Global Corrugated Boxes Market Size By Product (Single Corrugated, Double Corrugated), By Application (Food & Beverage, Electronics & Home Appliance), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Corrugated Boxes Market Size And Forecast

Corrugated Boxes Market size was valued at USD 65.57 Billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 90.40 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.63% from 2022 to 2030.

The Global Corrugated Boxes Market has witnessed strong growth owing to the increasing demand for the boxes from the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. The rapid urbanization and increasing disposable income of the customers are the key drivers for the growth of the Global Corrugated Boxes Market. Furthermore, the growing adoption of e-commerce platforms due to the availability of feasible networks and compatible devices, and growing retail sales across the world are fueling the growth of the Global Corrugated Boxes Market during the forecasted period. The Global Corrugated Boxes Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Corrugated Boxes Market Definition

Corrugated Boxes refer to boxes made of three different sheets of container boards or cardboards. The top and bottom sheets are flat and the middle sheet is twisted or rippled. A corrugated sheet is made by pasting these three layers with industrial-strength glue. Since these boxes have three layers, they have become increasingly popular for shipping fragile as well as different goods because of the strength and security they provide. The growing awareness against plastic has compelled market players of the end-use industries to look for alternatives that are strong but not harmful to the planet.

Corrugated boxes fulfill that purpose. It is extremely easy to print on these boxes. When produced, they are brown but can be modified and printed into a wide range of colors. These boxes can be recycled and reused as well. They are cost-effective and customizable as per the organization’s needs. Corrugated boxes offer various benefits to packaged products. These types of boxes preserve, protect, and transport a diverse range of products efficiently. The adoption of corrugated boxes is rapidly growing on account of its advantages, such as biodegradability, lightweight, and recyclability.

Furthermore, corrugated packaging consists of more than 80% of recycled content, along with additional fresh fibers obtained from the sustainably managed forests. Thus, the corrugated box is a sustainable packaging option as compared to the plastic or polymer packaging options. Consumers around the world are becoming more aware of the advantages of corrugated boxes and adopting sustainable practices. Therefore, the demand for corrugated boxes is growing during the forecasted period.

Global Corrugated Boxes Market Overview

The demand for corrugated boxes across the world is growing during the forecasted period, due to increasing online sales, plastic packaging ban in emerging countries, and the growing consumer awareness of sustainable packaging. Corrugated boxes are made from recycled materials; thus, are efficient recyclable packaging items. Corrugated boxes are renewable and reusable; thus, they can help in saving energy. These offer efficient protection for the packaged products during the logistics, delivery, and package handling process, amongst other operations.

Moreover, corrugated boxes are environmentally friendly. These boxes are made of cardboard and are recyclable. As compared to plastics, these boxes are exponentially less harmful to the environment. With an increase in awareness regarding plastic pollution and sustainable practices, many companies are aspiring to eliminate plastic from their supply chain and as a result, have started using corrugated boxes. This is expected to act as a market driver. Further, corrugated boxes are lightweight and strong. They make a good choice for shipping products that are fragile and get damaged while shipping. These factors are anticipated to proliferate growth in the market.

Offline as well as online retail sales across the world are growing. The adoption of e-commerce platforms in buying and selling is growing over the forecasted period. According to the Centre for Retail Research, UK, the number of eShoppers/ online shoppers in 2020 was high as compared to 2019. Approximately 67.1% of the total population of Europe was shopping online. According to the Eurostat E-commerce Statistics, 2021, 22% of the total enterprises across the European continent had conducted e-sales in 2020. Out of those enterprises, 16% of enterprises had used only websites or mobile apps, and very few, around 3%, companies had adopted EDI-type sales. On the other hand, the remaining 3% of companies had adopted both types of platforms for selling their products.

The rising number of e-commerce platforms, increase in disposable income of the consumers and environmental friendliness of corrugated boxes are some of the major factors driving the market. The increasing number of E-commerce platforms in the form of websites and apps have offered consumers a wide variety of options to choose from. The increasingly hectic lifestyle has forced consumers to order most of their requirements from online stores and get them delivered at a time of their convenience. In addition, the increase in disposable income has resulted in a significant increase in the number of orders placed online.

