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Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Publisher IBISWorld
Published Apr 07, 2025
Length 49 Pages
SKU # IBSS19911237

Description

Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing in the US

The Cardboard Box and Container Manufacturing industry is the largest paper-converting industry in the United States. This industry is a significant consumer of paper, paperboard and old corrugated containers, servicing nearly every sector of the economy. Industry manufacturers produce cardboard boxes, containers and other packaging solutions, including shoe boxes, mailing cases and milk cartons. The continued expansion of online retailers has significantly contributed to industry growth over the past five years, as cardboard has remained one of the most widely used materials for packaging and shipping consumer goods. Nonetheless, the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic slowdown that followed muted some of the gains made during the period. Overall, revenue will inch upward at a CAGR of 0.1% to $81.7 billion over the past five years, including a 0.1% decline in 2023.

This industry converts purchased paper, paperboard and old corrugated containers into cardboard boxes, containers and similar packaging solutions. Industry operators produce corrugated and solid cardboard packaging for a range of sectors and industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale, shipping and retail, among others.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares."

Table of Contents

49 Pages


ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY

Industry Definition
Main Activities
Similar Industries
Additional Resources

INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

Executive Summary
Key External Drivers
Current Performance
Industry Outlook
Industry Life Cycle

PRODUCTS & MARKETS

Supply Chain
Products & Services
Demand Determinants
Major Markets
International Trade
Business Locations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Market Share Concentration
Key Success Factors
Cost Structure Benchmarks
Basis of Competition
Barriers to Entry
Industry Globalization

MAJOR COMPANIES

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Capital Intensity
Technology & Systems
Revenue Volatility
Regulation & Policy
Industry Assistance

KEY STATISTICS

Industry Data
Annual Change
Key Ratios

JARGON & GLOSSARY
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