
Paperboard Packaging Global Market Report 2025
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Paperboard Packaging Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on paperboard packaging 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 paperboard packaging ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The paperboard packaging 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, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Corrugated Box; Boxboard; Flexible Paper
2) By Grade: Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS); Coated unbleached kraft paperboard (CUK); White Lined Chipboard (WLC); Glassine & Greaseproof Paper; Label Paper; Other Grades
3) By Raw Material: Fresh source; Recycled waste paper
4) By End-User Industry: Food; Beverage; Healthcare; Personal Care; Household Care; Electrical Products; Other End-User Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Corrugated Box: Regular Slotted Container (RSC); Half Slotted Container (HSC); Full Overlap Flap Container (FOF); Die-Cut Boxes; Multi-Depth Boxes
2) By Boxboard: Folding Boxboard; Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS); Coated Unbleached Kraft (CUK); Coated Recycled Board (CRB); Uncoated Recycled Board (URB)
3) By Flexible Paper: Paper Bags; Wrapping Paper; Pouches; Laminated Paper; Paper Sleeves
Companies Mentioned: WestRock Company; The International Paper Company; Smurfit Kappa Group plc; Georgia Pacific LLC; Amcor Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; 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.
Delivery format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
This report focuses on paperboard packaging 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 paperboard packaging ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The paperboard packaging 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, competitive landscape, market shares, 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.
- 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 forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 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. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- 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 trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Corrugated Box; Boxboard; Flexible Paper
2) By Grade: Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS); Coated unbleached kraft paperboard (CUK); White Lined Chipboard (WLC); Glassine & Greaseproof Paper; Label Paper; Other Grades
3) By Raw Material: Fresh source; Recycled waste paper
4) By End-User Industry: Food; Beverage; Healthcare; Personal Care; Household Care; Electrical Products; Other End-User Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Corrugated Box: Regular Slotted Container (RSC); Half Slotted Container (HSC); Full Overlap Flap Container (FOF); Die-Cut Boxes; Multi-Depth Boxes
2) By Boxboard: Folding Boxboard; Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS); Coated Unbleached Kraft (CUK); Coated Recycled Board (CRB); Uncoated Recycled Board (URB)
3) By Flexible Paper: Paper Bags; Wrapping Paper; Pouches; Laminated Paper; Paper Sleeves
Companies Mentioned: WestRock Company; The International Paper Company; Smurfit Kappa Group plc; Georgia Pacific LLC; Amcor Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; 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.
Delivery format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Table of Contents
200 Pages
- 1. Executive Summary
- 2. Paperboard Packaging Market Characteristics
- 3. Paperboard Packaging Market Trends And Strategies
- 4. Paperboard Packaging Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
- 5. Global Paperboard Packaging Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Paperboard Packaging PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Paperboard Packaging Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Paperboard Packaging Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Paperboard Packaging Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Paperboard Packaging Total Addressable Market (TAM)
- 6. Paperboard Packaging Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Corrugated Box
- Boxboard
- Flexible Paper
- 6.2. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
- Coated unbleached kraft paperboard (CUK)
- White Lined Chipboard (WLC)
- Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
- Label Paper
- Other Grades
- 6.3. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Fresh Source
- Recycled Waste Paper
- 6.4. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User Industry, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Food
- Beverage
- Healthcare
- Personal Care
- Household Care
- Electrical Products
- Other End-User Industries
- 6.5. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Corrugated Box, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Regular Slotted Container (RSC)
- Half Slotted Container (HSC)
- Full Overlap Flap Container (FOF)
- Die-Cut Boxes
- Multi-Depth Boxes
- 6.6. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Boxboard, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Folding Boxboard
- Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
- Coated Unbleached Kraft (CUK)
- Coated Recycled Board (CRB)
- Uncoated Recycled Board (URB)
- 6.7. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Flexible Paper, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Paper Bags
- Wrapping Paper
- Pouches
- Laminated Paper
- Paper Sleeves
- 7. Paperboard Packaging Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Paperboard Packaging Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8. Asia-Pacific Paperboard Packaging Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.4. Asia-Pacific Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 9. China Paperboard Packaging Market
- 9.1. China Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 9.2. China Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.4. China Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 10. India Paperboard Packaging Market
- 10.1. India Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.3. India Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11. Japan Paperboard Packaging Market
- 11.1. Japan Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.4. Japan Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12. Australia Paperboard Packaging Market
- 12.1. Australia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.3. Australia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13. Indonesia Paperboard Packaging Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.3. Indonesia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14. South Korea Paperboard Packaging Market
- 14.1. South Korea Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.4. South Korea Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15. Western Europe Paperboard Packaging Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.4. Western Europe Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16. UK Paperboard Packaging Market
- 16.1. UK Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.3. UK Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17. Germany Paperboard Packaging Market
- 17.1. Germany Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.3. Germany Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18. France Paperboard Packaging Market
- 18.1. France Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.3. France Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19. Italy Paperboard Packaging Market
- 19.1. Italy Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.3. Italy Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20. Spain Paperboard Packaging Market
- 20.1. Spain Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.3. Spain Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21. Eastern Europe Paperboard Packaging Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.4. Eastern Europe Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22. Russia Paperboard Packaging Market
- 22.1. Russia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.3. Russia Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23. North America Paperboard Packaging Market
- 23.1. North America Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.4. North America Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24. USA Paperboard Packaging Market
- 24.1. USA Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.4. USA Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25. Canada Paperboard Packaging Market
- 25.1. Canada Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.4. Canada Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26. South America Paperboard Packaging Market
- 26.1. South America Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.4. South America Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27. Brazil Paperboard Packaging Market
- 27.1. Brazil Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.3. Brazil Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28. Middle East Paperboard Packaging Market
- 28.1. Middle East Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.4. Middle East Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29. Africa Paperboard Packaging Market
- 29.1. Africa Paperboard Packaging Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Grade, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.4. Africa Paperboard Packaging Market, Segmentation By Raw Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 30. Paperboard Packaging Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Paperboard Packaging Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Paperboard Packaging Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. WestRock Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. The International Paper Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Smurfit Kappa Group plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Georgia Pacific LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Amcor Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 31. Paperboard Packaging Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. Oji Holdings Corporation
- 31.2. Stora Enso Oyj
- 31.3. DS Smith plc
- 31.4. Mondi plc
- 31.5. Graphic Packaging International LLC
- 31.6. Packaging Corporation of America
- 31.7. Sappi Limited
- 31.8. Sonoco Products Company
- 31.9. Rengo Co Ltd.
- 31.10. Evergreen Packaging Inc.
- 31.11. Huhtamaki Oyj
- 31.12. BillerudKorsnas AB
- 31.13. Cascades Inc.
- 31.14. Metsa Board Corporation
- 31.15. Clearwater Paper Corporation
- 32. Global Paperboard Packaging Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
- 33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Paperboard Packaging Market
- 34. Recent Developments In The Paperboard Packaging Market
- 35. Paperboard Packaging Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 35.1 Paperboard Packaging Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Paperboard Packaging Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Paperboard Packaging Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
- 36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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