The North America corrugated boxes market size reached 48.2 Billion Sq. Meters in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 52.5 Billion Sq. Meters by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.0% during 2025-2033.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024
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48.2 Billion Sq. Meters |
Market Forecast in 2033
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52.5 Billion Sq. Meters |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 1.0% |
Corrugated box refers to a primary means of packaging used for transporting various objects. It is usually composed of paperboard, which is made primarily of cellulose fibers obtained from wood. These boxes provide high strength, rigidity, flexibility, high durability, light-weightiness and aesthetic value. Also, they are eco-friendly as no harmful chemicals are used during the manufacturing process and are recyclable. Corrugated boxes are used in the packaging of products across various industry sectors such as food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products, personal care and household goods, electrical goods, glassware and ceramics, textile, etc.
North America represents one of leading markets for corrugated boxes pertaining to the increasing preference for innovative and lightweight packaging materials across diverse sectors in the region. Rising demand for premium goods from the e-commerce industry has fueled the demand for corrugated boxes. Escalating focus on retail-ready and sustainable packaging will continue to spur the demand in the upcoming years.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the North America corrugated boxes market report, along with forecasts at the regional and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material used, end-use, type, wall construction and printing technology.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion Sq. Meters |
Segment Coverage | Material Used, End-Use, Type, Wall Construction, Printing Technology, Country |
Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Mexico |
Customization Scope | 10% Free Customization |
Post-Sale Analyst Support | 10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format | PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
The North America corrugated boxes market reached a volume of 48.2 Billion Sq. Meters in 2024.
We expect the North America corrugated boxes market to exhibit a CAGR of 1.0% during 2025-2033.
The emerging trend of customized packaging, along with the introduction of product-specific corrugated boxes to keep items safe from mechanical stress, is primarily driving the North America corrugated boxes market.
The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing consumer inclination from conventional brick-and-mortar distribution channels towards online retail platforms for the purchase of goods have led to increasing demand for corrugated boxes across several North American nations.
Based on the material used, the North America corrugated boxes market can be segmented into recycled corrugates and virgin corrugates. Currently, recycled corrugates hold the majority of the total market share.
Based on the end-use, the North America corrugated boxes market has been divided into food products and beverages, paper products, electrical and electronic goods, personal and household care goods, chemicals, glassware and ceramics, textile goods, and others. Among these, the food products and beverage industry currently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Based on the type, the North America corrugated boxes market can be categorized into rigid boxes, self-erecting boxes, telescope boxes, slotted boxes, and others. Currently, slotted boxes hold the largest market share.
Based on the wall construction, the North America corrugated boxes market has been segregated into single-wall, double-wall, and triple-wall, where single-wall currently accounts for the majority of the total market share.
Based on the printing technology, the North America corrugated boxes market can be bifurcated into digital printing, flexography printing, lithography printing, and others. Currently, lithography printing exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
On a regional level, the market has been classified into United States, Canada, and Mexico, where United States currently dominates the North America corrugated boxes market.