Foldable Mailer Box Market Overview

The global sales of foldable mailer box are estimated to be worth USD 6.0 billion in 2021 and are anticipated to reach a value of USD 9.3 billion by 2031. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 4.5% over the forecast period between 2021 and 2031. The revenue generated by foldable mailer box in 2020 was USD 5.8 billion.

In terms of growth, the foldable mailer box market is projected to witness a prominent sales growth rate owing to the increasing trend of showcasing more customization, ease & convenience, and shift towards sustainability.

The rise in ecommerce and escalating demand for eco-friendly and versatile packaging solutions is substantially pushing the global foldable mailer box market. These boxes are being favored due to its space saving efficiency, ease of handling, and sustainability. These boxes reduce the shipping cost and waste aligning with providing the effective protection for different products.

Global Foldable Mailer Box Industry Assessment

Attributes Key Insights
Historical Size, 2020 USD 5.8 billion
Estimated Size, 2021 USD 6.0 billion
Projected Size, 2031 USD 9.3 billion
Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) 4.5%

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Global Foldable Mailer Box Market: Market Outlook

The foldable mailer box is made up from two corrugated board or sheets, with a third ridged inner layer in between them. The air columns and inner layer makes the foldable mailer box durable and superior strength which makes the foldable mailer box suitable for shipping.

The folding mailer box is available in different styles straight tuck box, reverse tuck box, lock bottom box, crash bottom box, holster boxes, and many other styles. The folding mailer boxes are highly versatile as they are available in various sizes and can be used for packaging variety of products light or heavy, small or large and fragile or robust. These folding boxes are easy to use and store with the less space and can be used again as compared to the rigid mailer boxes.

The foldable mailer box are available in different custom-made foldable mailer boxes which are also called as roll end tuck top box which can be folded without glue and can be assembled easily. Also, apart from the customization, the foldable mailer box are also manufactured from the recycled paper which is the sustainable way of manufacturing the sustainable foldable mailer boxes.

The automated foldable mailer box machine involves minimal use of the manual work or manpower and speeds up the manufacturing process which results in the higher production of the foldable mailer box market.

How is the Demand for Foldable Mailer Box Increasing as compared to Rigid Mailer Box?

Foldable mailer boxes can be shipped flat while saving the cost of shipping as compared to the rigid mailer boxes. Also, the foldable mailer boxes are produced with the fewer processes and at lower cost. These boxes are easy to manufacture and they highly tend to take the shape and are also pre-glued for the instant formation or construction of the box.

The folding mailer boxes can be designed into variety of sizes, shapes and designs and are easy to manufacture from the recyclable waste as compared to the rigid mailer boxes.

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What are the Key Challenges that may restrain the Growth of the Foldable Mailer Box Market?

While manufacturing of the foldable mailer box, the cardboard sheets are very delicate to handle on the machine as they tend to fold easily as compared to the rigid boxes, therefore improper handling of the flexible cardboard sheets may lead to injuries. Also, the foldable mailer box are not best for weatherproofing and may get soggy when in contact with water or other liquids.

The foldable mailer box can also get deformed when they experience extreme pressure.

Competitive Landscape

The following global key players such as

  • WestRock Company
  • Big Valley Packaging
  • PakFactory
  • Huhtamaki Oyj
  • Sacher & Co. GmbH
  • Enterprise Folding Box Co., Inc.
  • VSL Packaging
  • New York Folding Box Company
  • Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
  • Graphic Packaging International LLC.

Key Asian players manufacturing foldable mailer box are CANPAC, U Pack, M.K. Packaging, Carvan Paper Products, BXL Creative Packaging, Shanti Packaging Industries, Parksons Packaging Ltd., Maheshwar Packaging and Pragathi Cartons Pvt Ltd.

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What strategies are the Key Players adopting for Increasing their Market Share in the Foldable Mailer Box Market?

The manufacturers involved in the manufacturing of foldable mailer box are involved in investing the new technology which will boost the production of foldable mailer boxes. Also, the increasing demand for foldable mailer boxes are encouraging to enter the new entrants in the foldable mailer boxes market.

