Envelope Paper Market size was valued at USD 3.35 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 4.5 billion by 2037, expanding at over 2.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of envelope paper is evaluated at USD 3.47 billion.
The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing utilization of envelope paper for various applications such as postal, gifts, packaging, and others. Furthermore, the growth of the market is also expected to grow on the back of growth in paper production. For instance, according to the data provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2022, the number of paper products used in the U.S. over the past 20 years has increased by 126%, from 92 million tons to 208 million tons.
Since, it is a common product used in daily life owing to the increase of industrialization, education, and commercial activities, envelope paper is well known to all people. Even though an envelope is merely a folded piece of paper intended to hold a flat object such as a card or letter, it is a frequent packing item and a crucial component of a country's communications infrastructure. To send letters, cards, or documents via postal mail services, envelope paper is typically utilized. There are numerous varieties of envelope paper available on the market. The way the paper is used varies depending on the applications, including commercial, and personal. For instance, about 129 million envelopes were sold in the U.S. in 2021.
Growth Drivers
Growing Demand for Envelope Paper in the Postal Industry – Envelopes have a steadfast demand across the globe, especially in the postal industry. According to statistics, over a billion envelopes are produced and sent across the globe every year.
Increasing Requirement for Ceremonial Purposes and Gifting – Decorative paper envelopes have been used as a gift item for a long time. According to statistics, over 80% of people believe that social media cannot replace greeting cards. Every year, around 6 billion greeting cards are bought by Americans. An estimated USD 8 billion in greeting card retail sales occur each year.
Increasing Awareness of the Uses of Plastic – Plastic as a packaging material is being globally discouraged, and this has led paper to become an easy alternative to plastic packaging materials. For instance, over 90% of used plastic is not recycled around the globe.
Escalating Requirement for Sending Important Documents - Paper envelopes are commonly used to send important documents, by both private and government parties. For instance, in India, Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards are sent via postal service in a paper envelope to the concerned individuals. In 2018, over 19 million PAN cards were registered in India.
Challenges
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
2.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 3.35 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 4.5 billion |
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End-user (Commercial, Personal)
The global envelope paper market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into personal and commercial. Out of these segments, the commercial segment is estimated to gain the largest market share over the projected time frame. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the higher prevalence of e-commerce across the globe that uses envelope papers to distribute the products among the people. Moreover, commercial use of a product includes advertising, marketing, and promotion by businesses. It is one of the major components in the marketing of envelope paper. For instance, retail e-commerce sales are projected to grow by over 53% by 2026 globally.
Material (Pulp, Fiber, Synthetic, Colored & Specialty Paper)
The global envelope paper market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by material into pulp, fiber, synthetic, colored & specialty paper, and others. Amongst these three segments, the colored & specialty paper segment is expected to garner a significant share. The growth of the market can be attributed to the higher utilization of specialty paper since it is available in multiple colors, textures, finishes, and weights. Specialty papers are also tear-resistant and comprise intriguing features. For instance, in 2021, the consumption of specialty papers is estimated to be around 55 million tons worldwide.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific envelope paper market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed to higher consumption of paper, backed by the presence of multiple documents in form of paper in several government and private organizations. For instance, China is estimated to nearly 100 million tons of paper consumption every year. Furthermore, a rise in the regional population is also estimated to propel market growth over the forecast period. As of 2021, the population of India alone is estimated to hit approximately USD 1 billion which accounts for approximately USD 3 trillion of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). As the population rises, the demand for envelope paper is still set to rise owing to the current utilization of envelope paper for several purposes, such as official documentation, postal uses, and others. For instance, in 2023, the domestic postal mail volume of Japan was ascribed to nearly 20 billion items, while approximately 25 million items were internationally dispatched via postal mail. Hence, such factors are estimated to boost the growth of the market over the forecast period.
JK Paper Ltd.
Koehler Paper SE partners with Voith paper to further decarbonization and sustainability goals, along with becoming more energy-efficient. Both companies have had a successful business relationship for several years. Koehler Paper SE has also implemented many projects together, for instance, pioneering production line 8 in Kehl.
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc., a renowned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes, to get approval for its paper from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for labeling and food packaging. The paper manufactured by Mohwak Fine Paper Inc. has been capable of use as an Indirect Food Additive (IFA).
Author Credits: Abhishek Anil
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