Number of Packing and Crating Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
1,903
packing and crating businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The packing and crating industry has grown 86.4% since 2000 (from 1,021 to 1,903 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 1,903 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+26.0%).
- •Employment: 25,622 workers in 2023 (1.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 53%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,903 | 2,082 | 25,622 | 15.9% | 12.0% | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 1,840 | 2,010 | 27,027 | 17.9% | 9.9% | +13.6% |
| 2021 | 1,691 | 1,840 | 23,860 | 16.8% | 11.0% | +7.4% |
| 2020 | 1,570 | 1,670 | 20,638 | 14.4% | 11.5% | +8.0% |
| 2019 | 1,510 | 1,609 | 19,168 | 15.5% | 12.3% | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 1,460 | 1,560 | 18,424 | 13.1% | 12.3% | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 1,411 | 1,507 | 16,398 | 14.1% | 13.1% | -3.9% |
| 2016 | 1,358 | 1,484 | 16,568 | 15.4% | 12.3% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 1,321 | 1,452 | 16,800 | 14.8% | 10.5% | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 1,263 | 1,393 | 15,944 | 14.2% | 11.8% | +1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.