Corrugated Boxes Market - Global Industry Analysis

Market Overview

The global Corrugated Boxes market accounted for USD 74.68 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 107.02 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028.

Inside liner, middle fluting, and outside liner are the three layers that make up a corrugated box's structure. The fibrous pulp extracted from the pine tree is used to make corrugated boxes. Corrugated boxes are more sturdy than cardboard boxes, and they can withstand the weight of shipping when stacked. Corrugated boxes are a form of packaging made of corrugated cardboard sheets. Unlike cardboard boxes, these boxes are extremely sturdy, versatile, light-weighted, cost-effective, crush-resistant, and pressure-resistant. During packing, loading, and unloading, corrugated boxes provide food protection, comfort, and ease of handling. These boxes are also environmentally friendly because they are made without the use of toxic materials and are simple to recycle. Corrugated boxes are a sustainable packaging option that can be used in a variety of industries, which is expected to boost overall market growth.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The industry did not suffer a loss as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak because corrugated boxes are the backbone of the supply chain. According to the Fibre Box Association, these boxes are extremely important in India, the United States, China, and Germany in 2019. The increasing use of these boxes for the supply of supplies to hospitals, pharmacies, supermarkets, and grocery stores has resulted in a large increase in demand for these boxes. Corrugated packaging products are made of paperboards and are constructed to provide the highest degree of security to goods in storage and transit, such as large, bulky, delicate, or high-value items. Corrugated packaging comes in a variety of sizes, so it can be used to package anything from small items to heavy-duty items.

Growth Factors

The major growth factors of Corrugated Boxes Market are: Demand in end user industries, Food and beverage packaging, chemicals, glassware and ceramics packaging, paper, electronics, textiles, personal care, and household goods all use corrugated boxes. Corrugated boxes are in high demand due to the growth of these end-use industries around the world. Furthermore, the e-commerce industry is booming as a result of the conveniences that online shopping provides, such as free shipping and hassle-free delivery and return policies. The use of product-specific corrugated boxes by online retailers to protect products from mechanical stress is positively affecting market development.

Digital printing advancements, the digital print market is maturing, and systems are now being designed to meet the demands of the high-volume liner and post-print industries. The ability to personalise either relating to products, countries, stores, or individuals, as well as the level of quality now accessible through the latest technologies, have all combined to produce a "perfect storm" of growth opportunities for converters and printers.

Report Scope:

Material Segment Analysis

The market has been divided into recycled fibre and virgin fibre segments based on material form. The recycled fibre segment holds the largest market share and is expected to rise over the forecast period. Because of its properties such as being lightweight, recyclable, and protecting fragile items, recycled fibre is in high demand. These characteristics are driving up demand for recycled fibre in corrugated box manufacturing. Furthermore, widespread use in the packaging of lightweight products such as electronics, fast moving consumer goods, and cosmetics would propel this segment forward in the coming years.

End User Segment Analysis

E-commerce, chemicals, electricals & electronics, food & beverages, textile, personal care & household, and others are the end-use segments of the industry. Food and beverage had the largest market share and was expected to rise at the fastest pace during the forecasting period. Increasing demand for packaged foods, changes in consumer lifestyles, increased disposable income, and an increase in online food and beverage retailing are the key factors driving this segment's development. During the forecast period, this is expected to accelerate the food & beverage segment's dominance in the global market.

Regional Segment Analysis

North America currently holds the largest share of 37% for the corrugated box industry, and this dominance is expected to continue over the forecast era. The region's major driving factors in the global market are rapid growth in the e-commerce sector, low costs, a rise in packaged product consumption, and better product safety. In addition, the recent acquisition of KapStone Paper and Westrock Company will boost business growth in the United States. Due to increased demand from various end-use industries, many producers are planning to expand their manufacturing capacities. Over the forecast period, this is projected to stimulate the growth of the global corrugated boxes industry.

