candy & Confections
Table 9-19: Other Foods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 9-20: Industry Codes Related to Selected Other Foods

10. Nonfood Nondurable Goods Markets

Table 10-1: Nonfood Nondurable Goods Box Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 10-2: Paper & Publishing Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 10-3: Rubber & Plastic Product Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 10-4: Pharmaceuticals Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 10-5: Chemical Products: Box Demand by Application & Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 10-6: Cosmetics & Toiletries Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 10-7: Other Nonfood Nondurable Goods Market: Box Demand by Application & Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

11. Durable Goods Markets

Table 11-1: Durable Goods Box Demand by Market, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-2: Machinery & Equipment Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-3: Glass & Ceramic Products Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-4: Fabricated Metal Products Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-5: Furniture, Lumber, & Wood Products: Box Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-6: Toys & Sporting Goods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-7: Silverware & Jewelry Products Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-8: Motor Vehicle Parts Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-9: Music, Entertainment, & Software Products Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 11-10: Instruments & All Other Durable Goods Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

12. Nonmanufacturing Markets

Table 12-1: Nonmanufacturing Box Demand by Market & Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 12-2: Foodservice & Carryout Market: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 12-3: E-Commerce Market: Box Demand, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)
Table 12-4: Moving, Storage, & Other Nonmanufacturing Markets: Box Demand by Product, 2011 - 2031 (million dollars)

13. Industry Structure

Table 13-1: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Sales by Company, 2021 (million dollars)
Table 13-2: Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 13-3: Selected Industry Participants

14. Appendix

Table 14-1: Relevant Industry Codes
Table 14-2: Relevant HS Codes
Table 14-3: Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 14-4: Macroeconomic Indicators, 2011 - 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 14-5: Population & Households, 2011 - 2031 (million persons)
Table 14-6: Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2011 - 2031 (billion dollars)
Table 14-7: Manufacturers' Shipments, 2011 - 2031 (billion dollars & billion 2012 dollars)
Table 14-8: E-Commerce Sales by Market, 2011 - 2031 (billion dollars)
Table 14-9: Retail Sales by Market, 2011 - 2031 (billion dollars)

List of Figures

1. Executive Summary

Figure 1-1: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

Figure 2-1: Real GDP by Economic Sector, 2020 - 2023 (% annual change)
Figure 2-2: Annual Corrugated & Paperboard Box Value Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (% annual change)

3. Overview

Figure 3-1: Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes: Product Examples
Figure 3-2: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand, 2005 - 2021 (million dollars)
Figure 3-3: Corrugated & Paperboard Box Average Price by Product, 2011 - 2031 (dollars per ton)
Figure 3-4: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Imports Share by Source, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 3-5: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Exports Share by Destination, 2021 (billion dollars)

5. Factors Impacting Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand

Figure 5-1: Product Example: Boxes Used for E-Commerce Orders
Figure 5-2: Product Example: Retail-Ready Boxes
Figure 5-3: Product Examples: Coated Boxes
Figure 5-4: Product Example: Smart Boxes
Figure 5-5: Product Examples: Digital Printing

6. Corrugated Boxes

Figure 6-1: Corrugated Boxes: Product Examples
Figure 6-2: US Corrugated Boxes Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)

7. Folding Cartons

Figure 7-1: Folding Cartons: Product Examples
Figure 7-2: US Folded Paperboard Cartons Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)

8. Set-Up Paperboard Boxes

Figure 8-1: Set-Up Paperboard Boxes: Product Examples
Figure 8-2: US Set-Up Paperboard Box Market Share by Company, 2021 (million dollars)

9. Food & Beverage Markets

Figure 9-1: Food & Beverage Applications for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2021
Figure 9-2: Grain Mill Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-3: Meat, Poultry, & Seafood: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-4: Beverages: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-5: Fresh Produce: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-6: Frozen Foods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-7: Bakery Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-8: Canned Foods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-9: Dairy Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-10: Candy & Confections: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 9-11: Other Foods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021

10. Nonfood Nondurable Goods Markets

Figure 10-1: Nonfood Nondurable Goods Applications for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2021
Figure 10-2: Paper & Publishing Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 10-3: Rubber & Plastic Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 10-4: Pharmaceuticals: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 10-5: Chemical Products: Examples & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 10-6: Cosmetics & Toiletries: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 10-7: Other Nonfood Nondurable Goods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021

11. Durable Goods Markets

Figure 11-1: Durable Goods Applications for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2021
Figure 11-2: Machinery & Equipment: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 11-3: Glass & Ceramic Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 11-4: Fabricated Metal Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 11-5: Toys & Sporting Goods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 11-6: Silverware & Jewelry Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 11-7: Motor Vehicle Parts: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 11-8: Music, Entertainment, & Software Products: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 11-9: Instruments & All Other Durable Goods: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021

12. Nonmanufacturing Markets

Figure 12-1: Nonmanufacturing Applications for Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes, 2021
Figure 12-2: Foodservice & Carryout: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021
Figure 12-3: E-Commerce: Applications
Figure 12-4: Moving, Storage, & All Other Nonmanufacturing Markets: Applications & Box Demand by Product, 2021

13. Industry Structure

Figure 13-1: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market Share by Company, 2021 (billion dollars)
Figure 13-2: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 13-3: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 13-4: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 13-5: US Corrugated & Paperboard Box Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 13-6: US Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2021

Corrugated & Paperboard Boxes (US Market & Forecast)

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Study Highlights include:

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

3. Overview

4. Raw Materials

5. Factors Impacting Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand

6. Corrugated Boxes

7. Folding Cartons

8. Set-Up Paperboard Boxes

9. Food & Beverage Markets

10. Nonfood Nondurable Goods Markets

11. Durable Goods Markets

12. Nonmanufacturing Markets

13. Industry Structure

14. Appendix

List of Tables

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

3. Overview

4. Raw Materials

6. Corrugated Boxes

7. Folding Cartons

8. Set-Up Paperboard Boxes

9. Food & Beverage Markets

10. Nonfood Nondurable Goods Markets

11. Durable Goods Markets

12. Nonmanufacturing Markets

13. Industry Structure

14. Appendix

List of Figures

1. Executive Summary

2. COVID-19 Pandemic

3. Overview

5. Factors Impacting Corrugated & Paperboard Box Demand

6. Corrugated Boxes

7. Folding Cartons

8. Set-Up Paperboard Boxes

9. Food & Beverage Markets

10. Nonfood Nondurable Goods Markets

11. Durable Goods Markets

12. Nonmanufacturing Markets

13. Industry Structure