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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing


Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Folding Paperboard 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.

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing market size 2025
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Statistics        2020        2021        2022        2023        2024
Market Size
(Total Sales/Revenue)


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Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee
Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data



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.



Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing market forecast 2024-2028


Forecast / Industry Outlook 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)
Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing industry include:
  1. Increase in e-commerce demand
  2. Sustainability and recyclable materials focus
  3. Advancements in digital printing technologies
  4. Customization and personalization of packaging
  5. Shift towards lightweight and durable packaging solutions
  6. Global supply chain challenges
  7. Regulatory changes impacting packaging standards
  8. Increased use of automation and robotics in production
  9. Growth in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors
  10. Consumer preference for environmentally friendly packaging
  11. Fluctuations in raw material prices
  12. Local sourcing and production trends due to economic nationalism


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.

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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)
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
Net Income
 
Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation RatiosIndustry Average
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 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing industry is performing.
Profit Margin
Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
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).
Return on Assets (ROA)
Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.


Liquidity RatiosIndustry Average
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.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.


Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance IndicatorsIndustry Average
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.
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
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.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations 5%

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Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers2%
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%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics


Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Folding Paperboard 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 Folding Paperboard 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 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing industry.
Source:
IncFact


Latest Industry News

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  • Premium Rigid Boxes for Elegant Product Presentation - In a world where packaging is just as important as the product inside, rigid boxes have become the go-to solution for brands that want to make a lasting impression . (07/10/2025)
  • North America Corrugated and Folding Carton Packaging Market Eyes USD 37.27 Billion in 2025 as E-Commerce and Eco-Trends Dominate - According to a recent analysis by Towards Packaging, the global North America corrugated and folding carton packaging market is projected to expand from USD 37.82 Billion in 2026 to USD 42.5 Billion by 2034, (07/08/2025)
  • Global Boxboard Packaging Market To Hit $132.9 Billion By 2032, Growing At 5.9% CAGR - Global Boxboard Packaging Market to Hit $132.9 Billion by 2032, Growing at 5.9% CAGR NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire (07/01/2025)
  • Digital Adherence Monitoring Application - Keystone Folding Box Co. and Med-Con Technologies have partnered to integrate Med-Con's digital adherence monitoring application with Keystone's Key-Pak child-resistant blister cards. (06/30/2025)
  • Keystone Folding Box Co., Med-Con Technologies Partner to Enhance Key-Pak - Keystone Folding Box Co., a provider of paperboard packaging solutions, has partnered with Med-Con Technologies, a provider of clinical trial adherence technology solutions. (06/30/2025)
  • How Smart Rigid Boxes Are Transforming Packaging with AI, Security, and Sustainability - Packaging has come a long way from being just a protective shell to being an integral part of the overall product experience. With the rise of the tech-powered (06/27/2025)
  • Elevate Your Brand with Custom Rigid Boxes - Upgrade your product packaging with custom rigid boxes, strong, elegant, and fully customizable, ideal for premium items, gifts, and cosmetics. (05/27/2025)
  • 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)
  • Paper Dry Strength Agent Market Size to Surpass USD 986.51 Million by 2031, With 4.1% CAGR | The Insight Partners - The paper dry strength agents market comprises an array of agent types and its applications that are expected to determine its strength during the forecast period. The report runs an in-depth analysis of market trends, (05/22/2025)




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