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2032 年纸包装市场预测:按产品类型、等级、最终用户和地区进行的全球分析

Paper Packaging Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Corrugated Boxes & Cases, Folding Cartons & Boxboards, Flexible Paper Packaging, Liquid Packaging Board, and Other Paper Packaging), Grade, End User and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据 Stratistics MRC 的数据,全球纸包装市场预计在 2025 年达到 4,193 亿美元,到 2032 年将达到 6,100 亿美元,预测期内的复合年增长率为 5.5%。

纸质包装强调食品、餐饮、医疗保健和消费品领域的可持续、永续和可生物降解解决方案。它包括瓦楞纸箱、纸盒、包装袋和纸板,其驱动力来自于日益增强的环保意识和更严格的塑胶法规。消费者对环保包装的需求以及零售业向电子商务的转变,正在显着推动纸质包装的成长。印刷、涂层和阻隔技术的进步正在提升纸张的耐用性和多功能性。随着全球各行各业转向更环保的替代品和循环经济,预计该市场将经历强劲扩张。

据印度纸业联合会 (IBEF) 称,受永续包装需求的推动,2021-22 财年印度纸和纸板出口额年增近 80%,达到 13,963 千万卢比。

电子商务的成长

随着网路购物的普及,对瓦楞纸箱等耐用、轻巧且具有保护性的运输解决方案的需求正在飙升。此外,包装已成为直接面向消费者的企业的关键品牌触点,从而推动了对高品质印刷纸板的需求。该行业的持续成长将直接转化为纸质保护性包装的持续大规模消费,确保製造商获得稳定且不断增长的收益来源。电商物流对纸质包装的依赖巩固了其作为市场基本驱动力的地位。

原料短缺

供应链中断、物流瓶颈以及优质再生材料供应的波动,为製造商带来了价格波动和生产不确定性。此外,限制林业和回收的环境法规可能会进一步收紧供应。这些限制可能会挤压利润率,阻碍满足突如其来的需求激增的能力,并增加最终用户的成本,迫使他们寻求更容易获得的替代品。

产品多样化

实现产品多样化是关键的成长途径,尤其是透过开发先进的增值纸包装解决方案。这包括开发高性能涂层以增强防潮防油性能、整合智慧包装功能以及创新轻盈耐用的设计。此外,扩大纸浆模塑在电子产品和奢侈品保护性包装中的应用也蕴藏着巨大的机会。超越标准产品,企业能够开发利润更高的细分市场,满足品牌的特定需求,并在不断变化的市场中增强竞争地位。

与替代品的竞争

纸包装产业持续面临来自替代材料的威胁,主要是软质塑胶和刚性聚合物。虽然永续性发展对纸张有利,但替代材料通常具有更优异的性能,例如卓越的耐用性、防潮性以及在某些应用中更低的成本。此外,生物分解性塑胶和其他新材料的创新正在模糊纸张与环保声明之间的界线。这种竞争加剧了定价压力,迫使纸包装製造商不断创新,以证明其解决方案不仅环保,而且在各种产品中都具有功能竞争力。

COVID-19的影响:

疫情对纸包装市场产生了双重影响。最初,封锁措施扰乱了供应链和製造业,导致市场暂时放缓。然而,电子商务的蓬勃发展,加上对包装食品、药品和必需品的需求成长,推动了市场快速强劲的復苏。这场危机也凸显了包装对全球供应链的重要性,并加速了线上零售的转变。这段时期最终增强了市场的基本面优势,儘管初期营运面临挑战,但仍推动了销售成长,并巩固了在去中心化经济中的关键地位。

瓦楞纸箱和纸箱市场预计将成为预测期内最大的市场

瓦楞纸箱和纸盒预计将在预测期内占据最大的市场份额,这与电子商务和物流不可逆转的成长直接相关。其固有的强度、轻质和卓越的防护性能使其成为运输各种货物的通用选择。此外,其高可回收性使其与企业的永续性目标完美契合,进一步增强了其吸引力。其多功能性使其能够适应各种产品尺寸,并适应高品质的品牌印刷,确保了该领域继续在全球供应链中发挥不可或缺的作用,并巩固了主导地位。

