Pizza Box Market Report 2025

The pizza box market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.97 billion in 2024 to $3.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of pizza delivery culture, development of corrugated cardboard boxes, customization and branding, sustainability initiatives, standardization of sizes.

The pizza box market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.37 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global expansion of pizza market, market competition and differentiation, compliance with health and safety standards, consumer preferences for eco-friendly packaging, convenience-oriented packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include design innovations for functionality, personalization and branding, convenience-oriented packaging, innovative materials and technologies, market response to consumer behavior.

The increasing demand for fast foods is anticipated to drive the growth of the pizza box market during the forecast period. The rise in fast food consumption can be attributed to factors such as convenience, affordability, a wide range of menu options, and appealing flavors. Pizza, in particular, is a favored fast-food choice, with national franchises like Papa John's, Domino's Pizza, Sbarro, and Pizza Hut leading the way. Over the years, global fast food consumption has surged, consequently increasing the demand for packaging products like pizza boxes. For example, in October 2023, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Department of a Canada-based government agency reported that exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record high of $54.3 billion in 2022, representing a 14.1% increase from the previous year and accounting for 34.7% of the total production value. Therefore, the growing demand for fast foods is propelling the growth of the pizza box market.

The growth of the e-commerce industry is projected to drive the expansion of the pizza box market in the coming years. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of goods and services via the Internet. Online stores provide custom-printed pizza boxes featuring branded designs, logos, and marketing messages, which enhance brand recognition and improve the customer experience. For instance, in August 2024, the United States Census Bureau, a US government agency, reported that retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. reached approximately $282.3 billion for the second quarter of 2024, representing a 5.3% increase compared to the first quarter of 2023. Thus, the growth of the e-commerce sector is driving the demand for pizza boxes.

Major companies in the pizza box market are concentrating on creating innovative packaging solutions that enhance food safety, promote sustainability, and improve insulation, ensuring pizzas stay hot and fresh during delivery while reducing environmental impact. This distinctive pizza box can be transformed into a mini table, offering a practical solution for enjoying meals amid the chaos of relocation. It aims to elevate the dining experience for customers, especially during moving days. For example, in August 2024, Pizza Hut LLC, a US-based company, introduced the Moving Box Table. This product can be quickly folded into a sturdy base that supports the pizza box as a tabletop. The assembly process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few steps, making it user-friendly for those who are busy relocating. The box features a classic red checkered corrugated design, reminiscent of traditional picnic tablecloths, which adds a nostalgic element to the dining experience.

Prominent players within the pizza box market are intensifying their efforts towards the introduction of reusable pizza boxes as a strategic move to enhance their competitive position. These innovative packaging solutions, characterized by their environmentally friendly and sustainable nature, are crafted for multiple usages. An illustrative case occurred in March 2023 when Dodo Pizza, a leading pizza delivery franchise based in Russia, unveiled its line of reusable pizza boxes. These boxes, constructed from sustainable plastic material, boast a remarkable feature of not absorbing any food ingredients and are designed to be reused up to 500 times. This initiative represents a proactive step towards addressing delivery-related waste while significantly reducing the company's environmental footprint. By offering customers a more sustainable packaging option, Dodo Pizza underscores its commitment to minimizing environmental impact while providing a practical and eco-conscious solution.

In February 2022, CureFoods Private Limited, an India-based food company, successfully concluded the acquisition of Sbarro, LLC, for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering CureFoods' supply chain capabilities, pizza packaging expertise, and product penetration in the North American market. Sbarro, LLC, a pioneering US-based company specializing in pizza and pizza box packaging solutions, seamlessly aligns with CureFoods' objectives to enhance its operational capabilities and expand its presence in the pizza and food packaging segment within North America.

Major companies operating in the pizza box market include WestRock Company, International Paper Company, Georgia-Pacific LLC., Smurfit Kappa Group, DS Smith plc, Mondi plc, Graphic Packaging International LLC, Packaging Corporation of America, Sonoco Products Company, Rengo Co Ltd., Huhtamaki Oyj, Cascades Inc., BillerudKorsnäs AB, Orora Limited, Pratt Industries Inc., Metsa Board Corporation, Coveris Holdings S.A, RSG Packaging Pvt Ltd., Seda International Packaging Group, Magnum Packaging NE Ltd., Golden Box Ltd., Sirane Ltd.

North America and Europe are the largest regions in the pizza box market in 2024. The regions covered in the pizza box market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pizza box market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

A pizza box is a carton used for packaging food, typically made of corrugated cardboard. It consists of three layers of paper liners securely bonded together. The primary purpose of a pizza box is to prevent food leakage, minimize the risk of food contamination, and help maintain warmth during the delivery of pizzas to customers. These boxes are specifically crafted from corrugated cardboard to enhance durability and structural integrity.

The main types of pizza boxes include whole pizza boxes and pizza slice boxes. Pizza slice boxes are designed to accommodate large slices of pizza without the risk of breakage or folding. Many pizza slice boxes feature attractive graphics on the top for additional visual appeal. These boxes are made from different materials, including corrugated paperboard and clay-coated cardboard, and are available for purchase through online and offline sales channels. The various print types include both printed boxes and non-printed boxes. Pizza boxes find applications in restaurants, commissaries, supermarkets, and various other settings where pizzas are prepared and sold.

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The pizza box market consists of sales of containerboard, corrugated fiberboard, and combined board. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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