United States Secondary Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
United States Secondary Packaging Market Insights
- As highlighted in Packaging Market Insights analysis, the United States Secondary Packaging Market, worth USD 14.33 Billion in 2025, is forecasted to achieve USD 20.39 Billion by 2031.
- The United States market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.04% during the period 2026–2031.
- By 2025, Corrugated Boxes represented the largest share of the By Packaging Type market size.
- Pallets is expected to remain the key growth driver within By Packaging Type, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- United States accounted for 22.03% of the global Secondary Packaging Market size in 2025.
- By 2031, United States is expected to remain the top global market in terms of size.
- Within North America, United States is forecasted to dominate the regional Secondary Packaging Market size by 2031.
- Canada will be the fastest-growing market in North America, projected to achieve USD 8.69 Billion by 2031.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 14.33 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 20.39 Billion |
| Largest segment | Corrugated Boxes |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 6.04% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| By Packaging Type |
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| By Material |
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| By Packaging Format |
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| By End-Use Industry |
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| By Distribution Channel |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
United States Secondary Packaging Market By Packaging Type 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Packaging Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrugated Boxes | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 4.3 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Folding Cartons | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Shrink Wraps | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pallets | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Crates | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Protective Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
United States Secondary Packaging Market By Material 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Material | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper & Paperboard | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 6.35 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plastic | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Metal | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Wood | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
United States Secondary Packaging Market By Packaging Format 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Packaging Format | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cases & Boxes | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.81 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Trays | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Wraps & Films | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Palletized Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
United States Secondary Packaging Market By End-Use Industry 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By End-Use Industry | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverages | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 5.33 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pharmaceuticals | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Personal Care & Cosmetics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Consumer Electronics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Industrial Goods | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| E-commerce & Retail | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
United States Secondary Packaging Market By Distribution Channel 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Distribution Channel | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offline | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 7.99 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Online | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.