The Global Corrugated Boxes Market Size is valued at 65.18 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach 91.54 billion by the year 2031 at a 4.37% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.
Corrugated boxes are disposable containers made by joining three layers of corrugated cardboard sheets together. They are lightweight, flexible, biodegradable, recyclable, and cost-effective, and they aid in the protection of fragile objects during transportation. They remain intact when exposed to unfavorable conditions such as moisture and abrupt temperature changes. Furthermore, they help to reduce the danger of microbial contamination and extend the shelf life of items. As a result, corrugated boxes are widely used in a variety of industries for effective product packaging. Furthermore, increased R&D initiatives to update and improve the chemical resistance, dimensional stability, and other qualities of corrugated boxes are broadening their applications.
However, people were not permitted to leave their homes during the lockdown in all countries, but due to an increase in consumer goods consumption, demand for e-commerce products has skyrocketed, resulting in an increased need for corrugated packaging as home delivery was the only option left for the people. The rise in online grocery stores, personal hygiene and home cleaning products, and baby supplies with home delivery services has raised the demand for corrugated packaging in all nations throughout the epidemic.
The corrugated boxes market is segmented based on material, printing ink, printing technology, type, and end-use. Based on material, the market is segmented as liner board, medium, and others. The printing ink segment includes water-based ink, UV-curable ink, holt melt-based inks, and solvent-based inks. By printing technology, the market is segmented into flexography, lithography, and digital printing. The type segment includes slotted boxes, telescope boxes, rigid boxes, and folder boxes. The end-use industry segment includes food & beverages, electronic goods, home & personal care, chemicals, textile, glassware & ceramics, paper products, and others.
The liner board category is expected to hold a major share of the global corrugated boxes market in 2024. Due to its great strength and moisture resistance, it is utilized as an outer and intermediate ply in corrugated boxes. They are primarily used to produce high-quality color-printed corrugated boxes for the food and beverage industries, home and personal care, and other industries.
The slotted box segment is projected to grow at a rapid rate in the global corrugated boxes market. They are often constructed from a single piece of corrugated board that has been swapped, glued, and taped. The slotted box is a well-designed product that produces less waste during the manufacturing process. It is great for shipping a wide range of items, such as mugs, cups, and books.
Asia Pacific corrugated boxes market is expected to register the highest market share in terms of revenue in the near future. The existence of densely populated nations like China and India, as well as increasing urbanization and spending power, will assist the growth of the packaging business in the Asia Pacific and, therefore, corrugated boards. Increasing environmental consciousness and the need for greener packaging solutions in the region will propel the market forward. Furthermore, government moves in nations such as India to restrict plastic-based packaging would shift the focus to paper packaging. Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) and investments in a variety of packaging projects in Asian countries are expected to rise rapidly. Furthermore, economic and industrial advancements in Europe would establish a solid foundation for corrugated board demand growth in the region throughout the projection period.
