Global Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Size, Share, Trends & Growth Analysis Report 2026-2034

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The Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 426.64 Billion in 2034 from USD 264.41 Billion (2025) growing at a CAGR of 5.46% during 2026-2034.

The paper and paperboard packaging market is on the cusp of transformative growth, driven by the escalating demand for sustainable packaging solutions. As environmental concerns gain prominence, businesses are increasingly shifting towards biodegradable and recyclable materials, positioning paper and paperboard as eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. This transition is not merely a trend but a fundamental shift in consumer preferences, compelling manufacturers to innovate and adapt their product offerings. The integration of advanced technologies, such as digital printing and smart packaging, is further enhancing the functionality and appeal of paper-based packaging, making it a viable choice for a wide array of industries.

In addition to sustainability, the rise of e-commerce has significantly influenced the paper and paperboard packaging market. The surge in online shopping has necessitated the development of robust and protective packaging solutions that ensure product safety during transit. Companies are investing in research and development to create lightweight yet durable packaging that minimizes material usage while maximizing protection. This focus on efficiency not only reduces costs but also aligns with the growing consumer demand for minimalistic and functional packaging designs. As e-commerce continues to flourish, the paper and paperboard packaging market is expected to witness substantial growth, driven by the need for innovative solutions that cater to the logistics of online retail.

Furthermore, the expansion of the food and beverage sector is a critical factor propelling the paper and paperboard packaging market. With an increasing emphasis on convenience and on-the-go consumption, manufacturers are exploring innovative packaging formats that enhance user experience while maintaining product integrity. The versatility of paper and paperboard allows for a wide range of applications, from food containers to beverage cartons, making it an indispensable component of modern packaging strategies. As consumer preferences evolve, the ability to offer customized and aesthetically pleasing packaging solutions will be paramount for market players, ensuring sustained growth and competitiveness in the dynamic landscape of packaging.

Our reports are meticulously crafted to provide clients with comprehensive and actionable insights into various industries and markets. Each report encompasses several critical components to ensure a thorough understanding of the market landscape:

Market Overview: A detailed introduction to the market, including definitions, classifications, and an overview of the industry's current state.

Market Dynamics: In-depth analysis of key drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing market growth. This section examines factors such as technological advancements, regulatory changes, and emerging trends.

Segmentation Analysis: Breakdown of the market into distinct segments based on criteria like product type, application, end-user, and geography. This analysis highlights the performance and potential of each segment.

Competitive Landscape: Comprehensive assessment of major market players, including their market share, product portfolio, strategic initiatives, and financial performance. This section provides insights into the competitive dynamics and key strategies adopted by leading companies.

Market Forecast: Projections of market size and growth trends over a specified period, based on historical data and current market conditions. This includes quantitative analyses and graphical representations to illustrate future market trajectories.

Regional Analysis: Evaluation of market performance across different geographical regions, identifying key markets and regional trends. This helps in understanding regional market dynamics and opportunities.

Emerging Trends and Opportunities: Identification of current and emerging market trends, technological innovations, and potential areas for investment. This section offers insights into future market developments and growth prospects.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Product

Paper Cups
Kraft Paper Boards
Boxboard
Folding Boxes And Cases
Paper And Paperboard Packaging
Others

By Type

Stickers
Shopper
Coating
Packaging
Invitations / Envelopes / Notepaper
Labels
Covers
Catalogues
Digital Print

By Property

Colored
Natural
Coated
Pearlescent
Texture
Recycle
Cotton
Others

By Weight

70 G/M2 To 100 G/M2
101 G/M2 To 150 G/M2
151 G/M2 To 200 G/M2
201 G/M2 To 250 G/M2
More Than 250 G/M2

By Grade

Solid Bleached Sulfate
Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard
Folding Boxboard
White Lined Chipboard
Glassine And Greaseproof Paper
Label Paper
Others

By End User

Personal Care And Cosmetics
Food And Beverages
Healthcare
Consumer Goods
Education And Stationary
Others

COMPANIES PROFILED

International Paper, WestRock Company, Amcor plc, Graphic Packaging International LLC, Mondi, DS Smith, Smurfit Kappa, Novolex, Sonoco Products Company, GeorgiaPacific LLC, Cascades Inc, Oji Holdings Corporation, Rengo Co Ltd, Goodwin Robbins Packaging Company Inc, Menasha Corporation, CEE R Schisler

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Chapter 1. PREFACE

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1 Information Analysis
- 1.3.2 Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.3.3 Data Validation & Publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1 List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1. Market Snapshot
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook

Chapter 3. MARKET VARIABLES, TRENDS, FRAMEWORK

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Value Chain Analysis
3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4.1 Standards & Compliance
- 3.4.2 Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1 Market Drivers
- 3.5.2 Market Restraints
- 3.5.3 Market Opportunities
- 3.5.4 Market Challenges
3.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.7. PESTLE Analysis

Chapter 4. GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING MARKET: BY PRODUCT 2022-2034 (USD MN)

4.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast Product
4.2. Paper Cups Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
4.3. Kraft Paper Boards Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
4.4. Boxboard Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
4.5. Folding Boxes And Cases Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
4.6. Paper And Paperboard Packaging Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
4.7. Others Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)

