Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Overview

The global sales of insulated styrofoam shipping boxes market are estimated to be worth USD 5.0 billion in 2021 and are anticipated to reach a value of USD 7.8 billion by 2031. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 4.6% over the forecast period between 2021 and 2031. The revenue generated by Insulated styrofoam shipping boxes market in 2020 was USD 4.8 billion.

The growing demand from industries like cosmetics, beverages, and personal care for more appealing and durable packaging drives the Insulated styrofoam shipping boxes market. The surge in premium product branding, where metallic and colourful finishes provide heightened levels of shelf appeal, propels further growth. Development in foil production technology, involving more versatile and eco-friendly options, is yet another critical driver.

Besides this, the growing use of hot stamping foils for security features in documents and packaging boosts demand. Further, increasing consumer awareness about eco-friendly packaging solutions forces manufacturers to produce recyclable and biodegradable foils. The continued rise of e-commerce and high-value merchandise markets keeps driving demand for higher-quality and appealing packaging materials.

Global Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Industry Assessment

Attributes Key Insights
Historical Size, 2020 USD 4.8 billion
Estimated Size, 2021 USD 5.0 billion
Projected Size, 2031 USD 7.8 billion
Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) 4.6%

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What is Driving Demand for Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market?

Insulated styrofoam shipping boxes are a reliable source manufactured in order to keep safe the product being transported from ordinary shocks, jerks, and maintain the desired temperature around it to maintain its quality and shape to keep up with the expectations of the consumers.

The insulated styrofoam shipping boxes industry is driven by both, local and international moving of goods. In addition, the availability of options to re-shape the existing insulated styrofoam shipping box into the desired shape within a small span of time has resulted in fueling the demand, therefore, boosting the growth of the insulated styrofoam shipping boxes industry.

The development in the sectors like medical, food and beverage, and chemicals are growing the sales opportunity among consumers thus, resulting in the fueling of import and export of products in regional and international markets. Thus, insulating styrofoam shipping boxes have become a necessity in order to maintain the quality of products, growing sales.

What Factors are Likely to Grow the Sales of Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes?

One of the key factors likely to augment the sales of insulating Styrofoam shipping boxes across the world is the growing number of players in the cultivation of organic food and the rise in the production of various organic products. Thus, such insulating Styrofoam shipping boxes have a tremendous usage in the packaging and transporting of products to keep the freshness and quality intact.

Further, with the involvement of a little more expense, the customer can gain the assurity of the product not being damaged while transporting, thus, it encourages the packaging team to increase the implementation of insulated Styrofoam shipping boxes.

In addition, the compact size of these shipping boxes is dominant over refrigerated containers and saves a whole lot of electricity used in the other case, therefore, creating an opportunity for the development of insulated Styrofoam shipping boxes market in terms of sales.

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USA and Canada Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Outlook

The presence of various players involved in the manufacturing of products in the medical, food, and chemical industry within the countries of North America, makes it a prominent region for the growth in sales of insulating Styrofoam shipping boxes globally. During the forecast period, the demand is likely to rise compared to the current times, as a number of end-use industries make a gradual recovery.

Demand for insulated Styrofoam shipping boxes in USA and Canada will be led by the food and beverage sector. The culture involves a high amount of consumption of meat, seafood, and juices, thus, fueling the transportation of both raw and pre-cooked meals. These insulated shipping boxes maintain the temperature, thus, saving it from being spoiled, therefore, growing the usage and sales of insulating Styrofoam shipping boxes.

Europe Demand Outlook for Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes

Many countries in Europe have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, which has led to a decline in economic activities. However, as is the case in the USA and Canada, pharmaceutical spending in Europe continues to drive demand for insulated Styrofoam shipping boxes.

The presence of various players in the countries of Europe having high-tech technologies to manufacture products in the medical sectors are promoting the usage and sales of insulated styrofoam shipping boxes. Further, the rising demands for the customer to fuel the usage of protective packaging solutions are expected to create a lucrative opportunity for the fueling of sales of insulated styrofoam shipping boxes.

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Who are the Key Manufacturers and Suppliers of Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes?

