According to the latest research, the global Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market size was valued at USD 141272.6 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 3.76% during the forecast period, reaching USD 176278.9 million by 2028.
Corrugated cardboard box refers to the main packaging method used to transport various items. It is usually composed of cardboard, which is mainly made of cellulose fibers obtained from wood. These boxes have high strength, rigidity, flexibility, high durability, light weight and aesthetic value. In addition, they are environmentally friendly because no harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process and they can be recycled. Corrugated cardboard boxes are used for product packaging in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, consumer products, and chemicals.
Impact of COVID-19
Corrugated cardboard boxes inventory and supply reduction, logistics interruption, labor shortage, and cost increase have affected the corrugated cardboard box market in the short term.
During the coronavirus pandemic, increased reliance on e-commerce and wider emphasis on packaging may have long-term effects on the corrugated cardboard boxes industry. Various degrees of urban lockdowns have forced millions of people to switch from offline consumption to online purchases. This result also brightens the prospects of the corrugated cardboard boxes packaging industry, which is at the core of the e-commerce economy.
Market Drivers
The manufacturing cost of corrugated cardboard boxes is low and it is very environmentally friendly. It can be used many times and has no pollution to the environment. It is a very cost-effective packaging material that will promote the development of the corrugated cardboard box market.
With the continuous development of the times, the continuous updating of production technology and equipment, people use equipment technology more skillfully and market demand more refined, the demand for corrugated cardboard boxes is increasing by a very considerable geometric multiple.
Corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used in the packaging of various materials, and add moisture-proof and shock-resistant materials, and many transportations packaging almost rely on it. It can also pack a wider variety of products. The use of moisture-proof corrugated cardboard boxes can also be used for packaging fruits and vegetables; with plastic film covering, it can also easily package moisture-absorbing items; the use of plastic film sleeves can make the packaging sealed in the box, so that liquid and semi-liquid items can be packaged. Therefore, a wide range of uses can also promote the development of corrugated cardboard boxes.
Region Overview:
From 2023-2028, Asia Pacific is estimated to witness robust growth prospects.
Company Overview:
The top three companies are WestRock Company, International Paper Company and DS Smith Plc with the revenue market share of 8.83%, 8.12% and 5.65% in 2020.
WestRock Company is an American corrugated packaging company. It was formed by the merger of MeadWestvaco and Rock-Tenn in July 2015. WestRock is the second largest packaging company in the United States and one of the largest paper and packaging companies in the world.
International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper. They improve people’s lives, the planet and their company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Segmentation Overview:
Among different product types, Single Wall segment is anticipated to contribute the largest market share in 2028.
Application Overview:
By application, the Consumer Goods segment occupied the biggest share from 2018 to 2022.
This report elaborates on the market size, market characteristics, and market growth of the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes industry between the year 2018 to 2028, and breaks down according to the product type, downstream application, and consumption area of Corrugated Cardboard Boxes. The report also introduces players in the industry from the perspective of the value chain and looks into the leading companies.
Key Points this Global Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Market Report Include:
Market Size Estimates: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market size estimation in terms of revenue and sales from 2018-2028
Market Dynamic and Trends: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges
Macro-economy and Regional Conflict: Influence of global inflation and Russia & Ukraine War on the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market
Segment Market Analysis: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market revenue and sales by type and by application from 2018-2028
Regional Market Analysis: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market situations and prospects in major and top regions and countries
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Market
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Industry Chain: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market raw materials & suppliers, manufacturing process, distributors by region, downstream customers
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Industry News, Policies by regions
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Industry Porters Five Forces Analysis
Key players in the global Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market are covered in Chapter 2:
Bobst
Oji Holdings Corporation
Mondi plc
WestRock Company
Bluecart Packaging
Smurfit Kappa Group plc
Lee and Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
Nine Dragons Worldwide (China) Investment Group Co., Ltd.
