Containerboard Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Material, By Type, By End User, and By Region

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The containerboard market size is expected to reach USD 207.63 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Containerboard Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Material, By Type, By End User, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Containerboard is a core material used in the production of corrugated packaging solutions across e-commerce, retail, food, and industrial supply chains. It is manufactured primarily using virgin and recycled fibres and is widely adopted for its recyclability, cost-efficiency, and structural integrity in transport and display packaging.

Market expansion is primarily driven by rapid growth in online retail shipments, increasing demand for sustainable packaging, and rising replacement of plastic-based formats across consumer and industrial applications. Packaging converters and manufacturers are scaling investments in lightweight, high-strength containerboard to meet performance and environmental standards.

Containerboard Market Report Highlights

Based on material, the recycled fibres segment dominated the market by 2034, owing to its cost efficiency and compliance with circular economy regulations across key end-use industries.

In terms of type, the linerboard segment dominated the market in 2024. This is fueled by its wide application in e-commerce, retail, and branded packaging that requires strength and surface printability.

In terms of end users, the food and beverage segment dominated the market in 2024. This is fueled by growing demand for retail-ready, hygienic, and biodegradable packaging formats.

Asia Pacific accounted for the majority share in the global containerboard market in 2024, fueled by expanding e-commerce logistics, strong manufacturing output, and favorable government policies on recyclable packaging.

North America is anticipated to grow at substantial CAGR during forecast period, driven by continued investment in automated corrugated packaging lines, sustainability initiatives, and rising consumption across online retail channels.

A few global key market players include International Paper, WestRock Company, Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, DS Smith plc, Packaging Corporation of America, Graphic Packaging International, Rengo Co., Ltd., Stora Enso, Mondi Group, and Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of material, type, end user, and region:

By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Virgin Fibres

Recycled Fibres

Mixed Fibres

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Linerboard

Kraftliner

Testliner

Flutting

By End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Food and Beverage

Consumer Electronics

Personal Care & Cosmetics

Other End Users

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM6049

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Containerboard Market Insights

4.1. Containerboard Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Containerboard Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Growth in E-commerce and Retail Logistics
  - 4.2.1.2. Adoption of Containerboards in the Food and Beverage Industry
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Volatility in Raw Material Prices
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Containerboard Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis

5. Global Containerboard Market, by Material

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Virgin Fibres
- 5.3.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Virgin Fibres, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Recycled Fibres
- 5.4.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Recycled Fibres, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Mixed Fibres
- 5.5.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Mixed Fibres, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Containerboard Market, by Type

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Linerboard
- 6.3.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Linerboard, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Flutting
- 6.4.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Flutting, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Containerboard Market, by End User

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Food and Beverage
- 7.3.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Food and Beverage, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Consumer Electronics
- 7.4.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Consumer Electronics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.5. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 7.5.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Personal Care & Cosmetics, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.6. Other End Users
- 7.6.1. Global Containerboard Market, by Other End Users, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Containerboard Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Containerboard Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Containerboard Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Containerboard Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Containerboard Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Containerboard Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Containerboard Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Containerboard Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Containerboard Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Containerboard Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Containerboard Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Containerboard Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Containerboard Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Containerboard Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Containerboard Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Containerboard Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Containerboard Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Containerboard Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Containerboard Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Containerboard Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Containerboard Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Containerboard Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Containerboard Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Containerboard Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Containerboard Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Containerboard Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Containerboard Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Containerboard Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Containerboard Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Containerboard Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Containerboard Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Containerboard Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Containerboard Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Containerboard Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Containerboard Market, by Material, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Containerboard Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Containerboard Market, by End User, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. DS Smith plc
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Graphic Packaging International
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. International Paper
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Mondi Group
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Packaging Corporation of America
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Rengo Co., Ltd.
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Stora Enso
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. WestRock Company
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development