North America Corrugated Packaging Market Worth USD 54.41 Bn by 2034
Paper Recycling | 2025-09-24 00:15:33
Development and usage of biodegradable coatings are being explored and also implemented to enhance the environmental footprint of corrugated packaging.
By Paul Ploumis
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The North America corrugated packaging market hit USD 42.77 billion in 2025, with current forecasts pointing to USD 54.41 billion by 2034, according to Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence Research.
Key trends in the market include the increasing need for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions, the e-commerce boom, the expansion of smart and customized packaging with advanced printing and digital technologies, and even the integration of automation and AI for enhanced efficiency and productivity.
Government initiatives driving the market aim to promote sustainability and even circular economy principles, with regulations such as plastic bans, extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, and support for recycled content and waste reduction, influencing the shift from single-use plastics to eco-friendly corrugated solutions.
What are the Latest Trends in the North America Corrugated Packaging Market?
Strong focus on sustainability
It is driven by increasing consumer need for eco-friendly products, stringent government regulations, and even the inherent recyclable nature of corrugated materials. Development and usage of biodegradable coatings are being explored and also implemented to enhance the environmental footprint of corrugated packaging.
Continued surge in e-commerce
The ongoing boom in online retail directly fuels the demand for corrugated boxes to guarantee products are protected during shipping and even delivered safely to consumers’ homes. Consumers and also regulators are pushing for eco-friendly options, making corrugated board, a renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable material with a low carbon footprint, the preferred alternative over plastics. Lightweighting efforts thus reduce shipping expenses and environmental impact. The incorporation of automated systems in packaging processes enhances efficiency, consistency, and production speed to meet the growing demand.
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