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U.S. Folding Paperboard Box Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Folding Paperboard Box Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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Jan 28, 2025

Packaging Corporation of America Defies Revenue Expectations, But EPS Lag

Amid an era of heightened competition and economic fluctuations, Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) has announced a robust revenue growth in Q4 of CY2024. According to a recent report, the company's sales soared by 10.7% year-on-year, reaching a commendable $2.15 billion, surpassing Wall Street's expectations by 0.6%.

Chairman and CEO Mark W. Kowlzan remarked on the company's achievements, emphasizing the continued strong demand in their Packaging segment. The firm hit record shipments in its corrugated products plants both for the fourth quarter and annually, aligning with industry trends that reflect increased consumer interest in sustainable packaging solutions. As noted by IndexBox, eco-friendly packaging is increasingly influencing customer preferences.

Despite these positive sales figures, the company's GAAP profit of $2.45 per share came in 3.3% lower than consensus analyst predictions. Over the past five years, Packaging Corporation of America reveals a modest sales growth of 3.8% compound annual growth rate, somewhat shy of the industrial sector benchmarks. Yet, the firm demonstrated resilience with better performance than its cyclical industry peers.

The company's operating margin, consistently high at an average of 14.2% over the last five years, signals effective management practices. However, the 4% annual EPS growth over the same period has been more muted, reflecting the company's strategic focus on sustaining profitability amid a challenging environment.

Looking ahead, analysts forecast a promising 7.5% revenue growth over the next 12 months. This optimism is a testament to the company's innovative strides in its product offerings, setting prospects for improved top-line results. Nonetheless, investors remain vigilant, notably after the flat reaction of the stock price post-results, indicating mixed sentiments towards the company's future direction.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the folding paperboard box market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 322212 - Folding paperboard box manufacturing

Companies mentioned:

  • Multi Packaging Solutions
  • The Chilcote Company
  • Minmor Industries
  • Hub Folding Box Company
  • Malnove Incorporated of Florida
  • Colbert Packaging Corporation
  • Contemporary Graphics and Bindery
  • Flower City Printing
  • Utah Paper Box Company
  • Disc Graphics
  • Malnove Holding Company
  • Burd & Fletcher Company
  • Mod-Pac Corp.
  • Graphic Packaging International Corporation
  • Royal Paper Box Co. of California
  • Neff Packaging Solutions
  • Clondalkin Group
  • Carton Service
  • The Standard Group
  • Western Container Company
  • Welch Packaging Group
  • Americraft Carton
  • Climax Manufacturing Company
  • Malnove Incorporated of Nebraska
  • Impac Group
  • Graphic Packaging International
  • Sctray Company
  • Caraustar Custom Packaging Group

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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