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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.

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Industry Insights
Major trends affect the Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing industry include:- Increased demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions
- Rise in e-commerce leading to higher demand for shipping materials
- Advancements in digital printing technologies enhancing customization options
- Shift towards lightweight and durable packaging options to reduce shipping costs
- Growing regulatory pressures for recycling and use of recycled materials
- Expansion of niche markets like luxury goods requiring high-end packaging solutions
- Integration of smart technologies for improved tracking and consumer engagement
- Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs
- Increasing competition from alternative packaging materials such as plastics and composites
- Global supply chain disruptions affecting availability and cost efficiency
U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) |
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Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing industry is performing. | |
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
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Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators | Industry Average |
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Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 5% | Order at top of page |
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Chief Executives | 0% | |||
General and Operations Managers | 2% | |||
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 9% | |||
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 6% | |||
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations | 5% | |||
Production Occupations | 54% | |||
Other Production Occupations | 39% | |||
Miscellaneous Production Workers | 28% | |||
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 22% | |||
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 16% | |||
Material Moving Workers | 14% | |||
Laborers and Material Movers | 9% |
Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing industry and adjacent sectors:Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Paperboard Container & Box Manufacturing industry. |
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Latest Industry News
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- Kickstart: Finding growth through your workforce - With little organic growth and higher costs for energy, shipping, wages and materials, how did companies build sales? By investing in people and updating equipment. (06/26/2025)
- Singapore’s factory output growth slows again as end-date for Trump’s tariff reprieve nears - Second half of 2025 could see a slowdown in manufacturing growth. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. (06/26/2025)
- Singapore’s factory output growth slows to 3.9% in May, but beats estimates - SINGAPORE] The Republic’s factory output grew 3.9 per cent on year in May, easing from April’s revised figure of 5.6 per cent growth, data from the Economic Development Board showed on Thursday (Jun 26). (06/26/2025)
- On-the-Go Food Packaging Market is Projected to Reach USD 4.33 Billion by 2035 | Fact.MR - Analysis of On the go Food Packaging Market Covering 30+ Countries Including Analysis of US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Nordics, GCC countries, Japan, Korea ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, June 21, 2025 /EINPresswire. (06/21/2025)
- Pharmaceutical Secondary Packaging Market to Reach USD 72.8 Billion by 2035, Driven by Compliance and Brand Innovation - The global pharmaceutical secondary packaging market is projected to reach USD 72.8 billion by 2035 from an estimated USD 45.2 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. The pharmaceutical industry has witnessed significant advancements in packaging solutions to ensure product integrity, (05/23/2025)
- Rising Demand and Innovation Drive Global Pet Care Packaging Market to USD 17,300.1 Million by 2035 | FMI - Newseria nie ponosi odpowiedzialno?ci za tre?ci oraz inne materia?y (np. infografiki, zdj?cia) przekazywane w „Biurze Prasowym”, których autorami s? zarejestrowani u?ytkownicy tacy jak agencje PR, firmy czy instytucje pa?stwowe. (05/21/2025)
- Vietnam Homecare Packaging Market Shifting Consumer Habits, Sustainable Innovations, and Strategic Growth Outlook to 2031 - The Vietnam homecare packaging market is evolving rapidly, spurred by growing urbanization, rising hygiene awareness, and increasing demand for convenient, efficient, and sustainable packaging solutions. (05/20/2025)
- Inks and coatings help beverage brands appeal to consumers - Inks and coatings suppliers for beverage brands consistently are searching for ways to help brand owners engage with consumers, but also in a sustainable manner. Schaumburg, Ill.-based INX International Ink Co. recently unveiled a handful of innovations. (05/20/2025)


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