Global Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing - Industry Market Research Report

Global Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing

Given its ubiquity in packaging and its significant number of applications in numerous downstream markets, the Global Cardboard Box and Container Manufacturing industry's revenue is highly correlated with global demand from manufacturing and retail sectors. Consequently, the industry has performed well over the five years to 2019 due to growing consumer spending across the globe, which has helped to stimulate manufacturing sectors and increased demand for industry goods. While emerging markets have seen strong growth in demand, developed markets have not grown to nearly the same extent. Therefore, many of the world's largest operators have pursued acquisitions as a means of expansion, either to consolidate their hold on a given market or to increase exposure to new markets. Over the five years to 2024, GDP growth in developing markets is forecast to continue to outpace US and European growth. As a result, the share of production accounted for by emerging economies is anticipated to increase further.

Operators in this industry convert paper, paperboard and old corrugated containers into cardboard boxes, containers and similar packaging solutions. The industry produces corrugated and solid cardboard packaging for a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale, shipping, retail and others. Flexible packaging such as paper bags and plastic sacks are excluded.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.