Objective In order to explore the reason why wirebound box industry came to a standstill overseas and was a basically virgin ground in China. Methods Through consulting document and visiting companies, the application, market share, research and manufacture of wirebound box at home and abroad were investigated. Results The existing problems such as source of materials, inspection and quarantine, design and manufacturing cost and recycle of wirebound box were put forward and the causes were analyzed. Conclusion The four developing trends were put forward: wood- based panels widely replaced solid wood materials, innovative structural design of wirebound box, CAD system development, manufacturing equipment and auxiliary tools development. Some specific suggestions and strategies were provided. Finally,the prospect of wirebound box in the future development were made:The key problems must be solved and other links must be improved, wirebound box industry can go far.