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Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Grade (Solid Breached Sulfate, Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard, Folding Boxboard, White Lined Chipboard, Glassine & Greaseproof Paper, Label Paper), Type (Corrugated Box, Boxboard, Flexible Paper), Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023-2031

Report ID : 1703 | Published : 2023-04-06 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Global Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Size is valued at 197.94 billion in 2022 and is predicted to reach 295.58 billion by the year 2031 at a 4.73% CAGR during the forecast period for 2023-2031.

Paper and paperboard packing materials are made of pulp generated from wood and non-wood sources such as straw and bamboo. Wood pulp is commercially available and is increasingly produced through paper recycling. Paper and paperboard packaging are ideal for end-use industries due to their sustainable nature and the low cost of wood pulp.

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market

The rise of the e-commerce industry has also aided in expanding the paper & paperboard packaging market. E-commerce enterprises commonly use corrugated packaging for secondary and tertiary packing due to its lightweight and inexpensive cost.

Furthermore, rising plastic material sustainability difficulties are prompting e-commerce enterprises to replace flexible plastic packaging with paper packaging, which is likely to boost growth in the paper & paperboard packaging market. 

However, the environmental benefits of paper and paperboard packaging are opening up new prospects for industry expansion. Government regulations governing the use of packaging materials are the primary limitation on the paper and paperboard packaging market. Maintaining the quality of paper-based packaging products is posing a significant impediment to the market's growth. 

Recent Developments:

  • In November 2021, Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. announced price increases in the domestic market for printing, communication, and industrial paper to all of its agencies. As a result, the company's revenue has increased in the long run. 

Competitive Landscape:

Some of the paper and paperboard packaging market players are:

  • Amcor Plc
  • Atlantic Packaging
  • Cascades Inc.
  • Clearwater Paper Corporation
  • DS Smith Plc.
  • Fedrigoni S.P.A.
  • Georgia-Pacific
  • International Paper Company
  • ITC Limited
  • Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
  • Metsa Group
  • Mondi Group
  • Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
  • Oji Holdings Corporation
  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Rengo Co., Ltd.
  • Shandong Bohui Paper Company Ltd.
  • Smurfit Kappa Group Plc.
  • Sonoco
  • South Africa Pulp and Paper Industries Ltd.
  • Stora enso Oyj
  • Svenska Cellulosa Aktibolaget
  • UPM
  • Westrock Company 

Market Segmentation:

The paper and paperboard packaging market is segmented on the basis of grade, type and application. Based on grade, the market is segmented as solid breached sulfate, coated unbleached kraft paperboard, folding boxboard, white lined chipboard, glassine & greaseproof paper, label paper, and others. By type, the market is segmented into corrugated boxes, box boards, and flexible paper. The application segment includes food, beverage, healthcare, personal & healthcare, and others.

Based On Application, The Food Segment Is A Major Contributor To The Paper And Paperboard Packaging Market

The food category is expected to hold a major share of the global paper and paperboard packaging market in 2022. Paper and paperboard packaging goods are widely used for packaging food and beverages due to their low cost, lightweight, outstanding printability, sustainability, and non-reactive qualities. The worldwide packaged food sector has grown significantly in recent years due to increased disposable income and retail network expansion. As a result, the rising packaged food industry is predicted to favorably impact the demand for paper & paperboard packaging over the forecast period.

The Flexible Paper Segment Witnessed Growth At A Rapid Rate

The flexible paper segment is projected to grow rapidly in the global paper and paperboard packaging market. Flexible paper bags are increasingly being used to replace single-use plastic bags. Furthermore, low cost and high printability contribute to the segment's largest share. Growing customer desire for such products due to a more hectic lifestyle is likely to boost the expansion of the flexible paper packaging market during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Paper And Paperboard Packaging Market Hold A Significant Revenue Share In The Region

Asia Pacific's paper and paperboard packaging market is expected to register the highest market share in revenue in the near future. Factors like population expansion, rising middle-class populations, and increased retail network penetration all contribute to the steady growth of various end-use sectors, boosting market for paper and paperboard packaging in the region. Europe is likewise expected to grow at a rapid pace in the future years, and the European Union intends to phase out single-use plastic by 2023. Furthermore, when compared to other nations, European consumers have a far higher level of sustainability awareness. These reasons are mostly boosting market expansion in Europe.

