By state · IA
Custom tuck boxes for Iowa businesses
In 2025, Iowa had a higher share of private-sector jobs than the US average in pet and animal food manufacturing (6.92x), food manufacturing (all) (3.39x), cosmetics, perfume and hair care manufacturing (2.02x) and fabricated metal and hardware manufacturing (1.41x).
The largest sector tracked here, by jobs, was food manufacturing (all), with 60,161 employees across 652 establishments (10th of the 51 states, DC included, with published figures). This page therefore ranks tuck boxes for pet products first, then food and confectionery, then hardware and auto parts.
Listed prices include standard ground shipping to Iowa, 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 Iowa
- Pet food boxesPet products · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Pet treat boxesPet products · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- 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
- Lipstick boxesCosmetics and skincare · from $5.59 for 1 piece
- Lip gloss boxesCosmetics and skincare · from $5.59 for 1 piece
Why this order
Sectors that stand out in Iowa
01
Pet products
In Iowa, pet food and treat makers carton treats over a sealed inner bag.
Pet and animal food manufacturing: 5,268 private-sector jobs in Iowa, 6.92x the national share, 2nd of 43 states with published figures
02
Food and confectionery
In Iowa, chocolate, candy and bakery producers use tuck cartons as outer packaging over a sealed inner wrap.
Food manufacturing (all): 60,161 private-sector jobs in Iowa, 3.39x the national share, 10th of 51 states with published figures
03
Hardware and auto parts
In Iowa, hardware and auto parts makers use auto-bottom and hang-tab cartons for small parts.
Fabricated metal and hardware manufacturing: 20,099 private-sector jobs in Iowa, 1.41x the national share, 24th of 51 states with published figures
04
Cosmetics and skincare
In Iowa, cosmetics and skincare makers order primary cartons for lipstick, serum, cream and palettes.
Cosmetics, perfume and hair care manufacturing: 1,100 private-sector jobs in Iowa, 2.02x the national share, 13th of 38 states with published figures
05
Perfume and fragrance
In Iowa, fragrance brands use tuck cartons with inserts for perfume and oil bottles.
Cosmetics, perfume and hair care manufacturing: 1,100 private-sector jobs in Iowa, 2.02x the national share, 13th of 38 states with published figures
06
Electronics and accessories
In Iowa, electronics and accessory brands use hang-tab and auto-bottom cartons for chargers, cables and cases.
Computer and electronic product manufacturing: 12,519 private-sector jobs in Iowa, 1.25x the national share, 22nd of 51 states with published figures
The numbers
Iowa packaged-goods sectors, 2025
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Jobs | vs US share | Rank by jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet and animal food manufacturing 3111 | 142 | 5,268 | 6.92x | 2 of 43 |
| Food manufacturing (all) 311 | 652 | 60,161 | 3.39x | 10 of 51 |
| Cosmetics, perfume and hair care manufacturing 32562 | 8 | 1,100 | 2.02x | 13 of 38 |
| Fabricated metal and hardware manufacturing 332 | 637 | 20,099 | 1.41x | 24 of 51 |
| Computer and electronic product manufacturing 334 | 122 | 12,519 | 1.25x | 22 of 51 |
| Pharmaceutical, medicine and supplement manufacturing 3254 | 67 | 4,094 | 1.17x | 23 of 47 |
| Other manufacturing (includes candle makers) 33999 | 48 | 1,373 | 1.08x | 29 of 46 |
| Warehousing and fulfillment 4931 | 338 | 19,824 | 1.04x | 29 of 51 |
| Bakeries and baked goods manufacturing 3118 | 95 | 3,130 | 0.90x | 29 of 49 |
| Chocolate, candy and confectionery manufacturing 3113 | 25 | 701 | 0.85x | 27 of 39 |
| Apparel manufacturing 315 | 20 | 655 | 0.83x | 24 of 46 |
| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 3363 | 61 | 4,137 | 0.79x | 18 of 47 |
| Soap and cleaning product manufacturing 32561 | 27 | 376 | 0.64x | 23 of 38 |
| Computer systems design and tech services 5415 | 3,286 | 11,801 | 0.49x | 35 of 51 |
| Coffee and tea manufacturing 31192 | 15 | 104 | 0.36x | 34 of 39 |
| Doll, toy and game manufacturing 339930 | 6 | 34 | 0.32x | 24 of 25 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages, private ownership, Iowa file, fetched 2026-10-31. "vs US share" is the location quotient: 1.00x means the sector's share of Iowa's private jobs equals its national share. 16 of 18 tracked sectors are published for Iowa; 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 Iowa
Do you ship tuck boxes to Iowa?
Yes. Tuckmade ships to every US state. Listed prices include standard ground shipping to Iowa, as part of the contiguous US. Production is fast once you approve your proof.
Which tuck boxes fit Iowa's packaged-goods makers?
Based on 2025 BLS job data, the sectors that stand out in Iowa point to pet products, food and confectionery, hardware and auto parts tuck boxes. Any style, size and board is available to every state.
Does Tuckmade have an office in Iowa?
No. Tuckmade works online: quotes, design help and digital proofs are handled by email, and cartons ship flat to your address in Iowa.
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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