Containerboard Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report By Material, By Type, By End User, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The containerboard market size is expected to reach USD 207.63 Billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Containerboard Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Material, By Type, By End User, and By Region; Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Containerboard is a core material used in the production of corrugated packaging solutions across e-commerce, retail, food, and industrial supply chains. It is manufactured primarily using virgin and recycled fibres and is widely adopted for its recyclability, cost-efficiency, and structural integrity in transport and display packaging.

Market expansion is primarily driven by rapid growth in online retail shipments, increasing demand for sustainable packaging, and rising replacement of plastic-based formats across consumer and industrial applications. Packaging converters and manufacturers are scaling investments in lightweight, high-strength containerboard to meet performance and environmental standards.

Containerboard Market Report Highlights

Based on material, the recycled fibres segment dominated the market by 2034, owing to its cost efficiency and compliance with circular economy regulations across key end-use industries.

In terms of type, the linerboard segment dominated the market in 2024. This is fueled by its wide application in e-commerce, retail, and branded packaging that requires strength and surface printability.

In terms of end users, the food and beverage segment dominated the market in 2024. This is fueled by growing demand for retail-ready, hygienic, and biodegradable packaging formats.

Asia Pacific accounted for the majority share in the global containerboard market in 2024, fueled by expanding e-commerce logistics, strong manufacturing output, and favorable government policies on recyclable packaging.

North America is anticipated to grow at substantial CAGR during forecast period, driven by continued investment in automated corrugated packaging lines, sustainability initiatives, and rising consumption across online retail channels.

A few global key market players include International Paper, WestRock Company, Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, DS Smith plc, Packaging Corporation of America, Graphic Packaging International, Rengo Co., Ltd., Stora Enso, Mondi Group, and Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the market report on the basis of material, type, end user, and region:

By Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Virgin Fibres

Recycled Fibres

Mixed Fibres

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Linerboard

Kraftliner

Testliner

Flutting

By End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Food and Beverage

Consumer Electronics

Personal Care & Cosmetics

Other End Users

By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America Show more