1. A Glimpse into the Most Popular Packaging
Products Used by Canadian Manufacturers
Manufacturers of Canada use a selection of containers and packaging materials to
protect the products or goods from possible damages in manhandling and shipping.
Some of the most common containers used in Canadian manufacturing industry
include corrugated boxes, glass containers, metal cans, and set-up and folding
boxes.
Over the last 10 years, there has been a tremendous growth in the packaging
industry which is caused by many industrial parameters, mainly consumer demand
of top quality packaging and exponential increase in freight shipping all around the
world. The manufacturing industry in Canada is now spending a billion dollars in
packaging and labeling their products.
As reported by Euromonitor International, Canadian consumers are now
emphasizing on the closures of the products, be it food products, health or
wellness products, or anything else, which implies that the future of the packaging
industry is bright in the coming years as well. Plastic and corrugated cardboard
packaging materials have reduced the cost of containers dramatically, without
compromising on the durability of containers. And perhaps, this is another reason
why manufacturers choose these packaging containers for their products .
The Carved Out Niche of Containers
More than 55% of the containers are used in packaging of food items and
beverages. These two industries are growing at a fast pace, which in turn
boosting the demand of plastic containers and corrugated boxes. Chemical,
healthcare and garment industry are another three major industries in Canada that
play crucial role in maintaining the bursting demand of corrugated containers in
the market. There are many other industries in the country that invest a
considerable amount in packaging products including textile, tobacco and coal.
Most Common Types of Packaging Containers

2. Plastic containers, corrugated box containers, metal containers, cardboard folding
boxes, and glass containers hold 70% of the packaging products used by the
manufacturers of Canada.
• Corrugated Boxes – They are in the spotlight since 1996. The industry of
corrugated containers has showcased a tremendous growth in the last decade
and today it has marked its place as one of the billion dollar industries of
Canada. Corrugated cardboard boxes are available in a great variety of shape,
size and colors.
One can also find a packaging company that offers custom printed cardboard
containers. With the advent of latest technologies and tools of graphic
designing, printed corrugated boxes look more attractive . The corrugated
cardboard material is recyclable, so boxes made out of this material can be
reused and made available in the market at half the price of the new ones.
• Plastic Containers – From 9% in 1995 to over 20% in the last quarter of
2012, the share of plastic containers and packaging material has almost
doubled in the last 2 decades. Due to its light weight, higher strength and
lower price, plastic containers have replaced the metal and glass containers in
many industries.
• Metal Containers – They are widely used in the food and beverage industries.
However, in the last 20 years, the demand of metal containers has decreased
noticeably.
• Glass Containers – Food, beverage and chemical products munch through
almost all the glass containers manufactured in the country. However , the
glass container industry is showcasing decay in the last ten years.
• Folding Boxes – The market share for folding box containers remain steady
from day of its origin in the industry. Food industry consumes the largest
share of set-up and folding boxes.

3. Instabox Canada has come a long way from its inception in the industry many
years ago. In addition to a huge assortment of containers, they offer an extensive
collection of box accessories for better packaging of the products.