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Printed Carton Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20819678

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Printed Carton 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 printed carton 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 printed carton ? 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 printed carton 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 Product Type: Folding Cartons; Rigid Cartons; Set-Up Boxes; Display Cartons; Gift Boxes

2) By Material: Cardboard; Corrugated Paper; Chipboard; Paperboard; Specialty Papers

3) By Printing Technique: Flexographic Printing; Offset Printing; Digital Printing; Inkjet Printing

4) By Application: Food And Beverages; Healthcare And Pharmaceuticals; Personal Care And Cosmetics; Electronics And Appliances; Retail And E-Commerce

Subsegments:

1) By Folding Cartons: Corrugated Folding Cartons; Paperboard Folding Cartons; Recyclable Folding Cartons; Windowed Folding Cartons

2) By Rigid Cartons: Laminated Rigid Cartons; Recyclable Rigid Cartons; Custom-Printed Rigid Cartons

3) By Set-Up Boxes: Luxury Set-Up Boxes; Protective Set-Up Boxes; Eco-Friendly Set-Up Boxes

4) By Display Cartons: Counter Display Cartons; Shelf-Ready Display Cartons; Hanging Display Cartons

5) By Gift Boxes: Magnetic Closure Gift Boxes; Slide Drawer Gift Boxes; Foldable Gift Boxes; Rigid Luxury Gift Boxes

Companies Mentioned: WestRock; International Paper Company; Smurfit Kappa Group; Graphic Packaging Holding Company; DS Smith; Mondi Group; Mayr Melnhof Karton AG; Huhtamaki Group; TCPL Packaging Limited; Parksons Packaging Limited; Uflex Limited; ITC Limited; Stora Enso Oyj; Oji Holdings Corporation; Nippon Paper Industries Company Limited; Sonoco Products Company; Saica Group; Rengo Company Limited; Pratt Industries; Packaging Corporation of America.

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.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

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. Printed Carton Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Printed Carton 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. Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Immersive Technologies (Ar/Vr/Xr) & Digital Experiences
4.1.5 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Demand For Sustainable Printed Packaging
4.2.2 Rising Adoption Of Digital Printing Technologies
4.2.3 Growing Use Of High-Quality Brand Graphics
4.2.4 Expansion Of Custom And Short-Run Cartons
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Shelf-Ready Packaging
5. Printed Carton Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Food And Beverage Manufacturers
5.2 Pharmaceutical Companies
5.3 Personal Care Brands
5.4 Electronics Manufacturers
5.5 Retail And E-Commerce Companies
6. Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Printed Carton PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Printed Carton Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Printed Carton Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Printed Carton Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Printed Carton 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. Printed Carton Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Folding Cartons, Rigid Cartons, Set-Up Boxes, Display Cartons, Gift Boxes
9.2. Global Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Cardboard, Corrugated Paper, Chipboard, Paperboard, Specialty Papers
9.3. Global Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Flexographic Printing, Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Inkjet Printing
9.4. Global Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Food And Beverages, Healthcare And Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care And Cosmetics, Electronics And Appliances, Retail And E-Commerce
9.5. Global Printed Carton Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Folding Cartons, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Corrugated Folding Cartons, Paperboard Folding Cartons, Recyclable Folding Cartons, Windowed Folding Cartons
9.6. Global Printed Carton Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Rigid Cartons, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Laminated Rigid Cartons, Recyclable Rigid Cartons, Custom-Printed Rigid Cartons
9.7. Global Printed Carton Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Set-Up Boxes, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Luxury Set-Up Boxes, Protective Set-Up Boxes, Eco-Friendly Set-Up Boxes
9.8. Global Printed Carton Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Display Cartons, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Counter Display Cartons, Shelf-Ready Display Cartons, Hanging Display Cartons
9.9. Global Printed Carton Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Gift Boxes, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Magnetic Closure Gift Boxes, Slide Drawer Gift Boxes, Foldable Gift Boxes, Rigid Luxury Gift Boxes
10. Printed Carton Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Printed Carton Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Printed Carton Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Printed Carton Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Printed Carton Market
12.1. China Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Printed Carton Market
13.1. India Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Printed Carton Market
14.1. Japan Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Printed Carton Market
15.1. Australia Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Printed Carton Market
16.1. Indonesia Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Printed Carton Market
17.1. South Korea Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Printed Carton Market
18.1. Taiwan Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Printed Carton Market
19.1. South East Asia Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Printed Carton Market
20.1. Western Europe Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Printed Carton Market
21.1. UK Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Printed Carton Market
22.1. Germany Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Printed Carton Market
23.1. France Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Printed Carton Market
24.1. Italy Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Printed Carton Market
25.1. Spain Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Printed Carton Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Printed Carton Market
27.1. Russia Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Printed Carton Market
28.1. North America Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Printed Carton Market
29.1. USA Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Printed Carton Market
30.1. Canada Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Printed Carton Market
31.1. South America Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Printed Carton Market
32.1. Brazil Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Printed Carton Market
33.1. Middle East Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Printed Carton Market
34.1. Africa Printed Carton 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 Printed Carton Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Printing Technique, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Printed Carton Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Printed Carton Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Printed Carton Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Printed Carton Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Printed Carton Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. WestRock Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. International Paper Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Smurfit Kappa Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Graphic Packaging Holding Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. DS Smith Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Printed Carton Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Mondi Group, Mayr Melnhof Karton AG, Huhtamaki Group, TCPL Packaging Limited, Parksons Packaging Limited, Uflex Limited, ITC Limited, Stora Enso Oyj, Oji Holdings Corporation, Nippon Paper Industries Company Limited, Sonoco Products Company, Saica Group, Rengo Company Limited, Pratt Industries, Packaging Corporation of America
38. Global Printed Carton Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Printed Carton Market
40. Printed Carton Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Printed Carton Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Printed Carton Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Printed Carton 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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