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2025-11-04 01:52:02
[US Quarterly Cardboard Box Sales Hit Lowest Level in Decade, Potentially Signaling Weak Holiday Retail Sales] The continued slowdown in US cardboard box sales has further exacerbated concerns about a weak holiday season for retail sales. According to data from the Corrugated Packaging Association (CPA), a US industry group, third-quarter corrugated box shipments fell to their lowest level for the same period since 2015, continuing the sluggish trend of the previous quarter. In recent weeks, several packaging companies have warned that economic uncertainty is suppressing the spending intentions of retailers and consumers. Corrugated boxes are primarily used for shipping goods and in-store displays, and their shipments are often considered a leading indicator of demand for food and consumer goods. This period is crucial for the cardboard box industry each year, with shipments typically peaking in October to help retailers prepare for the holiday season. A Bloomberg Intelligence survey of cardboard box manufacturers showed that orders in October were flat or below normal levels. Meanwhile, the US consumer confidence index fell to a five-month low, and manufacturing activity declined for the eighth consecutive month.