International Paper Company
Georgia-Pacific
DS Smith Plc
Nefab Group
Arabian Packaging Co. L.L.C
Siegwerk
In Chapter 6 and Chapter 9, on the basis of types, the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market from 2018 to 2028 is primarily split into:
Single Wall
Double Wall
Triple Wall
Single Face
In Chapter 7 and Chapter 10, on the basis of applications, the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market from 2018 to 2028 covers:
Pharmaceuticals
Electronics
Automotive
Consumer Goods
Chemicals
Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of the following regions from 2018 to 2028 are covered in Chapter 8 and Chapter 11:
United States
Europe
China
Japan
India
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Others
In summary, this report relies on sources from both primary and secondary, combines comprehensive quantitative analysis with detailed qualitative analysis, and pictures the market from a macro overview to micro granular segment aspects. Whatever your role in this industry value chain is, you should benefit from this report with no doubt.
Chapter Outline
This report consists of 12 chapters. Below is a brief guideline to help you quickly grasp the main contents of each chapter:
Chapter 1 first introduces the product overview, market scope, product classification, application, and regional division, and then summarizes the global Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market size in terms of revenue, sales volume, and average price.
Chapter 2 analyzes the main companies in the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes industry, including their main businesses, products/services, sales, prices, revenue, gross profit margin, and the latest developments/updates.
Chapter 3 is an analysis of the competitive environment of Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market participants. This mainly includes the revenue, sales, market share, and average price of the top players, along with the market concentration ratio in 2022 and the players' M&A and expansion in recent years.
Chapter 4 is an analysis of the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes industrial chain, including raw material analysis, manufacturing cost structure, distributors, and major downstream buyers.
Chapter 5 focuses on Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market dynamics and marketing strategy analysis, which include opportunities, challenges, industry development trends under inflation, industry news and policies analyzed by region, Porter's Five Forces analysis, as well as direct and indirect marketing, and the development trends of marketing channels.
Chapters 6-8 have segmented the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market by type, application, and region, with a focus on sales and value from 2018 to 2023 from both vertical and horizontal perspectives.
Chapters 9-11 provide detailed Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market forecast data for 2023-2028, broken down by type and application, region, and major countries to help understand future growth trends.
Chapter 12 concludes with an explanation of the data sources and research methods. Verify and analyze through preliminary research to obtain final quantitative and qualitative data.
2022
Corrugated cardboard box refers to the main packaging method used to transport various items. It is usually composed of cardboard, which is mainly made of cellulose fibers obtained from wood. These boxes have high strength, rigidity, flexibility, high durability, light weight and aesthetic value. In addition, they are environmentally friendly because no harmful chemicals are used in the manufacturing process and they can be recycled. Corrugated cardboard boxes are used for product packaging in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, consumer products, and chemicals.
Impact of COVID-19
Corrugated cardboard boxes inventory and supply reduction, logistics interruption, labor shortage, and cost increase have affected the corrugated cardboard box market in the short term.
During the coronavirus pandemic, increased reliance on e-commerce and wider emphasis on packaging may have long-term effects on the corrugated cardboard boxes industry. Various degrees of urban lockdowns have forced millions of people to switch from offline consumption to online purchases. This result also brightens the prospects of the corrugated cardboard boxes packaging industry, which is at the core of the e-commerce economy.
Market Drivers
The manufacturing cost of corrugated cardboard boxes is low and it is very environmentally friendly. It can be used many times and has no pollution to the environment. It is a very cost-effective packaging material that will promote the development of the corrugated cardboard box market.
With the continuous development of the times, the continuous updating of production technology and equipment, people use equipment technology more skillfully and market demand more refined, the demand for corrugated cardboard boxes is increasing by a very considerable geometric multiple.
Corrugated cardboard boxes are widely used in the packaging of various materials, and add moisture-proof and shock-resistant materials, and many transportations packaging almost rely on it. It can also pack a wider variety of products. The use of moisture-proof corrugated cardboard boxes can also be used for packaging fruits and vegetables; with plastic film covering, it can also easily package moisture-absorbing items; the use of plastic film sleeves can make the packaging sealed in the box, so that liquid and semi-liquid items can be packaged. Therefore, a wide range of uses can also promote the development of corrugated cardboard boxes.
Region Overview:
From 2023-2028, Asia Pacific is estimated to witness robust growth prospects.
Company Overview:
The top three companies are WestRock Company, International Paper Company and DS Smith Plc with the revenue market share of 8.83%, 8.12% and 5.65% in 2020.
