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Waste Paper Recycling Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20819809

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Waste Paper 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 waste paper 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 waste paper 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 waste paper 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 Paper Type: Corrugated Cardboard; Newspapers; Magazines; White Office Paper; Mixed Paper

2) By Product Type: Newsprint; Containerboard; Kraft Paper; Boxboard; Tissue Paper

3) By Source Type: Post-Consumer Waste; Post-Industrial Waste; Commercial Waste; Residential Waste; Construction Waste

4) By Recycling Process: Mechanical Recycling; Chemical Recycling; Energy Recovery; Composting; Bio-Ethanol Production

5) By End-User Industry: Pulp And Paper Industry; Packaging Industry; Printing Industry; Consumer Goods Sector; Construction Sector

Subsegments:

1) By Corrugated Cardboard: Single Wall Corrugated Board; Double Wall Corrugated Board; Triple Wall Corrugated Board

2) By Newspapers: Newsprint Paper; Classified Ads Paper

3) By Magazines: Glossy Magazine Paper; Standard Magazine Paper

4) By White Office Paper: Copier Paper; Printer Paper; Writing Paper

5) By Mixed Paper: Sorted Residential Mixed Paper; Commercial Mixed Paper

Companies Mentioned: Waste Management Inc.; Republic Services Inc.; Veolia Environnement S.A.; International Paper Company; Smurfit Kappa Group Plc; UPM‑Kymmene Oyj; Stora Enso Oyj; Mondi Plc; Cascades Inc.; DS Smith Plc; WestRock Company; Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited; Sappi Limited; Oji Holdings Corporation; Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd; Packaging Corporation of America; Pratt Industries Inc.; Georgia‑Pacific LLC; Resolute Forest Products Inc.; Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd; Metsa Board Corporation; Shandong Chenming Paper Holdings Limited; Klabin S.A.; Grigeo AB; SCA Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget

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. Waste Paper Recycling Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Waste Paper 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. Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling 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 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Automated Sorting Systems
4.2.2 Rising Demand For High-Quality Recycled Paper Grades
4.2.3 Expansion Of Closed-Loop Recycling Models
4.2.4 Growing Integration Of Digital Waste Tracking Systems
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Fiber Recovery Efficiency
5. Waste Paper Recycling Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Pulp And Paper Manufacturers
5.2 Packaging Companies
5.3 Printing Companies
5.4 Consumer Goods Manufacturers
5.5 Construction Material Producers
6. Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Waste Paper Recycling PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Waste Paper Recycling Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Waste Paper Recycling Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Waste Paper 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. Waste Paper Recycling Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Corrugated Cardboard, Newspapers, Magazines, White Office Paper, Mixed Paper
9.2. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Newsprint, Containerboard, Kraft Paper, Boxboard, Tissue Paper
9.3. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Post-Consumer Waste, Post-Industrial Waste, Commercial Waste, Residential Waste, Construction Waste
9.4. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Recycling Process, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Mechanical Recycling, Chemical Recycling, Energy Recovery, Composting, Bio-Ethanol Production
9.5. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By End-User Industry, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Pulp And Paper Industry, Packaging Industry, Printing Industry, Consumer Goods Sector, Construction Sector
9.6. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Corrugated Cardboard, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Single Wall Corrugated Board, Double Wall Corrugated Board, Triple Wall Corrugated Board
9.7. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Newspapers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Newsprint Paper, Classified Ads Paper
9.8. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Magazines, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Glossy Magazine Paper, Standard Magazine Paper
9.9. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of White Office Paper, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Copier Paper, Printer Paper, Writing Paper
9.10. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Mixed Paper, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Sorted Residential Mixed Paper, Commercial Mixed Paper
10. Waste Paper Recycling Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Waste Paper Recycling Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Waste Paper Recycling Market
12.1. China Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Waste Paper Recycling Market
13.1. India Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Waste Paper Recycling Market
14.1. Japan Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Waste Paper Recycling Market
15.1. Australia Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Waste Paper Recycling Market
16.1. Indonesia Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Waste Paper Recycling Market
17.1. South Korea Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Waste Paper Recycling Market
18.1. Taiwan Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Waste Paper Recycling Market
19.1. South East Asia Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Waste Paper Recycling Market
20.1. Western Europe Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Waste Paper Recycling Market
21.1. UK Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Waste Paper Recycling Market
22.1. Germany Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Waste Paper Recycling Market
23.1. France Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Waste Paper Recycling Market
24.1. Italy Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Waste Paper Recycling Market
25.1. Spain Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Waste Paper Recycling Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Waste Paper Recycling Market
27.1. Russia Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Waste Paper Recycling Market
28.1. North America Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Waste Paper Recycling Market
29.1. USA Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Waste Paper Recycling Market
30.1. Canada Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Waste Paper Recycling Market
31.1. South America Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Waste Paper Recycling Market
32.1. Brazil Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Waste Paper Recycling Market
33.1. Middle East Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Waste Paper Recycling Market
34.1. Africa Waste Paper 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 Waste Paper Recycling Market, Segmentation By Paper Type, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Source Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Waste Paper Recycling Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Waste Paper Recycling Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Waste Paper Recycling Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Waste Paper Recycling Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Waste Paper Recycling Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Waste Management Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Republic Services Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Veolia Environnement S.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. International Paper Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Smurfit Kappa Group Plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Waste Paper Recycling Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
UPM-Kymmene Oyj, Stora Enso Oyj, Mondi Plc, Cascades Inc., DS Smith Plc, WestRock Company, Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited, Sappi Limited, Oji Holdings Corporation, Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd, Packaging Corporation of America, Pratt Industries Inc., Georgia-Pacific LLC, Resolute Forest Products Inc., Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd
38. Global Waste Paper Recycling Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Waste Paper Recycling Market
40. Waste Paper Recycling Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Waste Paper Recycling Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Waste Paper Recycling Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Waste Paper 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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