The transport cases & boxes market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2024 to $1.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military and defense applications, expansion of e-commerce and logistics, growth in aerospace and aviation industry, increase in industrial equipment transport, demand for customized packaging solutions.
The transport cases & boxes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global supply chain challenges, e-commerce packaging solutions, advancements in materials and design, increasing focus on sustainable packaging, medical equipment and healthcare logistics. Major trends in the forecast period include emphasis on lightweight and durable materials, advancements in shock-resistant technologies, integration of smart technologies, customized foam inserts for enhanced protection, focus on sustainable materials and practices.
The transport cases and boxes market is set to expand owing to the rising global trade. Driven by free trade agreements and reduced trade barriers, global trade has surged, leading to increased demand for transport cases and boxes. Projections by UNCTAD in December 2022 indicate substantial growth, with global trade values reaching $32 trillion, affirming the increasing significance of transport cases and boxes in facilitating secure shipping and storage of goods.
The projected expansion of the transport cases and boxes market is attributed to the growing travel and tourism industry. Travel and tourism activities require sturdy transport cases for luggage and equipment. For instance, data from the World Travel and Tourism Council in August 2022 revealed a significant 22% increase in domestic visitor spending and a substantial 7.6% contribution to global GDP by the travel and tourism sector in 2022. The sector's GDP is anticipated to maintain an average annual growth rate of 5.8% between 2022 and 2032, highlighting the industry's potential impact on the transport cases and boxes market.
Innovation in product development stands out as a significant trend in the transport cases and boxes market, with major players emphasizing the creation of inventive solutions. Lightweight and durable materials are a focus to reduce shipping costs and enhance long-term profitability. For instance, in April 2022, Tower Cold Chain, a UK-based manufacturer, launched KTEvolution, a robust and lightweight container designed for pharmaceutical transport. This container, meeting customer demands, ensures 120+ hours of thermal insulation without external power, allowing easy handling by one or two individuals during transit, catering to varied shipment needs in sizes of 26-liter and 57-liter options.
Key companies in the transport cases and boxes market are directing their focus towards developing innovative packaging solutions such as the Smart Box Lite, meeting the evolving demands for secure and efficient transportation, enhancing customer convenience, and ensuring the safe delivery of various items. For instance, in January 2023, Blue Dart Express, an India-based logistics company, introduced 'Smart Box Lite,' a specialized packaging solution tailored to protect electronic devices during shipping. Designed to securely transport laptops, tablets, and iPads, this product caters to both business and personal needs, addressing the escalating demand for electronic shipments nationwide. In line with their customer-centric approach, Blue Dart aims to offer a hassle-free and reliable solution for the secure transportation of electronic devices, emphasizing aspects from optimal transportation modes to tailored packaging sizes.
In January 2022, Platinum Equity Advisors LLC, a US-based private equity investment firm, successfully acquired Pelican Products Inc. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. This acquisition aimed to fortify Pelican Products Inc.'s lineup of temperature-controlled packaging and protective cases for transportation. The strategic move also aimed to expand Pelican’s customer base, leveraging its enhanced array of products and services. Pelican Products Inc., based in the US, specialized in manufacturing protective cases and temperature-controlled packaging for various transportation needs.
Major companies operating in the transport cases & boxes market include GT Line, Royal Case Company, Pelican Products Inc., Hisco Case Inc., B&W International, SKB Corporation Inc., Gator Cases Inc., Anvil Cases Inc., Parker Plastics Inc., ZERO Manufacturing Inc., Wilson Case Inc., Willard Packaging Co, Nanuk by Plasticase Inc., JELCO Inc., Canyonwest Cases LLC, Explorer Cases, Cases By Source Inc., Porta-Brace Inc., Chicago Case Company, C.H. Ellis Company Inc., BWH-Spezialkoffer GmbH, ZARGES Inc., Plasticase Inc., Gmöhling Transportgeräte GmbH, Procases Inc, Seahorse Protective Equipment Cases, Platt Cases, R.P. Luce & Company Inc., Gemstar Manufacturing, Case Technologies Inc., Fawic Packaging Systems, Custom Case Company Inc., Dorner Case Inc., Packaging Strategies Inc., New World Case Inc.
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the transport cases & boxes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the transport cases & boxes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Transport cases and boxes are durable protective tools designed to withstand handling, storage, and shipping, safeguarding critical equipment such as sensors and communication systems during transportation.
The primary material types used for transport cases and boxes encompass plastic variations such as polyethylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide, and polypropylene, alongside metal options such as aluminum and steel. Additionally, materials such as leather and others are also employed. Plastic, derived from oil through a chemical process, is a malleable substance capable of being shaped into solid forms when heated. These cases and boxes offer different waterproofing features, classified as waterproof and non-waterproof. They find extensive applications across diverse sectors including medical equipment, communication equipment, photography and music equipment, automotive and mechanical parts, chemicals, electronics and semiconductor components, military equipment, and various other industrial applications.
