Southeast Asia corrugated packaging is the type of packaging best suited for packing a wide variety of products, regardless of their shape and size. Corrugated boxes are designed to keep bacteria and moisture away from the products within the packaging. These boxes act as a stable cushion for products during shipping and even for shelf-ready displays. Corrugated board is cut and folded into an infinite variety of shapes and sizes to become corrugated packaging. Corrugated is a high-performance packaging material designed to pack and protect products.
Southeast Asia corrugated packaging combines structural rigidity with cushioning qualities to protect heavy or fragile contents from damage. Corrugated products are made from recycled cardboard boxes and other waste products from the paper industry. Corrugated boxes offer many advantages, such as edge crush resistance, puncture resistance, bursting strength, rigidity, and cushioning qualities, which enable corrugated boards to bear impact through movement and transportation. Moreover, they are easy to handle, as they are light in weight, and increases the weight of transported goods reducing transportation expense.
Furthermore, the production cost of South East Asia corrugated packaging solutions/products is very low, due to the easy availability of raw materials. Corrugated boxes can work well with printing techniques so that companies can print their logos, product information, and contact address. Corrugated packaging solutions are environmentally friendly and can be reused and recycled. They are available in various shapes, sizes, designs, colors, which makes them suitable for a variety of products. Thus, there is an increasing demand worldwide.
For example, in August 2021, Smurfit Kappa, Irish Corrugated Packaging Company, planned to invest US$ 22 million to upgrade and expand its corrugated plant in Mexico to increase its production volume, capabilities, and product portfolio. While, in February 2020, Mexico-based corrugated packaging company, Carter, entered in fresh produce market with a new avocado box made by Mondi. A strong, sustainable, and humidity-resistant box design allows for long-distance transport of food and aims to reduce food waste.