Plastic storage boxes are also commonly called plastic storage boxes, plastic storage boxes, plastic storage boxes, and plastic storage boxes. They are storage containers made of plastic materials and are usually used to store various items, such as clothing, stationery, books, tableware, toys, electronic equipment, etc. Storage boxes can easily organize, store, protect and transport various items. They also have the advantages of being light, durable, easy to clean, and stackable and storable.
There are many ways to classify plastic storage boxes. According to relevant standards, there are three main classifications: by whether they have wheels, by storage methods, and by opening methods. There are also other classifications such as the number of layers, handles, lids, materials, and uses. In addition, the material of plastic storage boxes is usually made of polyethylene PE or polypropylene PP. HDPE materials are relatively soft and tough, and are generally the first choice for household clothing storage.
From the perspective of the industrial chain, the upstream of the plastic storage box industry chain is mainly raw material suppliers, including plastic particles, additives, masterbatches, etc.; the midstream is the production link of plastic storage boxes, including mold design, injection molding, blow molding and other process flows; the downstream is the sales and consumption of plastic storage boxes. Sales channels include online and offline, online platforms such as Taobao, JD.com, etc., and offline channels include supermarkets, department stores, etc.
From the perspective of downstream demand, the scope of use of plastic storage boxes is mainly: storage, turnover, and cleaning in food processing; pickling and degreasing in the chemical industry; fermentation, pickling, and storage in the brewing and vegetable processing industries; mixing and blending in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries; storage, transit, and acidification in the hardware, electronics, tools, and parts industries; bleaching, washing, and dyeing in the textile and printing and dyeing industries. According to the existing demand structure of plastic storage boxes, they can be divided into industrial plastic storage boxes and civilian storage boxes, among which civilian plastic storage boxes account for a large proportion. Data shows that the market demand for civilian plastic storage boxes accounts for about 63.2%.
With the continuous development of the domestic economy, the demand for plastic storage boxes by domestic residents has continued to grow, and storage boxes have become a must-have for ordinary residents. According to data, the market size of China's plastic storage box industry in 2022 will be about 878 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.9%, and the domestic market will grow faster than the world. Among them, ordinary plastic storage boxes are the mainstream products in the market, accounting for 84%, followed by food and medical grade plastic storage boxes, accounting for 16%.
In terms of market supply and demand, since 2015, the production and sales volume of China's plastic storage box industry has increased year by year, and the export market accounts for nearly 80%. According to statistics, the production and sales volume of China's plastic storage box industry in 2022 will be approximately 199 million and 40 million pieces, respectively, an increase of 6.9% and 7.5% year-on-year. In terms of product average price, the average price of the domestic plastic storage box market remains stable. In 2022, the average price of the domestic plastic storage box market is about 21.8 yuan/piece.