The Corrugated Boards Market in North America is expected to grow US$ 29,342.47 million in 2021 to US$ 45,039.33 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2021 to 2028. Corrugated board is one of the green packaging solutions. The boards are considered an effective alternative to polymer-based packaging solutions, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) foams. Manufacturers aim to convert such boards into new generations of containerboard for sustainable operations. Corrugated boards can be easily recycled and are eco-friendly and economical. They are made of recyclable materials, such as used cardboard cartons and old newspapers, which promotes their sustainability.

North America Corrugated Boards Market Segmentation

North America Corrugated Boards Market – By Application

• Food and Beverages

  • Process food industry

  • Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Packaging

  • Others

• E-Commerce

• Consumer Durables

• Electricals and Electronics

• Others

North America Corrugated Boards Market – By Country

• US

• Canada    

North America Corrugated Boards Market – Companies Mentioned

• Klabin S.A.                                                                            

• International Paper                                                         

• Arcor                                                                                     

• Mondi                                                                                   

• NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO., LTD.                            

• Smurfit Kappa                                                                      

• WestRock Company     

Corrugated cardboard manufacturing is typically conducted without the use of dyes or bleaches, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of both the product and the production process. Additionally, the growing emphasis on minimizing air cargo volume has driven demand for efficient packaging solutions, enabling significant cost savings in bulk transportation. Lightweight corrugated board packaging has emerged as a preferred choice among retailers and wholesalers, offering both cost efficiency and enhanced aesthetic appeal. As a result, the increasing focus on economical, eco-friendly, and lightweight packaging across various industries—such as electronics, automotive and transportation, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food & beverages—is expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the corrugated board market in the coming years.

North America Corrugated Boards Market Overview

The expanding use of corrugated board across key industries—including food & beverages, consumer durables, e-commerce, and electronics—is fueling market growth in North America. The demand for flexible packaging, which relies on corrugated board, has been steadily increasing in the region. According to the Flexible Packaging Association, 60% of North American consumers are willing to pay more for packaging that offers tangible and functional benefits. As a result, manufacturers are actively developing flexible packaging solutions using corrugated board, further driving market expansion.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented significant challenges to multiple industries, including chemicals and materials. Manufacturers of packaging products experienced disruptions due to raw material shortages, factory closures, labor constraints, and other operational hurdles related to safety protocols. However, the surge in e-commerce during the pandemic led to a heightened demand for corrugated boards, as online retailers required reliable packaging solutions for goods such as packaged foods, beverages, groceries, daily essentials, and consumer durables.

The U.S. recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases in North America, negatively affecting manufacturing processes and research and development activities. However, as of May 26, 2021, over 288 million vaccine doses had been administered in the country, and governments have been working toward economic recovery. With manufacturing operations gradually resuming and industries rebounding, the corrugated board market is poised for positive growth in the near future.

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