01 / NAICS Market Profile
NAICS 322212 Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing Federal Contracts
North American Industry Classification System code 322212
Federal contract activity classified under Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing across FY 2020–FY 2026. Net obligations include both new obligations and subsequent deobligations.
02 / Market Size
How large is the NAICS 322212 federal market?
03 / Spending Trend
NAICS 322212 contract spending by fiscal year
Annual obligations, activity, and participation across the same FY 2020–FY 2026 profile window.
| Fiscal year | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Customers | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2020 | $266.9K | 52 | 22 | 10 | — |
| FY 2021 | $690.0K | 72 | 15 | 10 | +158.6% |
| FY 2022 | $894.7K | 49 | 13 | 11 | +29.7% |
| FY 2023 | $1.40M | 46 | 15 | 10 | +56.7% |
| FY 2024 | $1.13M | 60 | 14 | 11 | −19.3% |
| FY 2025 | $1.32M | 32 | 11 | 10 | +16.9% |
| FY 2026 | $995.6K | 28 | 9 | 6 | −24.7% |
04 / Top Federal Customers
Which federal agencies buy most in this industry?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Federal customer | Code | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES MINT | 2044 | $3.31M | 87 | 2 | 49.5% |
| DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA) | 97AZ | $1.48M | 27 | 3 | 22.0% |
| VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | 3600 | $492.4K | 13 | 4 | 7.3% |
| DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | 1524 | $336.2K | 46 | 4 | 5.0% |
| DEPT OF THE ARMY | 2100 | $324.1K | 5 | 4 | 4.8% |
| FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | 4732 | $173.0K | 88 | 3 | 2.6% |
| DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | 5700 | $142.4K | 3 | 2 | 2.1% |
| FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | 1549 | $106.4K | 4 | 1 | 1.6% |
| CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION | 7523 | $92.2K | 1 | 1 | 1.4% |
| STATE, DEPARTMENT OF | 1900 | $69.7K | 7 | 4 | 1.0% |
05 / Contracting Offices
Which contracting offices buy in NAICS 322212?
Ranked by net obligations during FY 2020–FY 2026.
| Office | Code | Agency | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US MINT HEADQUARTERS | 2031JG | UNITED STATES MINT | $3.30M | 84 | 1 | 49.3% |
| DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY- EUR AREA | HQC010 | DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY (DECA) | $1.48M | 27 | 3 | 22.0% |
| 260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260) | 36C260 | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF | $452.0K | 10 | 2 | 6.7% |
| W4MM USA JOINT MUNITIONS CMD | W52P1J | DEPT OF THE ARMY | $208.9K | 1 | 1 | 3.1% |
| DETROIT MI DIVISION | 15DDDT | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $115.4K | 13 | 1 | 1.7% |
| FA7060 11TH CONTRACTING SQ PK | FA7060 | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE | $113.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| DIVISION 1200 | 15F067 | FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION | $106.4K | 4 | 1 | 1.6% |
| LOS ANGELES CA DIVISION OFFICE | 15DDLA | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $105.4K | 24 | 3 | 1.6% |
| GSA/FAS ADMIN SVCS ACQUISITION BR(2 | 47QSEA | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE | $101.9K | 79 | 2 | 1.5% |
| DALLAS TX DIVISION OFFICE | 15DDDA | DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION | $98.2K | 7 | 1 | 1.5% |
06 / Top Vendors
Which contractors lead the NAICS 322212 market?
| Vendor | Obligations | Actions | Customers | Market share | Latest activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL PAPER BOX CO. OF CALIFORNIA | $3.30M | 84 | 1 | 49.3% | Sep 29, 2026 |
| WELLPAPPENFABRIK GESELLSCHAFT MIT BESCHRANKTER HAFTUNG | $881.0K | 14 | 1 | 13.1% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| NEFAB PACKAGING GERMANY GMBH | $581.2K | 11 | 1 | 8.7% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| SCARBORO GROUP LLC, THE | $309.0K | 9 | 1 | 4.6% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| WHITNEY PRODUCTS, INC | $299.4K | 31 | 1 | 4.5% | Apr 4, 2024 |
| KEESEE, LOYE | $205.0K | 2 | 1 | 3.1% | Dec 8, 2023 |
| FERRO SOLUTIONS LLC | $143.0K | 1 | 1 | 2.1% | Aug 4, 2026 |
| ALLVET PACKAGING, LLC | $113.6K | 2 | 1 | 1.7% | Jul 18, 2022 |
| UNIFIED PACKAGING, INC. | $106.4K | 4 | 1 | 1.6% | May 11, 2026 |
| CREATIVE LOGISTICS LTD. | $99.2K | 56 | 1 | 1.5% | May 4, 2026 |
07 / Product and Service Mix
What products and services are purchased under NAICS 322212?
| PSC | Description | Obligations | Actions | Vendors | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8115 | BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES | $2.98M | 163 | 26 | 44.4% |
| 8135 | PACKAGING AND PACKING BULK MATERIALS | $2.82M | 68 | 4 | 42.0% |
| 7510 | OFFICE SUPPLIES | $155.7K | 13 | 3 | 2.3% |
| 7690 | MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATTER | $124.5K | 3 | 1 | 1.9% |
| 6515 | MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES | $119.0K | 11 | 2 | 1.8% |
| 4540 | WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT | $98.2K | 7 | 1 | 1.5% |
| R702 | SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION | $92.2K | 1 | 1 | 1.4% |
| 8455 | BADGES AND INSIGNIA | $58.6K | 1 | 1 | 0.9% |
| 9310 | PAPER AND PAPERBOARD | $42.1K | 5 | 3 | 0.6% |
| 6910 | TRAINING AIDS | $39.0K | 1 | 1 | 0.6% |
08 / Buying Pattern
How does the government buy in NAICS 322212?
| Common action type | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE ORDER | $1.92M | 213 |
| DELIVERY ORDER | $3.17M | 97 |
| BPA CALL | $1.47M | 26 |
| DEFINITIVE CONTRACT | $135.2K | 3 |
09 / Recent Contract Awards
What was awarded most recently in NAICS 322212?
10 / Market Interpretation
How should contractors evaluate this market?
Start with the spending direction
Compare annual obligations with actions and vendor participation. Growth driven by only a few large actions represents a different opportunity from broad, recurring demand.
Follow the actual buyers
Move from federal customers to contracting offices. Offices reveal where acquisition responsibility and recurring purchasing activity are concentrated.
Measure accessible demand
Use competition, small-business participation, incumbent vendors, and PSC mix before treating the full $6.70M market as addressable.