Containerboard Market Segmentation:
Fiber Type Segment Analysis
The recycled fiber segment in containerboard market is projected to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be attributed 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%. The development of containerboard uses more than 50% of the recovered fiber that is used to make paper and paperboard, as stated by the American Forest and Paper Association. The EPA in 2022 discussed the volume of fiber recycled in the U.S. (42 million tons), comprising cardboard waste (29 million tons) and newspaper (3 million tons).
End use Segment Analysis
The food & beverage segment in containerboard market is poised to garner a prominent revenue share by 2035. This segment dynamics can be ascribed to stringent government reforms to ensure food packaging safety. In December 2022, the Department of Environmental Conservation issued a prohibition on intentionally adding Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food and beverage packaging. This law is applicable on containers used for pizza, pastry, soup cups, sandwich wrappers, etc. The Senate Bill Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act was released in January 2025 and promotes the use of paper and fiber over other covered material category (CMC) lists such as glass and plastics. The efforts are in line with minimizing landfill waste and single-use plastic food service.
Our in-depth analysis of the global containerboard market includes the following segments:
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