Some of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of insulated Styrofoam shipping boxes include

  • THIMM THE HIGHPACK GROUP
  • Harwal Group
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • Drew Foam Companies Inc.
  • Cryopak
  • Marko Foam Products
  • Topa Thermal
  • Sofrigram SA
  • Radwa Corporation
  • COOL Sarl
  • Zhuhai Ronghui Packaging Products Co., Ltd.
  • W.W. Grainger, Inc.
  • Loboy
  • Guangzhou Elephant Color Printing & Packaging Co., Ltd
  • XiMan Industrial Co., Limited.

Many companies are investing their time and money in aiming to manufacture such boxes that can store products at maintained temperatures for a longer duration. For instance, in 2021, Panasonic had developed VIXELL™- a vacuum insulated cooling box that can maintain a temperature of -70C for up to 18 days using dry ice.

The report is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macro-economic indicators and governing factors along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various market factors on market segments and geographies.

Key Segments

By Material Type:

  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
  • Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)
  • Expanded Polyurethane (EPU)
  • Expanded Polyethylene (EPE)

By Product Type:

  • Hinged Boxes
  • Un-hinged Boxes

By End-use Industry:

  • Food & Beverage
    • Meat, Poultry and Seafood
    • Dairy Products
    • Ready-to-Eat Meals
    • Ice-cream
    • Others
  • Medical
  • Chemicals
  • Electricals
  • Personal and Beauty Care
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
    • USA & Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil, Mexico, Others
  • Western Europe
    • EU5
    • Nordics
    • Benelux
  • Eastern Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
    • GCC Countries
    • Other Middle East
    • North Africa
    • South Africa
    • Other Africa
Table of Content
  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Industry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition
  • 3. Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent Industry Developments
  • 4. Global Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections
  • 5. Pricing Analysis
  • 6. Global Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Analysis and Forecast
    • 6.1. Material Type
    • 6.2. Product Type
    • 6.3. End-Use Industry
  • 7. Global Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Analysis and Forecast, By Material Type
    • 7.1. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
    • 7.2. Expanded Polypropylene (EPP)
    • 7.3. Expanded Polyurethane (EPU)
    • 7.4. Expanded Polyethylene (EPE)
  • 8. Global Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Analysis and Forecast, By Product Type
    • 8.1. Hinged Boxes
    • 8.2. Un-hinged Boxes
  • 9. Global Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Analysis and Forecast, By End-Use Industry
    • 9.1. Food & Beverage
      • 9.1.1. Meat, Poultry and Seafood
      • 9.1.2. Dairy Products
      • 9.1.3. Ready-to-Eat Meals
      • 9.1.4. Ice-cream
      • 9.1.5. Others
    • 9.2. Medical
    • 9.3. Chemicals
    • 9.4. Electricals
    • 9.5. Personal and Beauty Care
    • 9.6. Others
  • 10. Global Insulated Styrofoam Shipping Boxes Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
    • 10.1. North America
    • 10.2. Latin America
    • 10.3. Western Europe
    • 10.4. Eastern Europe
    • 10.5. Asia Pacific
    • 10.6. Japan
    • 10.7. Middle East and Africa
  • 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. Western Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 14. Eastern Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 15. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 16. Japan Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 17. Middle East and Africa Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 18. Sales Forecast by Material Type, Product Type, and End-Use Industry for 30 Countries
  • 19. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
  • 20. Company Profile
    • 20.1. THIMM THE HIGHPACK GROUP
    • 20.2. Harwal Group
    • 20.3. Sonoco Products Company
    • 20.4. Drew Foam Companies Inc.
    • 20.5. Cryopak
    • 20.6. Marko Foam Products
    • 20.7. Topa Thermal
    • 20.8. Sofrigram SA
    • 20.9. Radwa Corporation
    • 20.10. COOL Sarl
    • 20.11. Zhuhai Ronghui Packaging Products Co., Ltd.
    • 20.12. W.W. Grainger, Inc.
    • 20.13. Loboy
    • 20.14. Guangzhou Elephant Color Printing & Packaging Co., Ltd
    • 20.15. XiMan Industrial Co., Limited.

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