预计在预测期内,涂布未漂白牛皮纸 (CUK) 部分将实现最高的复合年增长率。

预计在预测期内,涂布未漂白牛皮纸 (CUK) 市场将凭藉其卓越的性能和美观度实现最高成长率。 CUK 实现了最佳平衡,既保留了未漂白纤维的天然强度和质朴外观,也具备涂层带来的卓越印刷适性和表面光滑度。这使得它在零售包装、食品饮料容器以及快餐容器等品牌形象至关重要的领域中广受欢迎。此外,由于省去了耗能的漂白工序,CUK 通常被认为是一种更环保的选择,符合消费者对永续且高品质包装解决方案的偏好。

占比最高的地区:

预计亚太地区将在预测期内占据最大的市场份额。这一主导地位得益于其庞大的製造业基础、快速发展的电子商务行业以及不断增长的城市人口和不断上升的可支配收入。此外,中国和印度等人口密集国家的政府大力推广永续包装,正在加速从塑胶到纸质包装的转变。该地区作为全球出口中心的地位进一步巩固,对工业和消费纸质包装的需求巨大且稳定,使其成为市场上无可争议的领导者。

复合年增长率最高的地区:

预计欧洲地区在预测期内的复合年增长率最高。这项加速成长主要得益于欧盟严格的法规和指令,例如《一次性塑胶指令》,该指令积极限制塑胶包装的使用。这些监管措施正在对纸质替代品产生巨大的替代效应。此外,消费者对可回收和可堆肥包装的认知度和需求不断提升,迫使从餐饮到零售等各个行业的品牌迅速采用纸质解决方案,从而为创新纸质包装产品创造了一个充满活力且快速增长的市场。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
    • 资料探勘
    • 数据分析
    • 数据检验
    • 研究途径
  • 研究材料
    • 主要研究资料
    • 次级研究资讯来源
    • 先决条件

第三章市场走势分析

  • 驱动程式
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 产品分析
  • 最终用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • COVID-19的影响

第四章 波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方的议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争对手之间的竞争

第五章全球纸包装市场依产品类型

  • 瓦楞纸箱和纸箱
  • 折迭式纸盒和纸板
  • 软纸包装
  • 液体包装纸板(LPB)
  • 其他纸包装

第六章全球纸包装市场(依等级)

  • 固体漂白硫酸盐(SBS)
  • 涂布未漂白牛皮纸(CUK)
  • 玻璃纸和防油纸
  • 标籤纸
  • 其他等级

第七章全球纸包装市场(按最终用户)

  • 饮食
  • 个人护理和化妆品
  • 医疗保健和製药
  • 电子产品和消费品
  • 电子商务与物流
  • 其他最终用户

第八章全球纸包装市场(按地区)

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲国家
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 其他亚太地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 其他南美
  • 中东和非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲地区

第九章:主要进展

  • 协议、伙伴关係、合作和合资企业
  • 收购与合併
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务扩展
  • 其他关键策略

第十章:企业概况

  • International Paper
  • WestRock
  • Smurfit Kappa
  • DS Smith
  • Mondi Group
  • Stora Enso
  • UPM(UPM-Kymmene)
  • Packaging Corporation of America(PCA)
  • Graphic Packaging Holding Company
  • Klabin
  • Nine Dragons Paper Holdings
  • Georgia-Pacific
  • Oji Holdings Corporation
  • Mayr-Melnhof Karton(MMK)
  • Huhtamaki
  • Amcor
  • Sappi Limited
  • Metsa Board Corporation
Product Code: SMRC31431

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Paper Packaging Market is accounted for $419.3 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $610.0 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. The paper packaging highlights sustainable, recyclable, and biodegradable solutions across food, beverages, healthcare, and consumer goods. It encompasses corrugated boxes, cartons, bags, and paperboard, driven by rising environmental awareness and strict regulations on plastics. Consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging and the retail shift toward e-commerce significantly boost growth. Advances in printing, coating, and barrier technologies are enhancing paper's durability and versatility. This market is positioned for strong expansion as industries worldwide transition toward greener alternatives and circular economy practices.

According to IBEF, India's paper and paperboard exports hit ₹13,963 crore in FY21-22, up nearly 80% YoY, driven by demand for sustainable packaging.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

E-commerce Growth

As online shopping becomes ubiquitous, the demand for durable, lightweight, and protective shipping solutions like corrugated boxes has skyrocketed. Furthermore, packaging serves as a critical branding touchpoint for direct-to-consumer companies, fueling the need for high-quality, printed paperboard. This sector's relentless growth directly translates into sustained volume consumption for paper-based protective packaging, ensuring a steady and expanding revenue stream for manufacturers. The dependency of e-commerce logistics on paper packaging solidifies its role as a fundamental market driver.