Over the projected era, Asia Pacific is expected to have the highest CAGR of 6.6% in the global market. To meet the demand for corrugated boxes, manufacturers are investing in developing countries. Furthermore, evolving consumer lifestyles, increased online shopping, increased awareness of eco-friendly packaging, and strong economic growth in countries such as China and India are expected to drive market growth in the global corrugated boxes market during the forecast period.

Key Market Players & Competitive Landscape

Companies engage in mergers and acquisitions as well as new product creation in order to increase their market share and achieve a competitive edge over their rivals. Some of key players in Corrugated Boxes market are Smurfit Kappa Group, DS Smith PLC, Packaging Corporation of America, Cascades Inc., International Paper Company, Rengo Co. Ltd., Westrock Company, Mondi PLC, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, among others.

The global Corrugated Boxes market is segmented as follows:

By Types

• Folder Boxes
• Telescope Boxes
• Rigid Boxes
• Slotted Boxes

By End-Users

• E-commerce
• Electronic Industry
• Food & Beverage
• Chemicals
• Textile Goods
• Paper Industry
• Pharmaceuticals

By Material

• Virgin Fiber
• Recycled Fiber

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

• Chapter No. 1 Introduction
  • 1.1. Report Description
    • 1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
    • 1.1.2. USP & Key Offerings
  • 1.2. Key Benefits for Stakehulders
  • 1.3. Target Audience
  • 1.4. Report Scope
• Chapter No. 2 Executive Summary
  • 2.1. Key Findings
    • 2.1.1. Top Investment Pockets
      • 2.1.1.1. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Types
      • 2.1.1.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By End Users
      • 2.1.1.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Material
      • 2.1.1.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis, By Region
  • 2.2. Market Snapshot
  • 2.3. Global Corrugated Boxes Market, 2016 – 2028 (USD Million)
  • 2.4. Insights from Primary Respondents
• Chapter No. 3 COVID 19 Impact Analysis
  • 3.1. Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic, By Region
    • 3.1.1. North America
    • 3.1.2. Europe
    • 3.1.3. Asia Pacific
    • 3.1.4. Latin America
    • 3.1.5. The Middle-East and Africa
  • 3.2. Quarterly Market Revenue and Forecast by Region 2020 & 2021
  • 3.3. Pre COVID-19 Market Revenue, By Region, 2016-2019 (USD Million)
  • 3.4. Post COVID-19 Market Revenue, By Region, 2020-2028 (USD Million)
  • 3.5. Key Strategies Undertaken by Companies to Tackle COVID-19
    • 3.5.1. Company Quarterly Revenue Analysis, 2019 & 2020
  • 3.6. Short Term Dynamics
  • 3.7. Long Term Dynamics
• Chapter No. 4 Corrugated Boxes Market – Types Segment Analysis
  • 4.1. Overview
    • 4.1.1. Market Revenue Share, By Types, 2020 & 2028
  • 4.2. Fulder Boxes
    • 4.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 4.2.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 4.2.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 4.3. Telescope Boxes
    • 4.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 4.3.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 4.3.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 4.4. Rigid Boxes
    • 4.4.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 4.4.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 4.4.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 4.5. Slotted Boxes
    • 4.5.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 4.5.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 4.5.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
• Chapter No. 5 Corrugated Boxes Market – End Users Segment Analysis
  • 5.1. Overview
    • 5.1.1. Market Revenue Share, By End Users, 2020 & 2028
  • 5.2. E-commerce
    • 5.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.2.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.2.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 5.3. Electronic Industry
    • 5.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.3.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.3.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 5.4. Food & Beverage
    • 5.4.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.4.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.4.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 5.5. Chemicals
    • 5.5.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.5.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.5.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 5.6. Textile Goods
    • 5.6.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.6.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.6.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 5.7. Paper Industry
    • 5.7.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.7.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.7.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 5.8. Pharmaceuticals