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Report Scope:

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market size value in 2022

USD 197.94 Bn

Revenue forecast in 2031

USD 295.58 Bn

Growth rate CAGR

CAGR of 4.73 % from 2023 to 2031

Quantitative units

Representation of revenue in US$ Million, Volume (Ton), and CAGR from 2023 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2022

Forecast Year

2023-2031

Report coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market statistics, growth prospects, and trends

Segments covered

Grade, Type And Application

Regional scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

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

Competitive Landscape

Amcor Plc, DS Smith, International Paper, Mondi Group, Westrock Company, Cascades Inc., Clearwater Paper Corporation, ITC Limited, Metsa Group, and Packaging Corporation of America.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Product Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Product Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Ton)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Product Type:

5.2.1. Corrugated Box
5.2.2. Boxboard
5.2.3. Flexible Paper

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Grade Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Grade & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Ton)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Grade:

6.2.1. Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
6.2.2. Coated unbleached kraft paperboard (CUK)
6.2.3. Folding boxboard (FBB)
6.2.4. White Lined Chipboard (WLC)
6.2.5. Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
6.2.6. Label Paper
6.2.7. Others

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Application & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Ton)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Application:

7.2.1. Food
7.2.2. Beverage
7.2.3. Healthcare
7.2.4. Personal & Homecare
7.2.5. Others

Chapter 8. Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Segmentation 4: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. North America

8.1.1. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2023-2031
8.1.2. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2023-2031
8.1.3. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031
8.1.4. North America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.2. Europe

8.2.1. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2023-2031
8.2.2. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2023-2031
8.2.3. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031
8.2.4. Europe Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.3. Asia Pacific

8.3.1. Asia Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2023-2031
8.3.2. Asia Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2023-2031
8.3.3. Asia-Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031
8.3.4. Asia Pacific Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.4. Latin America

8.4.1. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2023-2031
8.4.2. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2023-2031
8.4.3. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031
8.4.4. Latin America Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

8.5. Middle East & Africa

8.5.1. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Product Type, 2023-2031
8.5.2. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Grade, 2023-2031
8.5.3. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by Application, 2023-2031
8.5.4. Middle East & Africa Paper & Paperboard Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Ton) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

Chapter 9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

9.2. Company Profiles


9.2.1. Amcor Plc
9.2.2. Atlantic Packaging
9.2.3. Cascades Inc.
9.2.4. Clearwater Paper Corporation
9.2.5. DS Smith Plc.
9.2.6. Fedrigoni S.P.A.
9.2.7. Georgia-Pacific
9.2.8. International Paper Company
9.2.9. ITC Limited
9.2.10. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
9.2.11. Metsa Group
9.2.12. Mondi Group
9.2.13. Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
9.2.14. Oji Holdings Corporation
9.2.15. Packaging Corporation of America
9.2.16. Rengo Co., Ltd.
9.2.17. Shandong Bohui Paper Company Ltd.
9.2.18. Smurfit Kappa Group Plc.
9.2.19. Sonoco
9.2.20. South Africa Pulp and Paper Industries Ltd.
9.2.21. Stora enso Oyj
9.2.22. Svenska Cellulosa Aktibolaget
9.2.23. UPM
9.2.24. Westrock Company
9.2.25. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market-

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Grade-

  • Solid Breached Sulfate
  • Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard
  • Folding Boxboard
  • White Lined Chipboard
  • Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
  • Label Paper
  • Others

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Type-

  • Corrugated box
  • Box board
  • Flexible paper

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Application-

  • Food
  • Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Personal & Healthcare
  • Others

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

To know more about the research methodology used for this study, kindly contact us/click here.

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