World demand for corrugated boxes to reach 234 billion square meters in 2017
Demand for corrugated boxes is forecast to increase 4.2% per year
World demand for corrugated boxes is forecast to increase 4.2% per year to 234 billion square meters in 2017, slightly outpacing real (inflation-adjusted) gains in GDP. Factors contributing to rising box demand include growth in industrial activities, particularly the manufacturing sector, which often requires corrugated packaging to protect and transport goods.