Top Corrugated Boxes Companies

The rise of e-commerce and organized retail is making the corrugated box a popular choice for consumers. As online shopping continues to grow and organized retailers add to the overall sales volume of their products (increasing the need for better product protection), there is an increasing need to create durable, lightweight, and economical products that can cater to both consumers and businesses alike.

Industry Overview

According to SkyQuest Technology “Corrugated Boxes Market By Material (Linerboard, Medium), By Printing Ink (Water-Based Ink, UV-Curable Inks), By Printing Technology, By Type, By End User Industry, By Region - Industry Forecast 2026-2033,” Global Corrugated Boxes Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 3.6% by 2033, on account of urgent need for automating quantified data. A corrugated box's capability for protecting items from damage during transit, as well as storing items safely while reducing additional costs, creates a need for both consumer-packaged goods and commercial packaging. While traditional retail packaging has long been viewed as environmentally harmful (with plastic being one of the most common examples), corrugated boxes present a way to combat environmental destruction using biodegradable (and recyclable) materials. The expansion of digital branding has increased the demand for customized printed packaging, which is also expected to grow due to improved corrugation technologies and materials efficiency.

Top 10 Global Corrugated Boxes Companies

1. International Paper

International Paper Company is an American-based pulp, paper, and packaging firm that has its headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee and is recognized globally as a leading provider of packaging and containerboard products. It was established in 1898 and has remained committed to producing sustainable and recyclable systems for use in various industries such as e-commerce, food and beverage, and industrial goods while also supporting customers through innovative product development.

2. Smurfit Westrock (Smurfit Kappa + WestRock)

Smurfit Westrock plc formed in 2024 from the merger of Ireland's Smurfit Kappa and the American based WestRock Company, is now the largest global packaging company with their main office located in Dublin, Ireland. They operate throughout both Europe and South America, producing corrugated packaging and paper products. They also operate a broad array of systems for materials, recycling, and resource recovery, establishing a complete supply chain with a focus on providing a sustainable, recyclable system to meet local, regional, and global environmental regulations.

3. DS Smith

DS Smith, a British multinational company, provides sustainable packaging corrugated materials and recycling services for the logistics and retail sectors of Europe and other countries. Today, the company focuses on providing solutions for companies that want to implement a circular economy. Its goal is to develop packaging that considers recyclable characteristics, while also reducing environmental impacts.

4. Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), established in 1959 and located in Lake Forest, IL, is a leading manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. PCA produces various types of corrugated products ranging from shipping containers to multi-colour retail displays, to protective packaging used in agriculture, e-commerce and manufacturing industries.

5. Stora Enso Oyj

Stora Enso Oyj is a major international forest products and materials company. Stora Enso, has headquarters in Helsinki (Finland) and Stockholm (Sweden) and was reincorporated as a new business through the merger of Stora AB and Enso Oyj in 1998.

6. Mondi Group

Mondi Group is a leading global packaging and paper company, with headquarters in the United Kingdom and Austria. Mondi Group has operations in over thirty countries and is a Company that manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging solutions for multi-industry applications, with a focus on developing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions.

7. Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited

Establishing in 1995, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Ltd based in Dongguan, China is among the largest global manufacturers of paper products, offering consistently high production capacities. Nine Dragons Paper produces an extensive range of environmentally sustainable packaging goods; containerboard; and corrugated products through its multiple manufacturing plants sprawling throughout China.

8. Oji Holdings Corporation

With its headquarters located in Tokyo, Japan, Oji Holdings Corporation has been a prominent supplier of forest products since the end of the 19th century. Oji continues to provide an extensive portfolio of paper and packaging product options; including corrugated packaging; containerboard; and specialty paper product lines.

9. Georgia-Pacific LLC

A well-established U.S.-based manufacturer of packaging products, Georgia-Pacific has an extensive assembly of products produced at its Atlanta, Georgia headquarters. A subsidiary of Koch Industries, Georgia Pacific's cumulative growth has produced a large assortment of products including both packaging as well as paper and in many different packaging options, such as containerboard; corrugated boxes; rolldowns; and tissues. In part due to its strong logistic capabilities, Georgia-Pacific provides its products to many of the largest companies throughout North America and globally.

10. Rengo Co., Ltd.

With headquarters located in Osaka, Japan, Rengo Co., Ltd a manufacturer of corrugated container and packaging materials, is a well-established organization with over a century of business in manufacturing products for logistics, retailing, and industrial applications. Rengo has established a substantial presence within Japan and an expanding footprint throughout Asia.

Other Leading Global Corrugated Boxes Companies

• Cascades Inc.
• Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
• Shanying International Holdings Co., Ltd.
• KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.
• SAICA Group
• Shandong Sun Paper Industry Co., Ltd.
• Graphic Packaging International
• Green Bay Packaging
• Shenzhen Hoichow Packing Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
• Xiamen Hexing Packaging & Printing Co., Ltd.

Conclusion

The global corrugated boxes market will continue to expand with moderate growth rates over time. This long-term outlook is supported by a shift towards sustainable practices and continued advancements in supply chain operations due to globalization. Businesses now recognize the value of relying on corrugated packaging for cost savings, environmental compliance, and the ability to deliver goods safely. New technologies are constantly being developed to improve the performance of corrugated boxes, as well as reducing the environmental footprint. The close tie between the corrugated box market, sustainability, and logistics modernization demonstrates the continued importance and strength of this market moving forward.