  • In September 2021, a global software supplier, Cerm, extended its MIS with a scalable and complete convertable option for converters in the rigid boxes and folding cartons. This software is proven useful in increasing the productivity of packaging process and thereby packaging converters.
  • In July 2020, Clearwater, a private tissue and label supplier launched a new folding boxes paperboard brand “ReMagine” which manufactured the folding cartons/boxes which are produced using up to 30% post-consumer recycled fibre and is inspired by circular economy principles.

What are the Key Opportunities for Foldable Mailer Box Market?

The majority of the end user industries are making the most use of the foldable mailer box in delivering the products to the customers. The one-time use of the foldable mailer box manufactured with the recycled waste content with the use of flaps can lead to ease & convenience in the opening of the boxes as well as can easily be disposed with the lesser carbon emissions.

Why is the India a Big Market for Foldable Mailer Box Market?

The majority of the key players manufacturing foldable mailer box have their presence in India which is the key factor driving the growth of the foldable mailer box market. Adding to this, also the changing e-commerce industry and the recent shift towards the attaining sustainability in the manufacturing of the foldable mailer boxes is creating a demand for foldable mailer boxes.

The increase in the delivery and parcel activities during the pandemic was also a growth factor that boosted the production of the foldable mailer boxes.

Key Segments of Foldable Mailer Box Market Covered in the Report

Based on the Dimension/size:

  • 16" x 12" x 12" (Small)
  • 18" x 16" x 18" (Medium)
  • 18" x 18" x 24" (Large)
  • 24" x 20" x 24" (Extra Large)

Based on Styles/Types:

  • Straight Tuck Box
  • Reverse Tuck Box
  • One-piece Tuck Box
  • Two-piece Tuck Box
  • Others (lock bottom box, crash bottom box, etc.)

Based on the End Use:

  • Food & Beverages
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • E-commerce
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
  • Electronics & Electricals
  • Others (household, etc.)

Based on the Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • South Asia
  • East Asia
  • Oceania
  • Middle East & Africa
Table of Content
	1. Executive Summary
	2. Industry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition
	3. Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent Industry Developments
	4. Global Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections
	5. Pricing Analysis
	6. Global Market Analysis and Forecast
		6.1. Dimension/Size
		6.2. Styles/Types
		6.3. End Use
	7. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Dimension/Size
		7.1. 16" x 12" x 12" (Small)
		7.2. 18" x 16" x 18" (Medium)
		7.3. 18" x 18" x 24" (Large)
		7.4. 24" x 20" x 24" (Extra Large)
	8. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Styles/Types
		8.1. Straight Tuck Box
		8.2. Reverse Tuck Box
		8.3. One-piece Tuck Box
		8.4. Two-piece Tuck Box
		8.5. Others (lock bottom box, crash bottom box, etc.)
	9. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By End Use
		9.1. Food & Beverages
		9.2. Personal Care & Cosmetics
		9.3. E-commerce
		9.4. Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
		9.5. Electronics & Electricals
		9.6. Others (household, etc.)
	10. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
		10.1. North America
		10.2. Latin America
		10.3. Europe
		10.4. South Asia
		10.5. East Asia
		10.6. Oceania
		10.7. Middle East & Africa
		10.10. Baltic Countries
	11. North America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	12. Latin America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	13. Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	14. South Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	15. East Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	16. Oceania Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	17. Middle East & Africa Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	18. Baltic Countries Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
	19. Sales Forecast by Dimension/Size, Styles/Types, and End Use for 30 Countries
	20. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
	21. Company Profile
		21.1. WestRock Company
		21.2. Big Valley Packaging
		21.3. PakFactory
		21.4. Huhtamaki Oyj
		21.5. Sacher & Co. GmbH
		21.6. Enterprise Folding Box Co., Inc.
		21.7. VSL Packaging
		21.8. New York Folding Box Company
		21.9. Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
		21.10. Graphic Packaging International LLC.

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