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PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908524
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908524
Paper Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Grade (Recycled, Virgin), By Product (Corrugated Boxes, Folding Cartons, Paper Bags & Sacks), By Application (Food & Beverages, Healthcare), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033
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Paper Packaging Market Summary
The global paper packaging market size was estimated at USD 416.07 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 611.66 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.0% from 2026 to 2033. This growth is driven by a rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions as consumers and businesses increasingly prioritize eco-friendly options.
The paper and paperboard packaging market is primarily driven by the rising shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly packaging alternatives as industries respond to tightening environmental regulations and consumer demand for low-carbon materials. Brands across food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce are actively replacing plastic formats with renewable fiber-based solutions due to recyclability, biodegradability, and compostability benefits. As a result, the paper packaging material market has become a strategic focus for manufacturers seeking to reduce plastic waste and improve circularity, leading to increased investment in product innovation, automated production technologies, and high-strength lightweight fiber solutions.
Growth in consumption of packaged food and beverages is further accelerating the expansion of the flexible paper packaging market and the flexible paper food beverage packaging market, particularly for pouches, wraps, sachets, and flow-wrap applications. The rising adoption of barrier coated flexible paper packaging market formats that provide moisture, grease, oxygen, aroma, and heat-seal resistance has strengthened the suitability of paper for high-performance food applications that were previously dominated by plastic laminates. Quick-service restaurants, ready-to-eat meal brands, and beverage manufacturers are increasingly transitioning to barrier-enhanced flexible paper structures to meet sustainability objectives without compromising product quality and shelf life.
The rapid expansion of e-commerce and retail distribution networks is strengthening demand for the paper bags packaging market and the recycled paper packaging market, supported by the requirement for durable, lightweight, and curbside-recyclable mailers, shipping bags, and retail carry bags. Corporate net-zero commitments and heightened consumer awareness surrounding single-use plastic elimination are prompting retailers and consumer goods companies to adopt kraft-paper-based alternatives produced from virgin and recycled fibers. In addition, leading brands are incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) paper for both secondary and transit packaging to enhance sustainability performance and align with reporting and ESG disclosure targets, which continues to reinforce the long-term growth trajectory of the global paper packaging industry.
Global Paper packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis on the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For the purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented the paper packaging market report on the basis of grade, product, application and region:
- Grade Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Recycled Paper
- Virgin Paper
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Corrugated Boxes
- Folding Cartons
- Paper Bags & Sacks
- Liquid Packaging Cartons
- Others
- Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Food & Beverages
- E-commerce & Retail
- Industrial Packaging
- Healthcare
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Consumer Goods
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Turkey
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Philippines
- Australia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
Product Code: 978-1-68038-174-0
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.1.1. Market Segmentation
- 1.1.2. Market Definition
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Grades & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot, 2025 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Paper Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.2. Manufacturing/Technology Trends
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.5.4. Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Paper Packaging Market: Grade Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Grade Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 4.2.1. Recycled Paper
- 4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.2.2. Virgin Paper
- 4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.2.1. Recycled Paper
Chapter 5. Global Paper Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 5.2.1. Corrugated Boxes
- 5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.2. Folding Cartons
- 5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.3. Paper Bags & Sacks
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.4. Liquid Packaging Cartons
- 5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.5. Others
- 5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 5.2.1. Corrugated Boxes
Chapter 6. Global Paper Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 6.2.1. Food & Beverages
- 6.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.2.2. E-commerce & Retail
- 6.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.2.3. Industrial Packaging
- 6.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.2.4. Healthcare
- 6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.2.5. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.2.6. Consumer Goods
- 6.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 6.2.1. Food & Beverages
Chapter 7. Global Paper Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. North America Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.2. U.S.
- 7.3.2.1. U.S. Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.3. Canada
- 7.3.3.1. Canada Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.3.4. Mexico
- 7.3.4.1. Mexico Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.2. Germany
- 7.4.2.1. Germany Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.3. UK
- 7.4.3.1. UK Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.4. France
- 7.4.4.1. France Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.5. Italy
- 7.4.5.1. Italy Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.6. Spain
- 7.4.6.1. Spain Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.7. Turkey
- 7.4.7.1. Turkey Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.8. Netherlands
- 7.4.8.1. Netherlands Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.4.9. Russia
- 7.4.9.1. Russia Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.2. China
- 7.5.2.1. China Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.3. India
- 7.5.3.1. India Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.4. Japan
- 7.5.4.1. Japan Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.5. South Korea
- 7.5.5.1. South Korea Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.6. Australia
- 7.5.6.1. Australia Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.7. Indonesia
- 7.5.7.1. Indonesia Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.8. Thailand
- 7.5.8.1. Thailand Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.9. Vietnam
- 7.5.9.1. Vietnam Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.5.10. Philippines
- 7.5.10.1. Philippines Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6. Latin America
- 7.6.1. Latin America Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.2. Brazil
- 7.6.2.1. Brazil Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.6.3. Argentina
- 7.6.3.1. Argentina Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. Middle East & Africa Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Paper Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 8.2. Company Categorization
- 8.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.5. Strategy Mapping
- 8.5.1. Expansions
- 8.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 8.5.3. Collaborations
- 8.5.4. New Product Launches
- 8.5.5. Others
Chapter 9. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
- 9.1. Amcor plc
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2. International Paper
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3. Smurfit WestRock
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4. DS Smith
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5. Mondi
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6. ProAmpac
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7. Packaging Corporation of America
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8. Sonoco Products Company
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9. Georgia-Pacific
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.11. Huhtamaki
- 9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
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List of Tables
- Table 1 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Grade, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 2 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Recycled Paper, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 3 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Virgin Paper, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 4 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 5 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Corrugated Boxes, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 6 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Folding Cartons, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 7 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Paper Bags & Sacks, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 8 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Liquid Packaging Cartons, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 9 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 10 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 11 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Food & Beverages, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 12 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in E-commerce & Retail, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 13 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Industrial Packaging, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 14 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Healthcare, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 15 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Personal Care & Cosmetics, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 16 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 17 Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Region, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 18 North America Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 19 North America Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Grade, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 20 North America Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 21 North America Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 22 Europe Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Grade, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 23 Europe Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 24 Europe Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 25 Asia Pacific Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Grade, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 26 Asia Pacific Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 27 Asia Pacific Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 28 Latin America Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Grade, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 29 Latin America Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 30 Latin America Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 31 Middle East & Africa Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Grade, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 32 Middle East & Africa Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- Table 33 Middle East & Africa Paper Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Information Procurement
- Fig. 2 Primary Research Pattern
- Fig. 3 Primary Research Process
- Fig. 4 Market Research Approaches - Bottom-Up Approach
- Fig. 5 Market Research Approaches - Top-Down Approach
- Fig. 6 Market Research Approaches - Combined Approach
- Fig. 7 Paper Packaging Market- Market Snapshot
- Fig. 8 Paper Packaging Market- Segment Snapshot
- Fig. 9 Paper Packaging Market- Competitive Landscape Snapshot
- Fig. 10 Paper Packaging Market: Value Chain Analysis
- Fig. 11 Paper Packaging Market: Porter's Five Force Analysis
- Fig. 12 Paper Packaging Market: PESTEL Analysis
- Fig. 13 Paper Packaging Market: Grade Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 14 Paper Packaging Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 15 Paper Packaging Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 16 Paper Packaging Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 17 Paper Packaging Market: Company Positioning Analysis
- Fig. 18 Paper Packaging Market: Strategy Mapping
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