Containerboard Market Analysis

Fiber Type (Virgin, Recycled Fiber)

The global containerboard market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by fiber type into virgin and recycled fiber, out of which, the recycled fiber segment is projected to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be accounted to the rising awareness of the global population toward climate change. As of 2020, the rate of cardboard recycling was estimated to be around 85%. As 88.8% of corrugated containers were collected for recycling in 2017, it was one of the most recycled packaging materials. The creation of containerboard uses more than 50% of the recovered fibre that is used to make paper and paperboard, as stated by the American Forest and Paper Association.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

By Fiber Type	Virgin Recycled Fiber
By Type	Flutings Test liners Kraft liners
By End-User	Food & Beverage Consumers Goods Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of containerboard is assessed at USD 143.35 billion.

The containerboard market size was over USD 139.66 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to cross USD 213 billion by 2037, witnessing more than 3.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. Higher prevalence of online purchasing and growing production of paper & paperboard will drive the market growth.

Asia Pacific industry is predicted to account for largest revenue share of 43% by 2037, ascribed to increasing number of consumers ordering ready-to-make and other sorts of packaged food owing to hectic lifestyles.

The major players in the market are Smurfit Kappa Group, Cheng Loong Corp., Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA, Stora Enso Oyj, Nasdaq Helsinki Oy, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Molex, LLC, International Paper Company, Mondi plc

Containerboard Market Analysis