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Canadian cardboard box and container manufacturers have experienced steady growth in recent years. Products produced by manufacturers include corrugated and solid fibre boxes, folding paperboard boxes and other converted paper items. Manufacturers reliant on demand from other areas of the manufacturing sector; food, beverage and agricultural producers are major downstream buyers. Given the essential nature of their products, food and beverage manufacturers have continued to provide a stable source of demand. Sales to the manufacturing sector have declined in recent years due to the long-term trend of offshoring industrial activity to low-cost countries. Following COVID-19 disruptions, strong consumer spending contributed to strong sales. Over the five years to 2024, revenue is estimated to have expanded at a CAGR of 1.9% to $8.3 billion, including an increase of 1.2% during the current year as demand for consumer goods remains strong.
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $8.4bn in 2024.
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Cascades | 2,124.7 | 13.8 | 0.6 | |
WestRock | 617.2 | -57.8 | -9.4 | |
Boxmaster | 31.3 | 2.7 | 8.6 |
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Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Corrugated and solid fibre boxes, Folding cartons and Other boxes and containers. Corrugated and solid fibre boxes is the largest segment of the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing in Canada.
Demand for corrugated and solid fibre boxes rises
This industry includes companies which primarily convert purchased paper, paperboard and old corrugated containers into cardboard boxes, containers and similar packaging. The industry produces corrugated and solid cardboard packaging for a range of industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, wholesale, shipping, retail and others.
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NAICS 32221 - Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing in Canada
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Heightened demand for e-commerce has helped boost revenue growth. The surge in consumer spending during COVID-19 required containerboard for packaging and shipping purposes.
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Corrugated and solid fibre boxes generate most revenue. These products are used for shipping and storage purposes across the economy.
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Almost half of all manufacturers are located in Ontario. The province’s large population provides a stable source of demand for downstream retail activity.
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Industry concentration has remained steady in recent years. Competition between domestic manufacturers has remained moderate since 2019.
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Manufacturers’ revenue expanded during the recent economic boom. Strong household spending contributed to higher volumes and prices for paperboard manufacturers.
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Manufacturers have experienced limited technical change. The process of producing containerboard hasn't changed drastically. Innovation has included leveraging new technology...
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The market size of the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing industry in Canada is $8.4bn in 2024.
There are 200 businesses in the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing industry in Canada, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
The market size of the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing industry in Canada has been growing at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
Over the next five years, the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing industry in Canada is expected to grow.
The biggest companies operating in the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing market in Canada are Cascades, WestRock and Boxmaster
Manufacturing corrugated and solid fibre boxes and Manufacturing folding cartons are part of the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing industry.
The company holding the most market share in Canada is Cascades.
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing industry in Canada.