Paper Packaging Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6141
  • Published Date: Sep 17, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Paper Packaging Market Segmentation:

Material Type Segment Analysis

Corrugated board segment is estimated to hold paper packaging market share of over 28% by the end of 2035 owing to the consumer's support of the circular economy model, which reduces environmental pollution and carbon footprints by using cardboard. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, demand for new business services would be created using a circular economy, such as reverse logistics collection, and reintroduction of end-of-use products into the system. 

Packaging Type Segment Analysis

The corrugated boxes segment in the paper packaging market is set to garner a notable share during the forecast period, impelled by its increasing usage in online retail & e-commerce propelled by its sturdiness which is necessary while transporting through handling and shipping. According to the International Trade Administration, the global B2B e-commerce sector expansion is expected to cross USD 5.5 trillion by 2027 with a CAGR of about 14.4%. Moreover, the lightweight property of corrugated boxes also helps in reducing the shipping cost.

End-User Segment Analysis

The food & beverage segment is projected to hold the highest influencing segment under the end-user of the paper packaging market. The reason behind this impact is projected driven by the increasing usage of paper packaging in fast foods, frozen foods, and fresh foods. According to a report, more than 52% of millennials are estimated to consume fast food a few times a week and about 24% consume it daily.

Additionally, innovations such as coated papers and wraps are increasing the demand in this sector as they prevent leakage of food while delivering, packaging, storing, and many more.

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

          Material Type

  • Corrugated Board
  • Specialty Paper
  • Box-board/Carton Board
  • Kraft Papers
  • Molded Pulp
  • Paper Bags & Sacks
  • Paper Pouches

         Packaging Type

  • Corrugated Boxes
  • Cartons
  • Wrapping Paper
  • Inserts & Dividers
  • Bottle & Cup Carriers
  • Cups & Trays
  • Clamshell
  • Display Packaging
  • Bags & Sacks
  • Tapes & Labels

          End-user

  • Food & Beverage
  • Personal Care & Cosmetic
  • E-commerce
  • Healthcare
  • Electrical & Electronic
  • Automotive & Industrial
  • Homecare & Toiletries
  • Chemical & Fertilizers

         Source Type

  • Fresh
  • Recycled

         Level of Packaging

  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of paper packaging is evaluated at USD 419.72 billion.

The global paper packaging market size was worth over USD 403.73 billion in 2025 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of around 4.4%, reaching USD 621.01 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific paper packaging market is anticipated to capture 44% share by 2035, driven by the surge in paper manufacturers and government environmental initiatives.

Key players in the market include Smurfit Kappa, Napco National Paper Products Company, Billerud, Cascades Inc., Georgia Pacific LLC, Pratt Industries, Inc., DS Smith Packaging Limited, Stora Enso Oyj, Mondi Group Plc.
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