Report Attribute |
Specifications |
Market size value in 2023 |
USD 65.18 Bn |
Revenue forecast in 2031 |
USD 91.54 Bn |
Growth rate CAGR |
CAGR of 4.37% from 2024 to 2031 |
Quantitative units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Million, Volume (Million Square Meter), and CAGR from 2024 to 2031 |
Historic Year |
2019 to 2023 |
Forecast Year |
2024-2031 |
Report coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market statistics, growth prospects, and trends |
Segments covered |
End-User, Plastic Type, And Additive Type |
Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; Southeast Asia; South Korea; Southeast Asia |
Competitive Landscape |
Mondi Group, International Paper, Westrock Company, DS Smith, Smurfit Kappa Group, Rengo Co. Ltd, Cascades Inc., Packaging Corporation of America, Georgia-Pacific, LLC., and Nine-Dragons Worldwide (China) Investment Group Co., Ltd. |
Customization scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
Pricing and available payment methods |
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Corrugated Boxes Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Corrugated Boxes Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Product Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Product Type & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Million Square Meters)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Product Type:
5.2.1. Slotted Boxes
5.2.2. Telescope Boxes
5.2.3. Rigid Boxes
5.2.4. Folder Boxes
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Material & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Million Square Meters)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Material:
6.2.1. Linerboard
6.2.2. Medium
6.2.3. Others
Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Printing Ink Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Printing Ink & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Million Square Meters)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Printing Ink:
7.2.1. Water-Based Ink
7.2.2. Uv-Curable Ink
7.2.3. Hot Melt-Based Ink
7.2.4. Solvent-Based Ink
Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Printing Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by Printing Technology & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Million Square Meters)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Printing Technology:
8.2.1. Digital Printing
8.2.2. Flexography Printing
8.2.3. Lithography Printing
8.2.4. Others
Chapter 9. Market Segmentation 5: by End-use Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. by End-use & Market Share, 2023 & 2031
9.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Million Square Meters)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End-use:
9.2.1. Food & Beverages
9.2.2. Electronic Goods
9.2.3. Home & Personal Care Goods
9.2.4. Chemicals
9.2.5. Textile Goods
9.2.6. Glassware & Ceramics
9.2.7. Paper Products
9.2.8. Others
Chapter 10. Corrugated Boxes Market Segmentation 6: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. North America
10.1.1. North America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2023-2031
10.1.2. North America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) Estimates and Forecasts by Material, 2023-2031
10.1.3. North America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Ink, 2023-2031
10.1.4. North America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Technology, 2023-2031
10.1.5. North America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by End-use, 2023-2031
10.1.6. North America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Europe Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Product Type, 2023-2031
10.2.2. Europe Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Material, 2023-2031
10.2.3. Europe Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Ink, 2023-2031
10.2.4. Europe Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Technology, 2023-2031
10.2.5. Europe Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by End-use, 2023-2031
10.2.6. Europe Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by country, 2023-2031
10.3. Asia Pacific
10.3.1. Asia Pacific Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Product Type, 2023-2031
10.3.2. Asia Pacific Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Material, 2023-2031
10.3.3. Asia-Pacific Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Ink, 2023-2031
10.3.4. Asia Pacific Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Technology, 2023-2031
10.3.5. Asia Pacific Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by End-use, 2023-2031
10.3.6. Asia Pacific Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by country, 2023-2031
10.4. Latin America
10.4.1. Latin America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Product Type, 2023-2031
10.4.2. Latin America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Material, 2023-2031
10.4.3. Latin America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Ink, 2023-2031
10.4.4. Latin America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Technology, 2023-2031
10.4.5. Latin America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by End-use, 2023-2031
10.4.6. Latin America Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by country, 2023-2031
10.5. Middle East & Africa
10.5.1. Middle East & Africa Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Product Type, 2023-2031
10.5.2. Middle East & Africa Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Material, 2023-2031
10.5.3. Middle East & Africa Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Ink, 2023-2031
10.5.4. Middle East & Africa Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by Printing Technology, 2023-2031
10.5.5. Middle East & Africa Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by End-use, 2023-2031
10.5.6. Middle East & Africa Corrugated Boxes Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Million Square Meters) by country, 2023-2031
Chapter 11. Competitive Landscape
11.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
11.2. Company Profiles
11.2.1. Mondi Group
11.2.2. International Paper
11.2.3. Westrock Company
11.2.4. DS Smith
11.2.5. Smurfit Kappa Group
11.2.6. Rengo Co. Ltd
11.2.7. Cascades Inc.
11.2.8. Packaging Corporation of America
11.2.9. Georgia-Pacific, LLC.,
11.2.10. Nine-Dragons Worldwide (China) Investment Group Co., Ltd.
11.2.11. Federal Industries Corporation
11.2.12. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
11.2.13. Icustomboxes
11.2.14. Stora Enso
11.2.15. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget
11.2.16. Sappi
11.2.17. Brødrene Hartmann
11.2.18. Ufp Technologies
11.2.19. Deluxe Packaging
11.2.20. Larsen Packaging Products, Inc.
11.2.21. Orcon Industries
11.2.22. Trident Paper Box Industries
11.2.23. Tgi Packaging Pvt. Ltd.
11.2.24. Kapco Packaging
11.2.25. Avon Pacfo Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2.26. Other Prominent Players
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