    • 5.8.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.8.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.8.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 5.9. Others
    • 5.9.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 5.9.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 5.9.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
• Chapter No. 6 Corrugated Boxes Market – Material Segment Analysis
  • 6.1. Overview
    • 6.1.1. Market Revenue Share, By Material, 2020 & 2028
  • 6.2. Virgin Fiber
    • 6.2.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 6.2.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 6.2.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
  • 6.3. Recycled Fiber
    • 6.3.1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region (USD Million)
    • 6.3.2. Comparative Revenue Analysis, By Country, 2020 & 2028
    • 6.3.3. Key Market Trends, Growth Factors, & Opportunities
• Chapter No. 7 Corrugated Boxes Market – Regional Analysis
  • 7.1. Overview
    • 7.1.1. Global Market Revenue Share, By Region, 2020 & 2028
    • 7.1.2. Global Market Revenue, By Region, 2016 – 2028 (USD Million)
  • 7.2. North America
    • 7.2.1. North America Market Revenue, By Country, 2016 – 2028 (USD Million)
    • 7.2.2. North America Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.2.3. North America Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.2.4. North America Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.2.5. U.S.
      • 7.2.5.1. U.S. Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.2.5.2. U.S. Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.2.5.3. U.S. Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.2.6. Canada
      • 7.2.6.1. Canada Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.2.6.2. Canada Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.2.6.3. Canada Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.2.7. Mexico
      • 7.2.7.1. Mexico Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.2.7.2. Mexico Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.2.7.3. Mexico Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
  • 7.3. Europe
    • 7.3.1. Europe Market Revenue, By Country, 2016 – 2028 (USD Million)
    • 7.3.2. Europe Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.3. Europe Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.4. Europe Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.5. Germany
      • 7.3.5.1. Germany Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.5.2. Germany Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.5.3. Germany Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.6. France
      • 7.3.6.1. France Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.6.2. France Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.6.3. France Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.7. U.K.
      • 7.3.7.1. U.K. Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.7.2. U.K. Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.7.3. U.K. Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.8. Italy
      • 7.3.8.1. Italy Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.8.2. Italy Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.8.3. Italy Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.9. Spain
      • 7.3.9.1. Spain Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.9.2. Spain Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.9.3. Spain Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.3.10. Rest of Europe
      • 7.3.10.1. Rest of Europe Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.10.2. Rest of Europe Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.3.10.3. Rest of Europe Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
  • 7.4. Asia Pacific
    • 7.4.1. Asia Pacific Market Revenue, By Country, 2016 – 2028 (USD Million)
    • 7.4.2. Asia Pacific Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.3. Asia Pacific Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.4. Asia Pacific Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.5. China
      • 7.4.5.1. China Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.5.2. China Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.5.3. China Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.6. Japan
      • 7.4.6.1. Japan Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.6.2. Japan Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.6.3. Japan Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.7. India
      • 7.4.7.1. India Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.7.2. India Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.7.3. India Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.8. South Korea
      • 7.4.8.1. South Korea Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.8.2. South Korea Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.8.3. South Korea Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.9. South-East Asia
