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Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes
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Definition
Summary
Wooden shipping crates and boxes are typically used for transporting and storing goods and are available in custom or standard sizes. Market products vary from small wooden boxes to oversized industrial crates that hold various products, such as automobile parts, aircraft parts, machines, motorcycles, fine art or sculptures, and other high-value items that require significant protection during shipping.
This Report Includes:
- Small to Mid-Sized Wooden Boxes
- Large or Oversized Industrial Crates
Not in this Report:
- Plastic Shipping Crates
- Metal Shipping Crates
- Corrugated Packaging Boxes
- Corrugated Packaging Bags
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Global Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes market.
Warning Trends
Reciprocal tariffs drive up packaging product prices
- The Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which apply general tariff rate increases to all products imported from most nations, are set to take effect on August 7 after the national tariff rates were finalized on August 1. Additionally, 50.0% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, except those from the United Kingdom, went into effect in June.
- These tariffs will have a significant effect across the packaging industry as the United States imports a combined total of more than $127 billion worth of plastic, steel, and lumber annually, the three most common materials in packaging products.
- Leading packaging product importers include Canada, Mexico, and China, which face tariff rates of 35.0%, 25.0%, and 20.0%, respectively, with the Chinese import tariff rate set to rise to 54.0% in August. However, United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA)-originating goods, meaning those produced entirely in Canada or Mexico, are exempt from these tariffs.
- China accounts for 48.6% of imported plastic products in the United States, making current and upcoming tariffs on Chinese goods particularly impactful for the price of plastic packaging materials, which the Yale Budget Lab projects will rise in price by 11.0%.
- Likewise, Canada and Mexico provide a combined 51.6% of lumber imports, driving a 6.8% increase in the price of wooden products. Steel and aluminum tariffs are projected to fuel a 39.2% increase in the cost of metal packaging products on average.
Global Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 India | 46,380 |
| #2 Oceania & Southeast Asia | 31,710 |
| #3 Europe | 26,240 |
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Geography Drilldown - US
Average Cost of Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes
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2026 Market Pricing$32.50 to $XXX.XX
per unitAverage Price
Prices in the Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes market range from $32.50 to $XXX.XX, depending on Crate Size, Crate Features and Type of Lumber. For example, lower prices are associated with 12 x 12 x 12" or smaller ($42.00 to $65.00 per unit) and 24 x 24 x 24" or smaller ($42.00 to $125 per unit), whereas higher prices are associated with 60 x 60 x 60" or smaller ($42.00 to $500 per unit) and Larger than 60 x 60 x 60" ($400 to $500 per unit).
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Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes market, prices in the US have declined -4.3% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes
Total cost of ownership is Low in the Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Delays may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Customization
Billed During
Storage
Unforeseen
Delays
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -0.3 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Recent Price Trend. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as High, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Wood Producers & Sawmills
- Resin Manufacturers
- Tool & Hardware Wholesalers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Timber Owners & Loggers
- Petroleum Refiners
- Hardware Manufacturers
Biggest Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes vendors by revenue in the US are Craters and Freighters, Nefab Group and Uline, Inc. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Forest Products Inc. | Global | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Sealed Air Corporation | Global | CHARLOTTE, NC | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Uline, Inc. | International | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Craters and Freighters | National | Golden, CO | 51-100 | < 5 | ||||
| Nefab Group | Global | Jönköping, SE | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Herwood Inc. | International | Windsor, CA | 51-100 | < 5 | ||||
| C & K Box Company, Inc. | Global | Jackson, MI | <25 | < 5 | ||||
| CDC Packaging Corporation | Local | Salisbury, MA | 25-50 | < 5 | ||||
| John Rock, Inc. | Local | Coatesville, PA | 201-500 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes market is 9.6% and rising. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is falling, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Market share concentration is low, indicating that no one or group of suppliers has power over pricing in the market. As a result, competition in the market is strong.
Supply chain risk in the market is high, which can lead to unexpected price spikes (as a result of disruptions in the supply of inputs) or service disruption altogether. Tariff increases, which further destabilize pricing and global production supply chains in the wooden shipping crates market, exacerbate this risk.