Chapter 5. GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING MARKET: BY TYPE 2022-2034 (USD MN)

5.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast Type
5.2. Stickers Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.3. Shopper Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.4. Coating Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.5. Packaging Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.6. Invitations / Envelopes / Notepaper Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.7. Labels Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.8. Covers Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.9. Catalogues Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
5.10. Digital Print Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)

Chapter 6. GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING MARKET: BY PROPERTY 2022-2034 (USD MN)

6.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast Property
6.2. Colored Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
6.3. Natural Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
6.4. Coated Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
6.5. Pearlescent Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
6.6. Texture Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
6.7. Recycle Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
6.8. Cotton Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
6.9. Others Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)

Chapter 7. GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING MARKET: BY WEIGHT 2022-2034 (USD MN)

7.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast Weight
7.2. 70 G/M2 To 100 G/M2 Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
7.3. 101 G/M2 To 150 G/M2 Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
7.4. 151 G/M2 To 200 G/M2 Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
7.5. 201 G/M2 To 250 G/M2 Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
7.6. More Than 250 G/M2 Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)

Chapter 8. GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING MARKET: BY GRADE 2022-2034 (USD MN)

8.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast Grade
8.2. Solid Bleached Sulfate Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
8.3. Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
8.4. Folding Boxboard Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
8.5. White Lined Chipboard Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
8.6. Glassine And Greaseproof Paper Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
8.7. Label Paper Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
8.8. Others Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)

Chapter 9. GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING MARKET: BY END USER 2022-2034 (USD MN)

9.1. Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast End User
9.2. Personal Care And Cosmetics Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
9.3. Food And Beverages Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
9.4. Healthcare Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
9.5. Consumer Goods Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
9.6. Education And Stationary Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)
9.7. Others Estimates and Forecasts By Regions 2022-2034 (USD MN)

Chapter 10. GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING MARKET: BY REGION 2022-2034(USD MN)

10.1. Regional Outlook
10.2. North America Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2022-2034 (USD MN)
- 10.2.1 By Product
- 10.2.2 By Type
- 10.2.3 By Property
- 10.2.4 By Weight
- 10.2.5 By Grade
- 10.2.6 By End User
- 10.2.7 United States
- 10.2.8 Canada
- 10.2.9 Mexico
10.3. Europe Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2022-2034 (USD MN)
- 10.3.1 By Product
- 10.3.2 By Type
- 10.3.3 By Property
- 10.3.4 By Weight
- 10.3.5 By Grade
- 10.3.6 By End User
- 10.3.7 United Kingdom
- 10.3.8 France
- 10.3.9 Germany
- 10.3.10 Italy
- 10.3.11 Russia
- 10.3.12 Rest Of Europe
10.4. Asia-Pacific Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2022-2034 (USD MN)
- 10.4.1 By Product
- 10.4.2 By Type
- 10.4.3 By Property
- 10.4.4 By Weight
- 10.4.5 By Grade
- 10.4.6 By End User
- 10.4.7 India
- 10.4.8 Japan
- 10.4.9 South Korea
- 10.4.10 Australia
- 10.4.11 South East Asia
- 10.4.12 Rest Of Asia Pacific
10.5. Latin America Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2022-2034 (USD MN)
- 10.5.1 By Product
- 10.5.2 By Type
- 10.5.3 By Property
- 10.5.4 By Weight
- 10.5.5 By Grade
- 10.5.6 By End User
- 10.5.7 Brazil
- 10.5.8 Argentina
- 10.5.9 Peru
- 10.5.10 Chile
- 10.5.11 South East Asia
- 10.5.12 Rest of Latin America
10.6. Middle East & Africa Market Analysis, Insights and Forecast, 2022-2034 (USD MN)
- 10.6.1 By Product
- 10.6.2 By Type
- 10.6.3 By Property
- 10.6.4 By Weight
- 10.6.5 By Grade
- 10.6.6 By End User
- 10.6.7 Saudi Arabia
- 10.6.8 UAE
- 10.6.9 Israel
- 10.6.10 South Africa
- 10.6.11 Rest of the Middle East And Africa

Chapter 11. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

11.1. Recent Developments
11.2. Company Categorization
11.3. Supply Chain & Channel Partners (based on availability)
11.4. Market Share & Positioning Analysis (based on availability)
11.5. Vendor Landscape (based on availability)
11.6. Strategy Mapping

Chapter 12. COMPANY PROFILES OF GLOBAL PAPER AND PAPERBOARD PACKAGING INDUSTRY

12.1. Top Companies Market Share Analysis
12.2. Company Profiles
- 12.2.1 International Paper
- 12.2.2 WestRock Company
- 12.2.3 Amcor Plc
- 12.2.4 Graphic Packaging International LLC
- 12.2.5 Mondi
- 12.2.6 DS Smith
- 12.2.7 Smurfit Kappa
- 12.2.8 Novolex
- 12.2.9 Sonoco Products Company
- 12.2.10 Georgia-Pacific LLC
- 12.2.11 Cascades Inc
- 12.2.12 Oji Holdings Corporation
- 12.2.13 Rengo Co. Ltd
- 12.2.14 Goodwin Robbins Packaging Company Inc
- 12.2.15 Menasha Corporation
- 12.2.16 CEE R. Schisler