      • 7.4.9.1. South-East Asia Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.9.2. South-East Asia Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.9.3. South-East Asia Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.4.10. Rest of Asia Pacific
      • 7.4.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.4.10.3. Rest of Asia Pacific Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
  • 7.5. Latin America
    • 7.5.1. Latin America Market Revenue, By Country, 2016 – 2028 (USD Million)
    • 7.5.2. Latin America Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.5.3. Latin America Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.5.4. Latin America Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.5.5. Brazil
      • 7.5.5.1. Brazil Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.5.5.2. Brazil Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.5.5.3. Brazil Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.5.6. Argentina
      • 7.5.6.1. Argentina Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.5.6.2. Argentina Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.5.6.3. Argentina Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.5.7. Rest of Latin America
      • 7.5.7.1. Rest of Latin America Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.5.7.2. Rest of Latin America Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.5.7.3. Rest of Latin America Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
  • 7.6. The Middle-East and Africa
    • 7.6.1. The Middle-East and Africa Market Revenue, By Country, 2016 – 2028 (USD Million)
    • 7.6.2. The Middle-East and Africa Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.6.3. The Middle-East and Africa Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.6.4. The Middle-East and Africa Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.6.5. GCC Countries
      • 7.6.5.1. GCC Countries Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.6.5.2. GCC Countries Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.6.5.3. GCC Countries Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.6.6. South Africa
      • 7.6.6.1. South Africa Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.6.6.2. South Africa Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.6.6.3. South Africa Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
    • 7.6.7. Rest of Middle-East Africa
      • 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle-East Africa Market Revenue, By Types, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle-East Africa Market Revenue, By End Users, 2016 – 2028
      • 7.6.7.3. Rest of Middle-East Africa Market Revenue, By Material, 2016 – 2028
• Chapter No. 8 Corrugated Boxes Market – Industry Analysis
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Market Drivers
    • 8.2.1. Driving Factor 1 Analysis
    • 8.2.2. Driving Factor 2 Analysis
  • 8.3. Market Restraints
    • 8.3.1. Restraining Factor Analysis
  • 8.4. Market Opportunities
    • 8.4.1. Market Opportunity Analysis
  • 8.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
  • 8.6. PEST Analysis
  • 8.7. Regulatory Landscape
  • 8.8. Technulogy Landscape
  • 8.9. Regional Market Trends
    • 8.9.1. North America
    • 8.9.2. Europe
    • 8.9.3. Asia Pacific
    • 8.9.4. Latin America
    • 8.9.5. The Middle-East and Africa
  • 8.10. Pricing Analysis
  • 8.11. Value Chain Analysis
  • 8.12. Downstream Buyers
  • 8.13. Distributors/Traders List
• Chapter No. 9 Competitive Landscape
  • 9.1. Company Market Share Analysis – 2019
    • 9.1.1. Global Corrugated Boxes Market: Company Market Share, 2019
    • 9.1.2. Global Corrugated Boxes Market, Company Market Revenue, 2016 – 2019 (USD Million)
    • 9.1.3. Global Corrugated Boxes Market, Company Y-o-Y Growth, 2017 – 2019 (%)
    • 9.1.4. Global Corrugated Boxes Market: Radar Determinant Chart, 2019
  • 9.2. Strategic Developments
    • 9.2.1. Acquisitions & Mergers
    • 9.2.2. New Product Launch
    • 9.2.3. Regional Expansion
  • 9.3. Company Strategic Developments – Heat Map Analysis
• Chapter No. 10 Company Profiles
  • 10.1. Smurfit Kappa Group
    • 10.1.1. Company Overview
    • 10.1.2. Key Executives
    • 10.1.3. Product Portfulio
    • 10.1.4. Financial Overview
    • 10.1.5. Operating Business Segments
    • 10.1.6. Business Performance
    • 10.1.7. Recent Developments
  • 10.2. DS Smith PLC
  • 10.3. Packaging Corporation of America
  • 10.4. Cascades Inc.
  • 10.5. International Paper Company
  • 10.6. Rengo Co. Ltd.
  • 10.7. Westrock Company
  • 10.8. Mondi PLC
  • 10.9. KapStone Paper
  • 10.10. Packaging Corporation
• Chapter No. 11 Marketing Strategy Analysis
  • 11.1. Marketing Channel
  • 11.2. Direct Marketing
  • 11.3. Indirect Marketing
  • 11.4. Marketing Channel Development Trends
  • 11.5. Economic/Pulitical Environmental Change
• Chapter No. 12 Research Methodulogy
  • 12.1. Research Methodulogy
  • 12.2. Phase I - Secondary Research
  • 12.3. Phase II - Data Modeling
    • 12.3.1. Company Share Analysis Model
    • 12.3.2. Revenue Based Modeling
  • 12.4. Phase III - Primary Research
  • 12.5. Research Limitations
    • 12.5.1. Assumptions