§1The market
The Jackson, MS metropolitan statistical area had 9 private wood container and pallet manufacturing establishments (NAICS 321920) in the 2024 QCEW annual average, 21% of Mississippi's 42. Among the 128 metro areas with at least five such plants, it ranks 58th by count.
That is up from 8 in 2020 (+12.5%).
BLS did not disclose employment or wages for this metro in any year from 2020 to 2024.
8 sawmill establishments (NAICS 321113) were also counted in the metro in 2024.
Diesel in the Gulf Coast (PADD 3) region averaged $5.871 a gallon in October 2026 (EIA), the freight context for deliveries here.
§2By year
| Year | Plants | Employment | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2021 | 8 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2022 | 8 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2023 | 8 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| 2024 | 9 | not disclosed | not disclosed |
BLS had not published 2025 metro-area figures when this page was built; state pages carry 2025.
§3Buying here
With 9 plants, the Jackson, MS area has a small local field; invite bidders from the wider state as well, and compare delivered cost, not price at the plant. An establishment is a location, not a company, so two plants may belong to one supplier.
The nearest metro clusters in neighbouring states: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN (24), Memphis, TN-MS-AR (20), Knoxville, TN (16), Birmingham, AL (14).