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Cardboard Recycling Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20810877

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Cardboard Recycling Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses cardboard recycling market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for cardboard recycling ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The cardboard recycling market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Recycling Methods: Mechanical Recycling; Chemical Recycling; Biological Recycling

2) By Type Of Cardboard: Corrugated Cardboard; Chipboard; Kraft Paperboard; Waxed Cardboard

3) By Process: Collection; Sorting; Shredding; Pulping; De-Inking

4) By End-User Industries: Retail Sector; Supermarkets And Hypermarkets; E-Commerce; Specialty Stores; Food And Beverage; Automotive; Electronics; Pharmaceutical

Subsegments:

1) By Mechanical Recycling: Sorting; Shredding; Baling; Pulping; De-Inking

2) By Chemical Recycling: Solvent-Based Recovery; Depolymerization; Gasification; Hydrolysis

3) By Biological Recycling: Microbial Treatment; Enzymatic Degradation; Composting; Anaerobic Digestion

Companies Mentioned: Oji Holdings Corporation; Stora Enso Oyj; Mondi Group plc; Georgia-Pacific Recycling LLC; Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.; Sonoco Products Company; Klabin S.A.; Cascades Inc.; Shred-Tech Corporation; Reliable Paper Recycling Inc.; Casepak Limited; Simply Waste Solutions Limited; American Recycling Corporation; M.W. White Ltd.; St. Louis Recycling LLC; Greenobin Recycling Pvt. Ltd.; Winfibre (U.K.) Company Limited; Clear Stream Recycling Inc.; Recycling Revolution LLC; Total Recycling and Waste Solutions Limited

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

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Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Cardboard Recycling Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Cardboard Recycling Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Cardboard Recycling Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Cardboard Recycling Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech And Circular Economy
4.1.2 Industry 4.0 And Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure And Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data And Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Autonomous Systems, Robotics And Smart Mobility
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Automated Sorting Systems
4.2.2 Rising Demand For High-Quality Recycled Fibers
4.2.3 Growing Integration Of Advanced De-Inking Technologies
4.2.4 Expansion Of Circular Packaging Initiatives
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Contamination Reduction
5. Cardboard Recycling Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Retail Sector Companies
5.2 E-Commerce Companies
5.3 Food And Beverage Manufacturers
5.4 Supermarkets And Hypermarkets
5.5 Packaging Manufacturers
6. Cardboard Recycling Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Cardboard Recycling Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Cardboard Recycling PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Cardboard Recycling Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Cardboard Recycling Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Cardboard Recycling Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Cardboard Recycling Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Cardboard Recycling Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Mechanical Recycling, Chemical Recycling, Biological Recycling
9.2. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Corrugated Cardboard, Chipboard, Kraft Paperboard, Waxed Cardboard
9.3. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Collection, Sorting, Shredding, Pulping, De-Inking
9.4. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Retail Sector, Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, E-Commerce, Specialty Stores, Food And Beverage, Automotive, Electronics
9.5. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Mechanical Recycling, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Sorting, Shredding, Baling, Pulping, De-Inking
9.6. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Chemical Recycling, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Solvent-Based Recovery, Depolymerization, Gasification, Hydrolysis
9.7. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Biological Recycling, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Microbial Treatment, Enzymatic Degradation, Composting, Anaerobic Digestion
10. Cardboard Recycling Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Cardboard Recycling Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Cardboard Recycling Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Cardboard Recycling Market
12.1. China Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Cardboard Recycling Market
13.1. India Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Cardboard Recycling Market
14.1. Japan Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Cardboard Recycling Market
15.1. Australia Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Cardboard Recycling Market
16.1. Indonesia Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Cardboard Recycling Market
17.1. South Korea Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Cardboard Recycling Market
18.1. Taiwan Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Cardboard Recycling Market
19.1. South East Asia Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Cardboard Recycling Market
20.1. Western Europe Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Cardboard Recycling Market
21.1. UK Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Cardboard Recycling Market
22.1. Germany Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Cardboard Recycling Market
23.1. France Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Cardboard Recycling Market
24.1. Italy Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Cardboard Recycling Market
25.1. Spain Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Cardboard Recycling Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Cardboard Recycling Market
27.1. Russia Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Cardboard Recycling Market
28.1. North America Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Cardboard Recycling Market
29.1. USA Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Cardboard Recycling Market
30.1. Canada Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Cardboard Recycling Market
31.1. South America Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Cardboard Recycling Market
32.1. Brazil Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Cardboard Recycling Market
33.1. Middle East Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Cardboard Recycling Market
34.1. Africa Cardboard Recycling Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Cardboard Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Methods, Segmentation By Type Of Cardboard, Segmentation By Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Cardboard Recycling Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Cardboard Recycling Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Cardboard Recycling Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Cardboard Recycling Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Cardboard Recycling Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Oji Holdings Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Stora Enso Oyj Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Mondi Group plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Georgia-Pacific Recycling LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Cardboard Recycling Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Sonoco Products Company, Klabin S.A., Cascades Inc., Shred-Tech Corporation, Reliable Paper Recycling Inc., Casepak Limited, Simply Waste Solutions Limited, American Recycling Corporation, M.W. White Ltd., St. Louis Recycling LLC, Greenobin Recycling Pvt. Ltd., Winfibre (U.K.) Company Limited, Clear Stream Recycling Inc., Recycling Revolution LLC, Total Recycling and Waste Solutions Limited
38. Global Cardboard Recycling Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Cardboard Recycling Market
40. Cardboard Recycling Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Cardboard Recycling Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Cardboard Recycling Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Cardboard Recycling Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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