The transport cases & boxes market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides transport cases & boxes market statistics, including transport cases & boxes industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a transport cases & boxes market share, detailed transport cases & boxes market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the transport cases & boxes industry. This transport cases & boxes market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The transport cases and boxes market consist of sales of boxes, barrels, containers, and crates. 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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The transport cases & boxes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to global supply chain challenges, e-commerce packaging solutions, advancements in materials and design, increasing focus on sustainable packaging, medical equipment and healthcare logistics. Major trends in the forecast period include emphasis on lightweight and durable materials, advancements in shock-resistant technologies, integration of smart technologies, customized foam inserts for enhanced protection, focus on sustainable materials and practices.
The transport cases and boxes market is set to expand owing to the rising global trade. Driven by free trade agreements and reduced trade barriers, global trade has surged, leading to increased demand for transport cases and boxes. Projections by UNCTAD in December 2022 indicate substantial growth, with global trade values reaching $32 trillion, affirming the increasing significance of transport cases and boxes in facilitating secure shipping and storage of goods.
The projected expansion of the transport cases and boxes market is attributed to the growing travel and tourism industry. Travel and tourism activities require sturdy transport cases for luggage and equipment. For instance, data from the World Travel and Tourism Council in August 2022 revealed a significant 22% increase in domestic visitor spending and a substantial 7.6% contribution to global GDP by the travel and tourism sector in 2022. The sector's GDP is anticipated to maintain an average annual growth rate of 5.8% between 2022 and 2032, highlighting the industry's potential impact on the transport cases and boxes market.
Innovation in product development stands out as a significant trend in the transport cases and boxes market, with major players emphasizing the creation of inventive solutions. Lightweight and durable materials are a focus to reduce shipping costs and enhance long-term profitability. For instance, in April 2022, Tower Cold Chain, a UK-based manufacturer, launched KTEvolution, a robust and lightweight container designed for pharmaceutical transport. This container, meeting customer demands, ensures 120+ hours of thermal insulation without external power, allowing easy handling by one or two individuals during transit, catering to varied shipment needs in sizes of 26-liter and 57-liter options.
Key companies in the transport cases and boxes market are directing their focus towards developing innovative packaging solutions such as the Smart Box Lite, meeting the evolving demands for secure and efficient transportation, enhancing customer convenience, and ensuring the safe delivery of various items. For instance, in January 2023, Blue Dart Express, an India-based logistics company, introduced 'Smart Box Lite,' a specialized packaging solution tailored to protect electronic devices during shipping. Designed to securely transport laptops, tablets, and iPads, this product caters to both business and personal needs, addressing the escalating demand for electronic shipments nationwide. In line with their customer-centric approach, Blue Dart aims to offer a hassle-free and reliable solution for the secure transportation of electronic devices, emphasizing aspects from optimal transportation modes to tailored packaging sizes.
In January 2022, Platinum Equity Advisors LLC, a US-based private equity investment firm, successfully acquired Pelican Products Inc. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. This acquisition aimed to fortify Pelican Products Inc.'s lineup of temperature-controlled packaging and protective cases for transportation. The strategic move also aimed to expand Pelican’s customer base, leveraging its enhanced array of products and services. Pelican Products Inc., based in the US, specialized in manufacturing protective cases and temperature-controlled packaging for various transportation needs.
Major companies operating in the transport cases & boxes market include GT Line, Royal Case Company, Pelican Products Inc., Hisco Case Inc., B&W International, SKB Corporation Inc., Gator Cases Inc., Anvil Cases Inc., Parker Plastics Inc., ZERO Manufacturing Inc., Wilson Case Inc., Willard Packaging Co, Nanuk by Plasticase Inc., JELCO Inc., Canyonwest Cases LLC, Explorer Cases, Cases By Source Inc., Porta-Brace Inc., Chicago Case Company, C.H. Ellis Company Inc., BWH-Spezialkoffer GmbH, ZARGES Inc., Plasticase Inc., Gmöhling Transportgeräte GmbH, Procases Inc, Seahorse Protective Equipment Cases, Platt Cases, R.P. Luce & Company Inc., Gemstar Manufacturing, Case Technologies Inc., Fawic Packaging Systems, Custom Case Company Inc., Dorner Case Inc., Packaging Strategies Inc., New World Case Inc.
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the transport cases & boxes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the transport cases & boxes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Transport cases and boxes are durable protective tools designed to withstand handling, storage, and shipping, safeguarding critical equipment such as sensors and communication systems during transportation.