Restraint:

Raw Material Shortages

Supply chain disruptions, logistical bottlenecks, and fluctuating availability of quality recycled content create price instability and production uncertainties for manufacturers. Additionally, environmental regulations governing forestry and recycling operations can further tighten supply. This restraint pressures profit margins and can hinder the ability to meet sudden surges in demand, potentially leading to increased costs for end-users and pushing them to explore more readily available alternatives.

Opportunity:

Product Diversification

A significant avenue for growth lies in product diversification, particularly through the development of advanced and value-added paper packaging solutions. This includes creating high-performance coatings for enhanced moisture or grease resistance, integrating smart packaging features, and innovating in lightweight yet sturdy designs. Moreover, there is a substantial opportunity in expanding the application of molded pulp for protective packaging of electronics and premium goods. By moving beyond standard offerings, companies can tap into higher-margin segments, cater to brand-specific needs, and solidify their competitive position in an evolving marketplace.

Threat:

Competition from Alternatives

The paper packaging industry faces a persistent threat from substitute materials, primarily flexible plastics and rigid polymers. While sustainability concerns are a advantage for paper, alternatives often offer superior functional properties like extreme durability, moisture barrier, and lower cost in certain applications. Additionally, innovations in biodegradable plastics and other novel materials blur the lines, challenging paper's environmental claim. This competition intensifies price pressure and necessitates continuous innovation from paper packaging producers to demonstrate that their solutions are not only eco-friendly but also functionally competitive for a wide range of products.

Covid-19 Impact:

The pandemic had a dual impact on the paper packaging market. Initially, lockdowns disrupted supply chains and manufacturing, causing temporary slowdowns. However, the surge in e-commerce activity, coupled with heightened demand for packaged food, pharmaceuticals, and essential goods, led to a rapid and robust recovery. The crisis underscored the indispensability of packaging for global supply chains, accelerating the shift towards online retail. This period ultimately reinforced the market's fundamental strength, driving volume growth despite early operational challenges and solidifying its critical role in a distributed economy.

The corrugated boxes & cases segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The corrugated boxes & cases segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period directly linked to the irreversible growth of e-commerce and logistics. Its inherent strength, lightweight nature, and excellent protective qualities make it the universal choice for shipping a vast array of goods. Furthermore, its high recyclability aligns perfectly with corporate sustainability goals, enhancing its appeal. The segment's versatility for various product sizes and its adaptability for high-quality printing for branding ensure its continued and essential role in the global supply chain, securing its leading position.

The coated unbleached kraft (CUK) segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the coated unbleached kraft (CUK) segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate driven by its superior performance and aesthetic appeal. CUK offers an optimal balance, providing the natural strength and rustic look of unbleached fiber with the enhanced printability and surface smoothness of a coating. This makes it exceptionally popular for retail-ready packaging, beverage carriers, and fast-food containers where brand image is crucial. Moreover, as it avoids the energy-intensive bleaching process, it is often perceived as a more environmentally sound option, aligning with consumer preferences for sustainable yet high-quality packaging solutions.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share. This hegemony is fueled by a massive manufacturing base, a rapidly expanding e-commerce sector, and increasing urban populations with rising disposable incomes. Additionally, government initiatives promoting sustainable packaging in densely populated countries like China and India are accelerating the shift from plastic to paper. The region's dominance is further cemented by its role as a global export hub, which generates immense, consistent demand for industrial and consumer-grade paper packaging, making it the undeniable volume leader in the market.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Europe region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR. This accelerated growth is predominantly propelled by the European Union's stringent regulations and directives, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive, which actively discourage the use of plastic packaging. This regulatory push is creating a massive substitution effect towards paper-based alternatives. Furthermore, exceptionally high consumer awareness and demand for recyclable and compostable packaging are compelling brands to rapidly adopt paper solutions across diverse sectors, from food service to retail, creating a vibrant and fast-growing market for innovative paper packaging products.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Paper Packaging Market include International Paper, WestRock, Smurfit Kappa, DS Smith, Mondi Group, Stora Enso, UPM (UPM-Kymmene), Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), Graphic Packaging Holding Company, Klabin, Nine Dragons Paper Holdings, Georgia-Pacific, Oji Holdings Corporation, Mayr-Melnhof Karton (MMK), Huhtamaki, Amcor, Sappi Limited, and Metsa Board Corporation.

