By state · IL
Custom tuck boxes for Illinois businesses
In 2025, Illinois had a higher share of private-sector jobs than the US average in chocolate, candy and confectionery manufacturing (2.86x), bakeries and baked goods manufacturing (1.95x), pen, pencil and office supply manufacturing (1.78x) and pharmaceutical, medicine and supplement manufacturing (1.77x).
The largest sector tracked here, by jobs, was food manufacturing (all), with 98,300 employees across 2,232 establishments (3rd of the 51 states, DC included, with published figures). This page therefore ranks tuck boxes for food and confectionery first, then hardware and auto parts, then supplements and otc health.
Listed prices include standard ground shipping to Illinois, as part of the contiguous US. Production is fast once you approve your proof. No local office: quotes, free design help and digital proofs are by email.
Tuck boxes ranked for Illinois
- Chocolate boxesFood and confectionery · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Candy boxesFood and confectionery · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Hardware boxesHardware and auto parts · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Spark plug boxesHardware and auto parts · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- OTC medicine boxesSupplements and OTC health · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Mushroom supplement boxesSupplements and OTC health · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Soap boxesSoap and bath · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Kraft soap boxesSoap and bath · from $5.59 for 1 piece
Why this order
Sectors that stand out in Illinois
01
Food and confectionery
In Illinois, chocolate, candy and bakery producers use tuck cartons as outer packaging over a sealed inner wrap.
Chocolate, candy and confectionery manufacturing: 9,206 private-sector jobs in Illinois, 2.86x the national share, 2nd of 39 states with published figures
02
Hardware and auto parts
In Illinois, hardware and auto parts makers use auto-bottom and hang-tab cartons for small parts.
Fabricated metal and hardware manufacturing: 82,504 private-sector jobs in Illinois, 1.49x the national share, 4th of 51 states with published figures
03
Supplements and OTC health
In Illinois, supplement and OTC brands carton bottles, blister packs and vials.
Pharmaceutical, medicine and supplement manufacturing: 24,257 private-sector jobs in Illinois, 1.77x the national share, 5th of 47 states with published figures
04
Soap and bath
In Illinois, soap makers sell bar soap and bath bombs in small tuck cartons, often kraft or windowed.
Soap and cleaning product manufacturing: 3,975 private-sector jobs in Illinois, 1.74x the national share, 3rd of 38 states with published figures
05
Stationery, books and gifts
In Illinois, stationery and gift makers carton pens, pencils, cards and ornaments.
Pen, pencil and office supply manufacturing: 618 private-sector jobs in Illinois, 1.78x the national share, 7th of 23 states with published figures
06
Electronics and accessories
In Illinois, electronics and accessory brands use hang-tab and auto-bottom cartons for chargers, cables and cases.
Computer and electronic product manufacturing: 29,484 private-sector jobs in Illinois, 0.76x the national share, 9th of 51 states with published figures
The numbers
Illinois packaged-goods sectors, 2025
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Jobs | vs US share | Rank by jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate, candy and confectionery manufacturing 3113 | 117 | 9,206 | 2.86x | 2 of 39 |
| Bakeries and baked goods manufacturing 3118 | 833 | 26,342 | 1.95x | 2 of 49 |
| Pen, pencil and office supply manufacturing 33994 | 26 | 618 | 1.78x | 7 of 23 |
| Pharmaceutical, medicine and supplement manufacturing 3254 | 398 | 24,257 | 1.77x | 5 of 47 |
| Soap and cleaning product manufacturing 32561 | 110 | 3,975 | 1.74x | 3 of 38 |
| Other manufacturing (includes candle makers) 33999 | 556 | 8,381 | 1.69x | 3 of 46 |
| Fabricated metal and hardware manufacturing 332 | 3,044 | 82,504 | 1.49x | 4 of 51 |
| Food manufacturing (all) 311 | 2,232 | 98,300 | 1.42x | 3 of 51 |
| Cosmetics, perfume and hair care manufacturing 32562 | 95 | 2,839 | 1.34x | 8 of 38 |
| Warehousing and fulfillment 4931 | 864 | 80,071 | 1.08x | 7 of 51 |
| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 3363 | 292 | 21,206 | 1.04x | 9 of 47 |
| Apparel manufacturing 315 | 194 | 3,141 | 1.02x | 7 of 46 |
| Pet and animal food manufacturing 3111 | 138 | 2,897 | 0.98x | 10 of 43 |
| Coffee and tea manufacturing 31192 | 96 | 1,028 | 0.91x | 7 of 39 |
| Computer systems design and tech services 5415 | 14,136 | 83,740 | 0.90x | 8 of 51 |
| Doll, toy and game manufacturing 339930 | 58 | 336 | 0.81x | 9 of 25 |
| Computer and electronic product manufacturing 334 | 1,490 | 29,484 | 0.76x | 9 of 51 |
| Jewelry and silverware manufacturing 33991 | 76 | 538 | 0.68x | 9 of 38 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages, private ownership, Illinois file, fetched 2026-10-31. "vs US share" is the location quotient: 1.00x means the sector's share of Illinois's private jobs equals its national share. 18 of 18 tracked sectors are published for Illinois; the rest are withheld by BLS for confidentiality and are left out. Rankings are rules applied to these numbers; they are not orders or customers.
Questions
Tuck boxes in Illinois
Do you ship tuck boxes to Illinois?
Yes. Tuckmade ships to every US state. Listed prices include standard ground shipping to Illinois, as part of the contiguous US. Production is fast once you approve your proof.
Which tuck boxes fit Illinois's packaged-goods makers?
Based on 2025 BLS job data, the sectors that stand out in Illinois point to food and confectionery, hardware and auto parts, supplements and otc health tuck boxes. Any style, size and board is available to every state.
Does Tuckmade have an office in Illinois?
No. Tuckmade works online: quotes, design help and digital proofs are handled by email, and cartons ship flat to your address in Illinois.
Where do the numbers on this page come from?
From the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages, private ownership, fetched 2026-10-31. Location quotient compares a sector's share of the state's private jobs with its national share.
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