U.S.: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. corrugated paper box market stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.6% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in the U.S.

In value terms, corrugated paper box production reached $X in 2022. In general, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -0.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exported from the United States reduced modestly to X tons, which is down by -3.6% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 14%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper box exports from the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +5.8%).

In value terms, the largest markets for corrugated paper box exported from the United States were Mexico ($X) and Canada ($X).

Canada, with a CAGR of +7.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (+1.8%).

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into the U.S.

Corrugated paper box imports into the United States was estimated at X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +84.1% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 19%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +100.3% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 16%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to the United States, together comprising 83% of total imports. Turkey and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.7%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +82.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to the United States, together comprising 81% of total imports. Turkey and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.4%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +65.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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