This study analyzes the US market for produce corrugated boxes. Produce is defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits and vegetables, and for the purposes of this report includes salad mixes and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
Products covered include the following corrugated box types:
- Regular slotted containers
- Full telescoping boxes
- Boxes with cut-outs for display purposes
- Open-top tray-style boxes
- Fold-over gift boxes
- Bulk bins
- Display-ready boxes
Demand is also discussed by produce applications:
- Fresh vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, onions, carrots, mushrooms celery, cabbage, peppers)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., berries, apples, melons, citrus, grapes)
- Salad
Excluded from the scope of this study are:
- Packaging for nuts, herbs, seeds, spices, and other items commonly sold in produce departments other than fresh fruits and vegetables
- Separately sold lids
- Restaurant and foodservice carryout containers, including those used for in-store prepared foods
- Packaging used for canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables
- Plastic baskets, punnets, and tills
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for produce packaging demand in millions of dollars using current US dollars (including inflation) and in-unit terms by product and application. The terms “shipments”, “production”, and “output” are used interchangeably in the study, as are the terms “demand”, “sales”, and “market”, which are defined as domestic shipments, plus imports, minus exports.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
- Report Details
- Study Scope & Product Description
3. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 & Market Growth
- Impact on the Produce Box Industry
4. Overview
- Historical Market Trends
- Demand by Type
- Retail-Ready Boxes
- Other Boxes
- Demand by Box Size
- Demand by Application
- End Users: Growers, Shippers, & Repackers
- Corrugated Boxes: Advantages & Disadvantages
- Pricing Trends
- Competitive Products
5. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Corrugated Boxes Demand
- Fresh Produce Industry Outlook
- Growth of ALDI & Similar Low Price Grocery Chains
- E-Commerce Sales of Fresh Produce
- Increasing Popularity of Locally Grown Produce
- Sustainable Packaging Requirements
- The Walmart Effect
6. Fresh Vegetables & Salad Boxes
- Vegetables
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Lettuce
- Other Vegetables
- Salad
7. Fresh Fruit Boxes
- Demand by Fruit Type
- Citrus
- Apples
- Berries
- Melons
- Grapes
- All Other Fruit
8. Key Suppliers & Market Share
- Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Marketing & Distribution
9. Appendix
- Scope
- Definitions
- Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographics
- Consumer Spending
List of Tables
3. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Table 3-1 - Annual Corrugated Produce Box Demand by Type, 2019 - 2021 (million dollars)
4. Overview
Table 4-1 - Fresh Produce Boxes Demand, 2009 - 2020 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 4-2 - Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 4-3 - Retail-Ready Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-4 - Other Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-5 - Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging by Box Size, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-6 - Commonly Used Corrugated Box Sizes for Selected Produce Types
Table 4-7 - Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging by Produce Category, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
5. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Corrugated Boxes Demand
Table 5-1 - US Fresh Produce Production & Consumption, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds)
6. Fresh Vegetables & Salad Boxes
Table 6-1 - Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Vegetable Packaging, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-2 - Fresh Tomatoes Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-3 - Fresh Potatoes Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-4 - Fresh Mushroom Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-5 - Fresh Onions Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-6 - Fresh Lettuce Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-7 - Other Vegetables Corrugated Box Demand by Type & Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-8 - Salad Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
7. Fresh Fruit Boxes
Table 7-1 - Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Fruit Packaging, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 7-2 - Fresh Citrus Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 7-3 - Fresh Apples Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 7-4 - Fresh Berries Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 7-5 - Fresh Melon Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 7-6 - Fresh Grapes Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 7-7 - Other Fruit Corrugated Box Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars and million units)
9. Appendix
Table 9-1 - Relevant HS/HTS Codes
Table 9-2 - Relevant Industry Codes
Table 9-3 - Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 9-4 - Population & Households, 2009 - 2024 (million persons)
Table 9-5 - Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2024 (billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 - US Fresh Produce Box Market
3. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Figure 3-1 - Annual Corrugated Produce Box Demand Growth, 2019 - 2024 (% annual change)
4. Overview
Figure 4-1 - Fresh Produce Box Demand, 2000 - 2020 (million dollars)
Figure 4-2 - Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 4-3 Retail-Ready Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 4-4 - Other Corrugated Box Demand in Fresh Produce Packaging, by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 4-5 - Corrugated Box Demand by Produce Category, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 4-6 - Corrugated Boxes for Produce Packaging: Key Advantage & Disadvantages
Figure 4-7 - Average Prices for Corrugated Produce Boxes, 2009 - 2024 (dollars per unit)
Figure 4-8 - Produce Boxes: Growth Compared with Competitive Products, 2014 - 2024 (% CAGR)
5. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Corrugated Boxes Demand
Figure 5-1 - Key Trends in the Limited Assortment Low Price Grocery Store Market
Figure 5-2 - Key Trends in the E-Commerce Grocery Market
8. Key Suppliers & Market Share
Figure 8-1 - Produce Corrugated Box Market Share by Company, 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 8-2 - US Corrugated Box Packaging Market, 2019: Leading Supplier
Figure 8-3 - US Corrugated Box Packaging Market, 2019: Second Leading Supplier
Figure 8-4 - US Corrugated Box Packaging Market, 2019: Third Leading Supplier
Figure 8-5 - US Corrugated Box Packaging Market, 2019: Fourth Leading Supplier
9. Appendix
Figure 9-1 - Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 9-2 - Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)
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