Product Code: 978-1-68038-174-0
Paper Packaging Market Size & Trends:
The global paper packaging market size was valued at USD 397.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is driven by a rising demand for sustainable packaging solutions as consumers and businesses increasingly prioritize eco-friendly options. Paper packaging is lightweight, recyclable, and biodegradable, making it an attractive alternative to plastic and other non-biodegradable materials.
In addition, stringent government regulations and policies promoting sustainable packaging practices further propel market growth. The expansion of e-commerce and the need for cost-effective, customizable packaging solutions also contribute significantly to the market's upward trend. Innovations in paper packaging design and material development continue to enhance its appeal, ensuring its continued relevance in various industries.
The regulations on single-use plastics significantly impact the paper packaging market in Europe, driving a substantial shift towards sustainable alternatives. The European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) impose stringent restrictions on various plastic products, compelling businesses to seek eco-friendly substitutes, particularly paper-based packaging solutions. These regulations aim to reduce plastic waste and set clear targets for recyclability, encouraging innovation in packaging materials. As a result, companies across sectors such as food and beverages are increasingly adopting paper packaging to comply with these new standards and meet consumer demand for sustainable products.
Countries such as France and Germany are leading this transition, with France implementing strict laws to promote paper alternatives and Germany focusing on recycling and circular economy practices. The heightened regulatory environment has fostered a surge in demand for paper packaging as businesses strive to align their operations with environmental sustainability goals. This shift is further supported by consumer preferences favoring biodegradable and recyclable materials, making paper packaging an integral part of corporate strategies to reduce plastic dependency. However, challenges remain, including the need for improved barrier properties in paper products and the potential environmental impact of increased paper consumption if not managed sustainably.
Global Paper Packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global paper packaging market report based on grade, material, application, and region.
- Grade Outlook (Volume, Kilotons: Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Virgin Paper
- Recycled Paper
- Material Outlook (Volume, Kilotons: Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Corrugated Boxes
- Folding Cartons
- Paper Bags & Sacks
- Liquid Packaging Cartons
- Others
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons: Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Food & Beverages
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Healthcare
- Consumer Goods
- E-commerce & Retail
- Industrial Packaging
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons: Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Turkey
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Philippines
- Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Insights
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Paper Packaging Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Grade Overview
- 3.4. Average Price Trend Analysis
- 3.5. Supply-Demand GAP Analysis, 2024
- 3.6. Regulatory Framework
- 3.6.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.6.2. Standards and Compliances
- 3.6.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.7. Market Dynamics
- 3.7.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.7.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.7.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.8. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.8.1. Supplier Power
- 3.8.2. Buyer Power
- 3.8.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.8.4. Threat from New Entrant
- 3.8.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.9. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.9.1. Political Landscape
- 3.9.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.9.3. Social Landscape
- 3.9.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.9.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.9.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Paper Packaging Market: Grade Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. Paper Packaging Market: Grade Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 4.1.1. Virgin Paper
- 4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.1.2. Recycled Paper
- 4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Paper Packaging Market: Material Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 5.1. Paper Packaging Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 5.1.1. Corrugated Boxes
- 5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.1.2. Folding Cartons
- 5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.1.3. Paper Bags & Sacks
- 5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.1.4. Liquid Packaging Cartons
- 5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.1.5. Others
- 5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Paper Packaging Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 6.1. Paper Packaging Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 6.1.1. Food & Beverages
- 6.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.1.2. Water & Wastewater
- 6.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.1.3. Pharmaceuticals
- 6.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.1.4. Chemical
- 6.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.1.5. Oil and Gas
- 6.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.1.6. Others
- 6.1.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Paper Packaging Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 7.1. Regional Snapshot
- 7.2. Paper Packaging Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5. U.S.
- 7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6. Canada
- 7.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7. Mexico
- 7.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. Germany
- 7.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. UK
- 7.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7. France
- 7.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.8. Italy
- 7.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.9. Spain
- 7.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.10. Turkey
- 7.4.10.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.10.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.10.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.11. Netherlands
- 7.4.11.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.11.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.11.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.12. Russia
- 7.4.12.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.12.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.12.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. China
- 7.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Japan
- 7.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. India
- 7.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.8. South Korea
- 7.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.9. Indonesia
- 7.5.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.10. Thailand
- 7.5.10.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.10.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.10.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.11. Vietnam
- 7.5.11.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.11.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.11.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.12. Philippines
- 7.5.12.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.12.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.12.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.13. Australia
- 7.5.13.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.13.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.13.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6. Latin America
- 7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5. Brazil
- 7.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.6. Argentina
- 7.6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.5. Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 8.2. Vendor Landscape
- 8.2.1. Company categorization
- 8.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
- 8.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End Users
- 8.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 8.3.1. Competitive Benchmarking
- 8.3.2. Strategy Mapping
- 8.3.3. Heat Map Analysis
- 8.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 8.4.1. International Paper Company
- 8.4.1.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.1.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.1.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.1.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.2. WestRock Company
- 8.4.2.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.2.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.2.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.2.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.3. Smurfit Kappa Group
- 8.4.3.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.3.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.3.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.3.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.4. DS Smith Plc
- 8.4.4.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.4.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.4.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.4.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.5. Mondi Group
- 8.4.5.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.5.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.5.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.5.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.6. Crown Holdings, Inc.
- 8.4.6.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.6.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.6.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.6.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.7. Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)
- 8.4.7.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.7.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.7.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.7.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.8. Sonoco Products Company
- 8.4.8.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.8.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.8.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.8.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.9. Amcor plc
- 8.4.9.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.9.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.9.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.9.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.10. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
- 8.4.10.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.10.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.10.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.10.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.11. Georgia-Pacific LLC
- 8.4.11.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.11.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.11.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.11.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.12. VPK Packaging Group
- 8.4.12.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.12.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.12.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.12.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.13. Sappi Limited
- 8.4.13.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.13.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.13.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.13.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.14. Paragon Print and Packaging
- 8.4.14.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.14.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.14.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.14.4. Strategic initiatives
- 8.4.15. Sodra
- 8.4.15.1. Participant's overview
- 8.4.15.2. Financial performance
- 8.4.15.3. Grade benchmarking
- 8.4.15.4. Strategic initiatives