Furthermore, plastic is banned in some countries as specific types of plastics can not be reused and recycled as well. Plastic packaging waste is increasing around the globe as single-use plastic cannot be reused or even recycled. According to the World Bank Group report, 2016, the world generated 242 million tons of plastic waste which was around 12 percent of all municipal solid waste. That much amount of plastic waste across the world is generated from three major geographic regions including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Furthermore, 57 million tons from East Asia and the Pacific, 45 million tons from Europe and Central Asia, and 35 million tons from North America.

Plastic waste hurts the surrounding environment and human health as it takes over and above thousands of years to decompose. Therefore, the rising environmental concerns regarding the use of plastic in packaging and growing plastic waste across the globe are fueling the Global Corrugated Boxes Market to grow over the forecasted period. However, the inability to withstand extreme pressure and unfavorable weather conditions are anticipated to restrain the market growth. Most corrugated boxes, especially single corrugated and double corrugated cannot withstand extreme pressure. They tend to get broken and deformed when exposed to pressure. This can lead to damage to the goods stored in the box. Thus, such factors might strangle the growth of the Global Corrugated Boxes Market.

Global Corrugated Boxes MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Corrugated Boxes Market is segmented based on Product, Application, and Geography.

Corrugated Boxes Market, By Product

• Single Corrugated• Double Corrugated• Triple Corrugated

Based on Type, the market is further segmented into Single Corrugated, Double Corrugated, and Triple Corrugated. In 2021, the Triple Corrugated Boxes segment is dominating the market with the highest market share during the forecasted period. This can be attributed to the fact that they are heavy-duty. It has a triple wall; therefore, it is hard to get crushed or broken. This provides them the strength to withstand immense stress and mishandling. As a result, they have become a popular choice for shipping and transit as it provides utmost protection to even fragile goods. The demand for the Triple Corrugated Boxes is growing across the pharmaceutical industry vertical as these can provide greater protection to the pharmaceutical products such as medicines, antibiotics, vaccines, and human blood plasma fractions, amongst others.

Corrugated Boxes Market, By Application

• Food & Beverage• Electronics & Home Appliance• Consumer Good• Pharmaceutical Industry• E-Commerce• Others

Based on Application, the market is segmented into Food & Beverage, Electronics & Home Appliance, Consumer goods, Pharmaceutical Industry, E-Commerce, and others. In 2021, the Pharmaceutical Industry segment has dominated the market accounting for the largest market share. However, the E-Commerce segment is growing with a higher CAGR during the forecasted period. This can be attributed to the increasing number of E-commerce platforms as well as the increasing disposable income of consumers. This has resulted in a significant increase in the number of orders placed which is responsible for E-commerce contributing to the highest market share.

Corrugated Boxes Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Latin America• Middle East & Africa

Based on regional analysis, the Global Corrugated Boxes Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is the leading region in the Global Corrugated Boxes Market and is predicted to grow substantially and dominate the Global Corrugated Boxes Market throughout the forecast period. The region is experiencing potential growth due to the growing adoption of corrugated boxes across retail sales. Online retail sales in the United States, as well as Canada, are increasing year on year. The United States is holding the largest share of North American online retail sales. In 2020, the total US online retail sales accounted for USD 791.7 Billion, on the other hand, Canadian sales accounted for USD 28.1 Billion. The US online retail sales had accounted for approximately 14.0% of the total retail sales in the United States, in 2020However, the Asia-Pacific market is growing with a higher CAGR during the forecasted period due to various emerging factors in the region.

Key Players

The “Global Corrugated Boxes Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players such as International Paper, WestRock (RockTenn), Smurfit Kappa Group, Rengo, Georgia-Pacific, Mondi Group, Inland Paper, Cascades, Alliabox International (Alliance), and DS Smith, amongst others, are a few major companies operating in the Corrugated Boxes Market. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In February 2022, WestRock Company announced plans to build a new corrugated box plant in Longview, Washington, to meet the growing demand from WestRock’s regional customers in the Pacific Northwest.

• In February 2022, Mondi created a fully recyclable packaging solution for Warmhaus, a Turkish producer of radiators and boilers for home heating. The new Monocorr Box is made of 100% recyclable corrugated board.

• In March 2021, International Paper purchased two state-of-the-art corrugated box plants in Spain, further growing its capabilities in Madrid and Catalonia, the largest industrial regions in the country.

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