Containerboard Market by Material (Virgin Fibres, Recycled Fibres and Mixed Fibers), by Type (Linerboard and Flutting), by Wall Type (Single Face, Single Wall, Double Wall and Triple Wall), and by End User (Food and Beverage, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Co

Containerboard Market by Material (Virgin Fibres, Recycled Fibres and Mixed Fibers), by Type (Linerboard and Flutting), by Wall Type (Single Face, Single Wall, Double Wall and Triple Wall), and by End User (Food and Beverage, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Consumer Electronics, and Other End User) – Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024–2030


The Containerboard Market size was valued at USD 138.04 billion in 2023, and is predicted to reach USD 177.18 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period, 2024–2030.

The exponential growth of e-commerce has significantly increased the demand for shipping boxes and packaging materials, fueling the containerboard industry. As consumers shift towards online shopping, the volume of goods delivered directly to doorsteps has surged. Global B2B e-commerce sales have consistently grown over the past decade, projected to reach USD 36 trillion by 2026, while global B2C e-commerce revenue is anticipated to hit USD 5.5 trillion by 2027. This e-commerce boom is expected to drive continued expansion in the containerboard market, pushing manufacturers to innovate and meet the evolving retail landscape's increasing demand for durable packaging solutions.

However, the containerboard industry faces potential challenges due to the growing adoption of alternative packaging materials, such as plastics, metals, glass, and composites. Innovative advancements in these materials may lead to their increased use by industries that have traditionally relied on containerboard.

On the contrary, the incorporation of nanotechnology and smart packaging solutions will allow for the creation of containerboard products with advanced features, including active protection and real-time monitoring. This fusion of technology and innovation will unlock new opportunities for the containerboard market, driving its growth and expansion in the years to come. With these technological advancements fueling innovation, the containerboard market is well-positioned for significant growth in the upcoming years.

Segment Overview
The global containerboard industry is segmented on the basis of material, type, wall type, end user, and region.
 By material, the market is divided into virgin fibres, recycled fibres and mixed fibers.
 By type, the market is categorized into linerboard and fluting.
 By wall type, the market is classified into single face, single wall, double wall and triple wall.
 By end user, the market is again divided into food and beverage, personal care and cosmetics, consumer electronics, and other end user.
 By region, the market is bifurcated into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world (RoW).

Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific Dominates the Containerboard Market
The Asia-Pacific region holds a dominant position in the containerboard market due to the rapid expansion of e-commerce in countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, and India. China, the world's largest online retail market, witnessed a surge in e-commerce exports, reaching USD 257.56 billion in 2023, a 19.6% increase compared to the previous year. As e-commerce continues to drive growth in Asia-Pacific, the demand for efficient packaging solutions remains strong, fueling the development of the containerboard market.

Moreover, the presence of one of the largest food and beverage industry is a significant driver of containerboard sector in this region. These boxes offer durability and the ability to withstand stacking, vibration, and crushing, making them ideal for the packaging and delivery of a diverse range of food items. For instance, Japan's retail food and beverage market reached an approximate value of USD 327 billion in 2022, driven by the rising demand for packaged food products. This growth in the demand for packaged food & beverage boosts the demand for sustainable packaging solutions in this region, propelling the growth of Japan's containerboard market.

Key Market Players
The key players in the global containerboard market 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
• Greif, Inc.

Recent Developments
April 2024

Rengo Co., Ltd. acquired RM Tohchello Co. through an absorption-type merger, integrating the Packaging Solution business of SunTox Co., Ltd. and Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, Inc. This acquisition aims to further develop Rengo's flexible packaging business and enhance its capabilities in the industry.

March 2024
DS Smith launched DryPack, a sustainable, fiber-based packaging solution in the U.S. market, targeting seafood processors to replace plastic containers. It is the only containerboard seafood box approved for air freight, significantly reducing space and enhancing sustainability.

