U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Material, By Product Type (Plastic, Metal, Paperboard), By Capacity, By End User, and By Country

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The U.S. foldable and collapsible container market size is expected to reach USD 595.41 Million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "US Foldable and Collapsible Container Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Material (Plastic, Metal, Paperboard), By Product Type, By Capacity, By End User, and By Country; Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Foldable and collapsible containers is driving across the US due to their efficiency in optimizing space, supporting reusable logistics, and compliance with sustainability goals. These containers are widely adopted across retail, food distribution, pharmaceuticals, and industrial supply chains for material handling, bulk storage, and reverse logistics.

The growing focus on reducing packaging waste, improving automation compatibility and enhancing supply chain efficiency is fueling the shift toward collapsible container systems. As industries prioritize reusable packaging solutions, demand across sectors such as automotive, e-commerce, and chemicals is expected to strengthen the market outlook.

U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market Report Highlights

Based on material, the plastic segment dominated the market in 2024, owing to its durability, lightweight structure, and suitability for reusable container systems in food, retail, and industrial logistics.

In terms of product type, the crates segment dominated the market in 2024. This is driven by its extensive use in food processing, retail distribution, and agriculture.

Based on capacity, the 50-250 kg segment held the dominant market share in 2024, attributed to its suitability for medium-load applications in automotive, industrial, and grocery logistics.

In terms of end user, the food & beverage segment dominated the market in 2024. This is driven by the need for hygienic, reusable container solutions in cold chain operations, grocery supply chains, and bulk food transport.

A few global key market players include ORBIS Corporation, Monoflo International, Compact Container Systems (CCS), RPP Containers, Myers Industries, Inc, TranPak Inc., Loadhog Inc, Flex Container, Georg Utz Holding AG, Green Processing Company, and CHEP.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of material, product type, capacity, end user, and country:

By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Plastic

Metal

Paperboard

By Product Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Boxes & Cartons

Crates

Jerry Cans

Pallet Boxes

Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)

By Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Up to 50 kg

50-250 kg

Above 250 kg

By End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Retail & E-commerce

Food & Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Automotive

Chemical & Fertilizer

Building & Construction

Shipping & Logistics

Other End Users

Product Code: PM5976

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market Insights

4.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. E-commerce Expansion Driving Reusable Packaging Adoption
  - 4.2.1.2. Adoption of Foldable Containers in Food & Automotive Industries
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Upfront Investment and Ongoing Maintenance Costs
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Material

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.3. Plastic
- 5.3.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Plastic, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.4. Metal
- 5.4.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Metal, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.5. Paperboard
- 5.5.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Paperboard, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

6. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Product Type

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.3. Crates
- 6.3.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Crates, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.4. Jerry Cans
- 6.4.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Jerry Cans, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.5. Pallet Boxes
6.6. Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC)
- 6.6.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC), by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

7. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Capacity

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.3. Up to 50 kg
- 7.3.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Up to 50 kg, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.4. 50-250 kg
- 7.4.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by 50-250 kg, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.5. Above 250 kg
- 7.5.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Above 250 kg, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

8. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by End User

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3. Retail & E-commerce
- 8.3.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Retail & E-commerce, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.4. Food & Beverage
- 8.4.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Food & Beverage, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.5. Pharmaceutical
- 8.5.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Pharmaceutical, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.6. Automotive
- 8.6.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Automotive, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.7. Chemical & Fertilizer
- 8.7.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Chemical & Fertilizer, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.8. Building & Construction
- 8.8.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Building & Construction, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.9. Shipping & Logistics
- 8.9.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Shipping & Logistics, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.10. Other End Users
- 8.10.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Other End Users, by Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

9. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Country

9.1. Key Findings
9.2. Introduction
- 9.2.1. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market Assessment, By Country, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
9.3. U.S. Foldable and Collapsible Container Market
- 9.3.1. US: Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.3.2. US: Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Product Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.3.3. US: Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by Capacity, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 9.3.4. US: Foldable and Collapsible Container Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 10.1.1. Expansion
- 10.1.2. Acquisitions
10.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

11. Company Profiles

11.1. CHEP
- 11.1.1. Company Overview
- 11.1.2. Financial Performance
- 11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.1.4. Recent Development
11.2. Compact Container Systems (CCS)
- 11.2.1. Company Overview
- 11.2.2. Financial Performance
- 11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.2.4. Recent Development
11.3. Flex Container
- 11.3.1. Company Overview
- 11.3.2. Financial Performance
- 11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.3.4. Recent Development
11.4. Georg Utz Holding AG
- 11.4.1. Company Overview
- 11.4.2. Financial Performance
- 11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.4.4. Recent Development
11.5. Green Processing Company
- 11.5.1. Company Overview
- 11.5.2. Financial Performance
- 11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.5.4. Recent Development
11.6. Loadhog Inc
- 11.6.1. Company Overview
- 11.6.2. Financial Performance
- 11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.6.4. Recent Development
11.7. Monoflo International
- 11.7.1. Company Overview
- 11.7.2. Financial Performance
- 11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.7.4. Recent Development
11.8. Myers Industries, Inc
- 11.8.1. Company Overview
- 11.8.2. Financial Performance
- 11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.8.4. Recent Development
11.9. ORBIS Corporation
- 11.9.1. Company Overview
- 11.9.2. Financial Performance
- 11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.9.4. Recent Development
11.10. RPP Containers
- 11.10.1. Company Overview
- 11.10.2. Financial Performance
- 11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.10.4. Recent Development
11.11. TranPak Inc.
- 11.11.1. Company Overview
- 11.11.2. Financial Performance
- 11.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 11.11.4. Recent Development