Vendors in the market have low levels of financial risk as profit margins have been declining recently.
The United States is a net importer of wooden crates, offering buyers a diverse range of international products. Buyers should consider that dependence on foreign supply could introduce potential risks related to product availability and price fluctuations due to global market conditions.
Supplier Information
C & K Box Company, Inc.
C & K Box Company, Inc. is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wooden shipping crates & boxes. Founded in 1960, the company is currently headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, United States of America with an estimated 37 employees. Subscribe to learn more
CDC Packaging Corporation
CDC Packaging Corporation is a private company operating locally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wooden shipping crates & boxes. Founded in 1993, the company is currently headquartered in Salisbury, Massachusetts, United States of America with an estimated 37 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Craters and Freighters
Craters and Freighters is a private company operating nationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wooden shipping crates & boxes and crating & containerization services. Founded in 1990, the company is currently headquartered in Golden, Colorado, United States of America with an... Subscribe to learn more
Herwood Inc.
Herwood Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wooden shipping crates & boxes. Founded in 1994, the company is currently headquartered in Windsor, Quebec, Canada with an estimated 75 employees. Subscribe to learn more
John Rock, Inc.
John Rock, Inc. is a private company operating locally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wooden shipping crates & boxes. Founded in 1973, the company is currently headquartered in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States of America with an estimated 350 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Nefab Group
Nefab Group is a private company operating globally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wooden shipping crates & boxes and crating & containerization services. Founded in 1949, the company is currently headquartered in Jönköping, Sweden with an estimated 5500 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Sealed Air Corporation
Sealed Air Corp. /DE is a global provider of packaging solutions to the fresh proteins, foods, fluids and liquids, medical and life science, e-commerce retail, logistics and omnichannel fulfillment operations, and industrial markets. Its portfolio includes CRYOVAC® brand food packaging, SEALED AIR® brand Subscribe to learn more
Tree Brand Packaging, Inc.
Tree Brand Packaging, Inc. is a private company operating locally in the manufacturing sector. The company's offerings include wooden shipping crates & boxes. Founded in 1985, the company is currently headquartered in Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America with an estimated 75 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Uline, Inc.
Uline, Inc. is a private company operating internationally in the manufacturing, manufacturing and manufacturing sectors. The company's offerings include personal paper products, paper towels, receipt tape, paper cups, newsprint & offset papers. Founded in 1980, the company is currently headquartered in Pleasant... Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Order Value and Average Response Time. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Specifications and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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| Average Order Value |
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Number of orders submitted Total value of supplier's orders |
The buyer can use the supplier’s average order value to get an indication of the amount of money others procuring the product from this supplier are comfortable spending. A high average order value can indicate that buyers are comfortable spending a large sum of money with the supplier because of the high-quality product and service. |
| Average Response Time |
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Number of customer service requests submitted Time to response for customer service requests |
The average response time can be used to measure the quality of the vendor's customer support team. A poor customer support team can make negotiating or raising questions about specifications, product quality, or product delivery status difficult. Spending a large amount of time dealing with customer support can decrease efficiency within the buyer's operations, so a buyer should look for a supplier with a fast response time. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Competition
How does your business maintain a competitive advantage?
What is your reputation among customers and how have you developed your reputation?
Supply Chain Risk
How diversified is your supplier base for inputs? Do you source from multiple suppliers in different global regions?
How have changes in lumber costs affected your pricing?
Experience and Expertise
What past experience do you have in developing products similar to our requirements?
In what ways have you stayed up to date with the current needs and changes of our industry?
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Wooden Shipping Crates & Boxes RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organizations and explain why they are seeking wooden shipping crates and boxes.
Buyers should give a description of the type of good they are transporting, including dimensions and weight. This overview should give vendors enough information to quickly evaluate whether they can provide wooden shipping crates and boxes that move the anticipated amount of cargo efficiently enough.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should provide the intended application of the wooden shipping crates and boxes and the number of units desired.
Buyers should state the desired size of the shipping crates and the desired weight capacity and stacking strength of the crates.
Project Budget
Buyers should explicitly state the amount of the contract award.
Buyers should explain when and how many payments will be made.
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