Global Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) Market Growth 2025-2031

The global Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) market size is predicted to grow from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of %from 2025 to 2031.

There are two forms of recycled paperboard – coated recycled paperboard (CRB) and uncoated recycled paperboard (URB).

URB also has a variety of uses among within consumer products (school and office supplies, game boards and boxes, hard-bound book covers, pressurized laminates for flooring and countertops, household product cores), consumer packaging (skin/blister packaging, interior packaging partitions), retail displays (point-of-purchase display cases, set-up boxes) and industrial supplies (fiber drums, air filter frames, thermo coupling testing device rods, among other uses).

The Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) market is driven by several key factors:

Sustainability and Environmental Concerns: As global awareness of environmental issues grows, there is a rising demand for sustainable packaging materials. URB is made from recycled paper fibers, making it an eco-friendly choice compared to virgin paperboard.

Circular Economy Initiatives: URB fits well within the principles of the circular economy, where materials are recycled and reused to minimize waste. Many industries are adopting circular economy practices, driving the demand for recycled paperboard.

Regulatory and Policy Support: Governments and regulatory bodies are implementing policies and regulations that promote the use of eco-friendly and recycled materials. This support for sustainable packaging solutions boosts the demand for URB.

Consumer Preference: Consumers are becoming more conscious of the environmental impact of their choices, including packaging. URB aligns with the preferences of environmentally conscious consumers.

Packaging Industry Demand: URB is widely used in various packaging applications such as boxes, cartons, and packaging inserts. The growth of industries such as food and beverage, cosmetics, electronics, and e-commerce drives the demand for URB as a packaging material.

Cost-Efficiency: URB is often more cost-effective than virgin paperboard due to the use of recycled materials. This makes it an attractive choice for businesses aiming to reduce packaging costs.

E-Commerce Growth: The rise of online shopping has led to an increased need for packaging materials. URB can be used for shipping boxes and packaging materials in the e-commerce sector.

Innovation and Technology: Advancements in recycling and papermaking technology have improved the quality and consistency of URB, making it a viable option for various packaging needs.

LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' newest research report, the “Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) sales for 2025 through 2031. With Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyzes the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB).

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) market by product type, application, key manufacturers and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Thicknesses: 20 pts Below
Thicknesses: 20-30 pts
Thicknesses: 30-40 pts
Thicknesses: 40-50 pts
Thicknesses: 50-60 pts
Thicknesses: 60 pts Above

Segmentation by Application:
E-Commerce
Consumer Goods & Electronics
Industrial & Heavy-Duty
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analysing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
WestRock
Sonoco
Greif
Dura-Fibre (Dunsirn Partners)
Ox Industries
North Georgia Paperboard
Cascades

Key Questions Addressed in this Report

What is the 10-year outlook for the global Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) market?

What factors are driving Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) market growth, globally and by region?

Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?

How do Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) market opportunities vary by end market size?

How does Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB) break out by Type, by Application?

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