The primary material types used for transport cases and boxes encompass plastic variations such as polyethylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyamide, and polypropylene, alongside metal options such as aluminum and steel. Additionally, materials such as leather and others are also employed. Plastic, derived from oil through a chemical process, is a malleable substance capable of being shaped into solid forms when heated. These cases and boxes offer different waterproofing features, classified as waterproof and non-waterproof. They find extensive applications across diverse sectors including medical equipment, communication equipment, photography and music equipment, automotive and mechanical parts, chemicals, electronics and semiconductor components, military equipment, and various other industrial applications.
The transport cases & boxes market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides transport cases & boxes market statistics, including transport cases & boxes industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a transport cases & boxes market share, detailed transport cases & boxes market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the transport cases & boxes industry. This transport cases & boxes market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The transport cases and boxes market consist of sales of boxes, barrels, containers, and crates. 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Transport Cases & Boxes Market Characteristics3. Transport Cases & Boxes Market Trends and Strategies4. Transport Cases & Boxes Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Transport Cases & Boxes Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Transport Cases & Boxes Market34. Recent Developments in the Transport Cases & Boxes Market
5. Global Transport Cases & Boxes Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Transport Cases & Boxes Market Segmentation
7. Transport Cases & Boxes Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Transport Cases & Boxes Market
9. China Transport Cases & Boxes Market
10. India Transport Cases & Boxes Market
11. Japan Transport Cases & Boxes Market
12. Australia Transport Cases & Boxes Market
13. Indonesia Transport Cases & Boxes Market
14. South Korea Transport Cases & Boxes Market
15. Western Europe Transport Cases & Boxes Market
16. UK Transport Cases & Boxes Market
17. Germany Transport Cases & Boxes Market
18. France Transport Cases & Boxes Market
19. Italy Transport Cases & Boxes Market
20. Spain Transport Cases & Boxes Market
21. Eastern Europe Transport Cases & Boxes Market
22. Russia Transport Cases & Boxes Market
23. North America Transport Cases & Boxes Market
24. USA Transport Cases & Boxes Market
25. Canada Transport Cases & Boxes Market
26. South America Transport Cases & Boxes Market
27. Brazil Transport Cases & Boxes Market
28. Middle East Transport Cases & Boxes Market
29. Africa Transport Cases & Boxes Market
30. Transport Cases & Boxes Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Transport Cases & Boxes Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Transport Cases & Boxes Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Transport Cases & Boxes Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on transport cases & boxes market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for transport cases & boxes? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The transport cases & boxes market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Material: Plastic; Polyethylene; Polystyrene; Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET); Polyamide; Polypropylene; Metal; Aluminum; Steel; Other Materials2) By Water proof Feature: Water Proof; Non-Waterproof
3) By Application: Medical Equipment; Communication Equipment; Photography and Music Equipment; Automotive and Mechanical Parts and Mechanical Parts; Chemicals; Electronics and Semiconductor Components; Military Equipment; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Plastic: Rigid Plastic Cases; Soft Plastic Cases2) By Polyethylene: High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Cases; Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Cases
3) By Polystyrene: Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Cases; High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) Cases
4) By Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): Rigid PET Cases; Flexible PET Cases
5) By Polyamide: Nylon Cases; Other Polyamide Variants
6) By Polypropylene: Homopolymer Polypropylene Cases; Copolymer Polypropylene Cases
7) By Metal: Standard Metal Cases; Heavy-Duty Metal Cases; Customized Metal Cases
8) By Aluminum: Lightweight Aluminum Cases; Waterproof Aluminum Cases; Shock-Resistant Aluminum Cases
9) By Steel: Galvanized Steel Cases; Stainless Steel Cases; Heavy-Duty Steel Cases
10) By Others: Genuine Leather Cases; Synthetic Leather Cases; Fabric Cases; Wood Cases; Composite Material Cases.
Key Companies Mentioned: GT Line; Royal Case Company; Pelican Products Inc.; Hisco Case Inc.; B&W International
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- GT Line
- Royal Case Company
- Pelican Products Inc.
- Hisco Case Inc.
- B&W International
- SKB Corporation Inc.
- Gator Cases Inc.
- Anvil Cases Inc.
- Parker Plastics Inc.
- ZERO Manufacturing Inc.
- Wilson Case Inc.
- Willard Packaging Co
- Nanuk by Plasticase Inc.
- JELCO Inc.
- Canyonwest Cases LLC
- Explorer Cases
- Cases By Source Inc.
- Porta-Brace Inc.
- Chicago Case Company
- C.H. Ellis Company Inc.
- BWH-Spezialkoffer GmbH
- ZARGES Inc.
- Plasticase Inc.
- Gmöhling Transportgeräte GmbH
- Procases Inc
- Seahorse Protective Equipment Cases
- Platt Cases
- R.P. Luce & Company Inc.
- Gemstar Manufacturing
- Case Technologies Inc.
- Fawic Packaging Systems
- Custom Case Company Inc.
- Dorner Case Inc.
- Packaging Strategies Inc.
- New World Case Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 175 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.78 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.16 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 35 |
