What is the current state of the corrugated packaging market in the US?

CHICAGO - April 14, 2023 - PRLog -- The US corrugated packaging market is seeing a shift towards more sustainable options, as they offer flexibility, affordability, and better protection for goods. Corrugated boxes also make for great marketing tools, as they can be printed on and used as mobile hoardings, saving businesses marketing expenses.

The US corrugated packaging market is highly competitive and large. Expansion of e-commerce has raised demand for packaging supplies, leading to steady growth in the market. Corrugated boxes are preferred for their sustainability and recyclability, contributing to the market's growth.

E-commerce sector drives market with corrugated board boxes and plastic packaging. Businesses are looking to substitute single-use plastics. Corrugated boxes are printed with high-quality graphics and tailored to fit bundled contents. Producers work with retailers for adaptable and customizable solutions.

Impact of COVID-19 over United States Corrugated Packaging Market
The COVID-19 pandemic boosted online shopping and home delivery, increasing demand for corrugated box packaging. Corrugated box shipments saw a rapid surge in demand, resulting in more than a 10% increase in prices for corrugated sheets and boxes. Linerboard prices also rose by an additional USD 60 per ton in early 2021.

Increasing Demand for Flexography Printing Technology
Flexography is a popular printing method for corrugated packaging, using rubber or photopolymer plates to transfer images onto substrates. It's fast, cost-effective, and suitable for printing large quantities of packaging products. Examples of corrugated products that can be printed using flexography include shipping boxes, displays, and various types of boxes.

Key Developments
WestRock introduces the EverGrow Collection, a curbside recyclable packaging line to reduce waste. PCA invests USD 440 million in a three-year project to rebuild a paper machine to produce high-performance kraft linerboard, upgrading other machines to produce 700,000 tonnes annually at its Alabama facility.

Makreo research has published a study titled "United States Corrugated Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast (2018-2028)". This is a detailed evaluation of the Corrugated Packaging market performance in the United States that discusses past, present and future outlook of the industry. E-commerce growth has increased demand for corrugated boxes, impacting profits but also driving market growth. Our report uses qualitative and quantitative factors, microeconomic analysis, and competition study to verify our assessment.

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United States Corrugated Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast (2018-2028) (https://www.makreo.com/report/united-states-corrugated-pa...)

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