Key Developments:

In August 2025, Finnish pulp and paper manufacturer Stora Enso has inaugurated its modern consumer packaging board production line at its Oulu mill in Finland, following a €1.1bn ($1.2bn) investment. The investment is part of a larger €1.7bn investment in the site since 2019. This strategic move has enabled the conversion of former paper machines into state-of-the-art board lines, decreasing the mill's environmental impact by slashing carbon dioxide emissions by 90%.

In May 2025, Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is pleased to announce that following the start-up of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Steti mill (Czech Republic) in December 2024, early production runs have demonstrated excellent results in terms of strength, runnability and consistent quality.

In November 2023, WestRock announced a partnership with Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages to replace 200,000 pounds of plastic annually with paper packaging solutions..

Product Types Covered:

  • Corrugated Boxes & Cases
  • Folding Cartons & Boxboards
  • Flexible Paper Packaging
  • Liquid Packaging Board (LPB)
  • Other Paper Packaging

Grades Covered:

  • Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
  • Coated Unbleached Kraft (CUK)
  • Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
  • Label Paper
  • Other Grades

End Users Covered:

  • Food & Beverage
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
  • Electronics & Consumer Goods
  • E-commerce & Logistics
  • Other End Users

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Paper Packaging Market, By Product Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Corrugated Boxes & Cases
  • 5.3 Folding Cartons & Boxboards
  • 5.4 Flexible Paper Packaging
  • 5.5 Liquid Packaging Board (LPB)
  • 5.6 Other Paper Packaging

6 Global Paper Packaging Market, By Grade

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
  • 6.3 Coated Unbleached Kraft (CUK)
  • 6.4 Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
  • 6.5 Label Paper
  • 6.6 Other Grades

7 Global Paper Packaging Market, By End User

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Food & Beverage
  • 7.3 Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • 7.4 Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
  • 7.5 Electronics & Consumer Goods
  • 7.6 E-commerce & Logistics
  • 7.7 Other End Users

8 Global Paper Packaging Market, By Geography

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 North America
    • 8.2.1 US
    • 8.2.2 Canada
    • 8.2.3 Mexico
  • 8.3 Europe
    • 8.3.1 Germany
    • 8.3.2 UK
    • 8.3.3 Italy
    • 8.3.4 France
    • 8.3.5 Spain
    • 8.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 8.4 Asia Pacific
    • 8.4.1 Japan
    • 8.4.2 China
    • 8.4.3 India
    • 8.4.4 Australia
    • 8.4.5 New Zealand
    • 8.4.6 South Korea
    • 8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 8.5 South America
    • 8.5.1 Argentina
    • 8.5.2 Brazil
    • 8.5.3 Chile
    • 8.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 8.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 8.6.2 UAE
    • 8.6.3 Qatar
    • 8.6.4 South Africa
    • 8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

9 Key Developments

  • 9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 9.3 New Product Launch
  • 9.4 Expansions
  • 9.5 Other Key Strategies

10 Company Profiling

  • 10.1 International Paper
  • 10.2 WestRock
  • 10.3 Smurfit Kappa
  • 10.4 DS Smith
  • 10.5 Mondi Group
  • 10.6 Stora Enso
  • 10.7 UPM (UPM-Kymmene)
  • 10.8 Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)
  • 10.9 Graphic Packaging Holding Company
  • 10.10 Klabin
  • 10.11 Nine Dragons Paper Holdings
  • 10.12 Georgia-Pacific
  • 10.13 Oji Holdings Corporation
  • 10.14 Mayr-Melnhof Karton (MMK)
  • 10.15 Huhtamaki
  • 10.16 Amcor
  • 10.17 Sappi Limited
  • 10.18 Metsa Board Corporation

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Corrugated Boxes & Cases (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Folding Cartons & Boxboards (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Flexible Paper Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Liquid Packaging Board (LPB) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Paper Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Grade (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Coated Unbleached Kraft (CUK) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Glassine & Greaseproof Paper (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Label Paper (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Grades (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Personal Care & Cosmetics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Electronics & Consumer Goods (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By E-commerce & Logistics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Paper Packaging Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.