March 2024
Greif, Inc. partnered with CDF Corporation to launch an innovative redesign of its GCUBE intermediate bulk container (IBC) for transporting sterile products. This innovative solution is designed to meet the unique requirements of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

KEY BENEFITS
• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the containerboard market from 2024 to 2030. This analysis assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities to capitalize on.
• The study comprises a detailed analysis of the containerboard market trends, including the current and future trends to depict the prevalent investment pockets in the market.
• The information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the containerboard manufacturing market is provided in the report.
• The competitive analysis of the market players along with their market share in the containerboard market is provided in the report.
• The SWOT analysis and Porter’s Five Forces model are elaborated in the study.
• The value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of the roles of stakeholders.


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Who Should Read This Report
1.3. Key Market Segments
1.4. Research Methodology
1.4.1 Market Size Estimation Methodology
1.4.1.1. Top-down And Bottom-up Approach
1.4.1.2. Demand And Supply Side Analysis
1.4.1.3. Macro-indicator Approach
1.4.2 Data Collection Approach
1.4.2.1. Primary Data Collection
1.4.2.2. Secondary Data Collection
1.4.3 Secondary Data Sources
1.4.4 Forecasting
2. Market Definition & Scope
2.1. Definition
2.2. Scope
3. Delta Robots Market– Executive Summary
3.1. Market Snapshot, 2023 - 2030, Million Usd
4. Market Overview
4.1. Market Dynamics
4.1.1 Drivers
4.1.1.1. E-commerce Expansion Drives Demand For Containerboard Market
4.1.1.2. Expansion Of Global Trade Drives The Growth Of Containerboard Market
4.1.1.3. Rising Adoption Of Containerboards In Food And Beverage Industry Drives The Market Expansion
4.1.2 Restraints
4.1.2.1. Competition From Alternative Materials Impacting Containerboard Market
4.1.3 Opportunities
4.1.3.1. Integration Of Nanotechnology And Smart Packaging In Containerboard Creates Market Expansion
5. Market Share Analysis
5.1. Market Share Analysis Of Top Containerboard Providers, 2022
6. Global Containerboard Market, By Material
6.1. Overview
6.2. Virgin Fibres
6.2.1 Virgin Fibres Market, By Region
6.3. Recycled Fibres
6.3.1 Recycled Fibres Market, By Region
6.4. Mixed Fibres
6.4.1 Mixed Fibres Market, By Region
7. Global Containerboard Market, By Type
7.1. Overview
7.2. Linerboard
7.2.1 Global Linerboard Market, By Type
7.2.1.1. Kraftliner Market, By Region
7.2.1.2. Testliner Market, By Region
7.2.2 Linerboard Market, By Region
7.3. Flutting
7.3.1 Flutting Market, By Region
8. Global Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
8.1. Overview
8.2. Single Face
8.2.1 Single Face Market, By Region
8.3. Single Wall
8.3.1 Single Wall Market, By Region
8.4. Double Wall
8.4.1 Double Wall Market, By Region
8.5. Triple Wall
8.5.1 Triple Wall Market, By Region
9. Global Containerboard Market, By End-user
9.1. Overview
9.2. Food And Beverage
9.2.1 Food And Beverage Market, By Region
9.3. Personal Care And Cosmetics
9.3.1 Personal Care And Cosmetics Market, By Region
9.4. Consumer Electronics
9.4.1 Consumer Electronics Market, By Region
9.5. Other End User
9.5.1 Other End User Market, By Region
10. Global Containerboard Market, By Region
10.1. Overview
10.2. North America
10.2.1 North America Containerboard Market, By Material
10.2.2 North America Containerboard Market, By Type
10.2.2.1. North America Linerboard Market, By Type
10.2.3 North America Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.2.4 North America Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.2.5 North America Containerboard Market, By Country
10.2.5.1. U.S.
10.2.5.1.1. U.S. Containerboard Market, By Material
10.2.5.1.2. U.S. Containerboard Market, By Type
10.2.5.1.2.1. U.S. Linerboard Market, By Type
10.2.5.1.3. U.S. Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.2.5.1.4. U.S. Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.2.5.2. Canada
10.2.5.2.1. Canada Containerboard Market, By Material
10.2.5.2.2. Canada Containerboard Market, By Type
10.2.5.2.2.1. Canada Linerboard Market, By Type
10.2.5.2.3. Canada Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.2.5.2.4. Canada Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.2.5.3. