Global Honeycomb Paper Market Size is valued at USD 7.8 Bn in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 14.3 Bn by the year 2034 at a 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period for 2025-2034.
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:
A structure known as a honeycomb can either be found in nature or be made artificially. Honeycomb packaging materials are made by sandwiching honeycomb paper between two thin sheets. Several items made of honeycomb paper are sold in the market including honeycomb pallets and paperboards.
An expanded paper honeycomb (EPH) is a kind of paper honeycomb that has been dried out, expanded, and then cut into the desired size. Applications for this kind of paper honeycomb include interior doors, divider walls, and automotive parts. It is employed as a core-filling material in these places.
Paper honeycomb is frequently used as a core material and sandwich material between the facings of softwood, hardboard plywood, plasterboard, and other materials due to qualities including high-pressure strength, enhanced deformation capabilities, and 100% recycling. Paper honeycomb is a frequently utilized material in automobile applications such as sunshades, tyre covers for spare tires, door trim panels, and roofing due to physical characteristics including stiffness and weight-to-strength ratio.
Additionally, it can be used successfully to reduce automotive weight, which helps to increase fuel efficiency. Honeycomb paper is a frequently utilized material in the building and construction business as lightweight and paper-based materials acquire relevance in the sector. All these factors are driving the market growth over the forecast period.
The honeycomb paper market is segmented into core type, cell size and end-user industry. Based on core type, the market is segmented into expanded paper honeycomb, expanded paper honeycomb blocks paper honeycomb, and continuous paper honeycomb. Based on cell size, the market is subdivided into Upto 10 mm, 10 to 30 mm and above 30 mm. Based on end-user industry, the market is again segmented into home décor, transport and logistics, automotive, building and construction, and others.
Home decor is expected to continue to dominate the global market and expand at a CAGR of 5.8% over the next five years. The primary market trend is the widespread adoption of paper honeycomb core for various home décor applications, including interior doors and interior furniture products. Additionally, honeycomb core materials are a great alternative to conventional chipboard strips and tube boards for home decor applications due to their high strength ratio. The use of honeycomb core materials helps to reduce overall weight without sacrificing the aesthetic appeal and structural integrity of furniture by acting as a cheap, robust infill material for sandwich panels used to make furniture.
The market share for 10-30 mm cell size was 47% in 2020, and it is anticipated to increase at the highest CAGR of 5.6% over the forecast period. Honeycomb paper cells with a size of 10mm to 30mm are used in sliding, flush, and doors lined with high-density fiberboard (HDF) or ply. Standard cell sizes of 15mm, 21mm, and 28mm are typically highly favored by furniture producers, architects, the transport and logistics sector, and automobile producers.
The Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest market share over the forecast period. The fast industrialization, environmental sustainability, and corrugated packaging's favorable cost-benefit ratio have all contributed to a growth in demand for paper honeycomb board packaging in the area. The demand for honeycomb paper board packaging materials has increased recently as a result of the expansion of E-commerce in China and India. The demand from the e-commerce sector is anticipated to rise further as more new multinational e-commerce businesses enter the expanding markets. Besides, due to the swift growth and development seen in the logistics and electronics industries in nations like Germany and Italy, Europe is predicted to present lucrative growth prospects for the worldwide honeycomb paper market.
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Report Attribute |
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Market size value in 2024 |
USD 7.8 Bn |
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Revenue forecast in 2034 |
USD 14.3 Bn |
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Growth rate CAGR |
CAGR of 6.3% from 2025 to 2034 |
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Quantitative units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Bn , Volume (Kilotons) and CAGR from 2025 to 2034 |
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Historic Year |
2021 to 2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2034 |
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Report coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market statistics, growth prospects, and trends |
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Segments covered |
Core Type, Cell Size and End-User |
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Regional scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; Southeast Asia; South Korea; Southeast Asia |
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Competitive Landscape |
Lsquare Eco Products Pvt. Ltd., EcoGlobe Packaging Private Limited, Greencore Packaging, Crown Holdings Inc., Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA, Honicel Nederland B.V., Axxor, YOJ Pack-Kraft, Helios Packaging and MAC PACK. |
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Customization scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report, Modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Pricing and available payment methods |
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