WestRock Company is an American corrugated packaging company. It was formed by the merger of MeadWestvaco and Rock-Tenn in July 2015. WestRock is the second largest packaging company in the United States and one of the largest paper and packaging companies in the world.
International Paper is one of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper. They improve people’s lives, the planet and their company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
Segmentation Overview:
Among different product types, Single Wall segment is anticipated to contribute the largest market share in 2028.
Application Overview:
By application, the Consumer Goods segment occupied the biggest share from 2018 to 2022.
This report elaborates on the market size, market characteristics, and market growth of the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes industry between the year 2018 to 2028, and breaks down according to the product type, downstream application, and consumption area of Corrugated Cardboard Boxes. The report also introduces players in the industry from the perspective of the value chain and looks into the leading companies.
Key Points this Global Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Market Report Include:
Market Size Estimates: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market size estimation in terms of revenue and sales from 2018-2028
Market Dynamic and Trends: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges
Macro-economy and Regional Conflict: Influence of global inflation and Russia & Ukraine War on the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market
Segment Market Analysis: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market revenue and sales by type and by application from 2018-2028
Regional Market Analysis: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market situations and prospects in major and top regions and countries
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Market
Competitive Landscape
and Major Players: Analysis of 10-15 leading market players, sales, price, revenue, gross, gross margin, product/service profile and recent development/updates, etc.Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Industry Chain: Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market raw materials & suppliers, manufacturing process, distributors by region, downstream customers
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Industry News, Policies by regions
Corrugated Cardboard Boxes Industry Porters Five Forces Analysis
Key players in the global Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market are covered in Chapter 2:
Bobst
Oji Holdings Corporation
Mondi plc
WestRock Company
Bluecart Packaging
Smurfit Kappa Group plc
Lee and Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
Nine Dragons Worldwide (China) Investment Group Co., Ltd.
International Paper Company
Georgia-Pacific
DS Smith Plc
Nefab Group
Arabian Packaging Co. L.L.C
Siegwerk
In Chapter 6 and Chapter 9, on the basis of types, the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market from 2018 to 2028 is primarily split into:
Single Wall
Double Wall
Triple Wall
Single Face
In Chapter 7 and Chapter 10, on the basis of applications, the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market from 2018 to 2028 covers:
Pharmaceuticals
Electronics
Automotive
Consumer Goods
Chemicals
Geographically, the detailed analysis of consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of the following regions from 2018 to 2028 are covered in Chapter 8 and Chapter 11:
United States
Europe
China
Japan
India
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Others
In summary, this report relies on sources from both primary and secondary, combines comprehensive quantitative analysis with detailed qualitative analysis, and pictures the market from a macro overview to micro granular segment aspects. Whatever your role in this industry value chain is, you should benefit from this report with no doubt.
Chapter Outline
This report consists of 12 chapters. Below is a brief guideline to help you quickly grasp the main contents of each chapter:
Chapter 1 first introduces the product overview, market scope, product classification, application, and regional division, and then summarizes the global Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market size in terms of revenue, sales volume, and average price.
Chapter 2 analyzes the main companies in the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes industry, including their main businesses, products/services, sales, prices, revenue, gross profit margin, and the latest developments/updates.
Chapter 3 is an analysis of the competitive environment of Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market participants. This mainly includes the revenue, sales, market share, and average price of the top players, along with the market concentration ratio in 2022 and the players' M&A and expansion in recent years.
Chapter 4 is an analysis of the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes industrial chain, including raw material analysis, manufacturing cost structure, distributors, and major downstream buyers.
Chapter 5 focuses on Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market dynamics and marketing strategy analysis, which include opportunities, challenges, industry development trends under inflation, industry news and policies analyzed by region, Porter's Five Forces analysis, as well as direct and indirect marketing, and the development trends of marketing channels.
Chapters 6-8 have segmented the Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market by type, application, and region, with a focus on sales and value from 2018 to 2023 from both vertical and horizontal perspectives.
Chapters 9-11 provide detailed Corrugated Cardboard Boxes market forecast data for 2023-2028, broken down by type and application, region, and major countries to help understand future growth trends.
Chapter 12 concludes with an explanation of the data sources and research methods. Verify and analyze through preliminary research to obtain final quantitative and qualitative data.
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2018-2022Base Year:
2022Estimated Year:
2023Forecast Period:
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