U.S.: Market for Corrugated And Solid Fiber Box 2025

Market Size for Corrugated And Solid Fiber Box in the U.S.

The U.S. market for corrugated and solid fiber box expanded to $X in 2021, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2013 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Corrugated and solid fiber box consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Corrugated And Solid Fiber Box in the U.S.

In value terms, corrugated and solid fiber box production rose modestly to $X in 2021. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2013 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Corrugated and solid fiber box production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Corrugated And Solid Fiber Box

Exports from the U.S.

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of corrugated and solid fiber box increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated and solid fiber box exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2013 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2013 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +4.7%).

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

Canada, with a CAGR of +6.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for corrugated and solid fiber box amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7% against the previous year. Over the last eight-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico stood at $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+6.0%).

Imports of Corrugated And Solid Fiber Box

Imports into the U.S.

For the fourth consecutive year, the United States recorded growth in overseas purchases of corrugated and solid fiber box, which increased by 6.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2013 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.0% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, corrugated and solid fiber box imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2013 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +85.7% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 14%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada (X tons), China (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated and solid fiber box imports to the United States, together accounting for 79% of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Turkey and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 13%.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +102.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), China ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest corrugated and solid fiber box suppliers to the United States, together comprising 81% of total imports. Vietnam, Turkey and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.9%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +76.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for corrugated and solid fiber box stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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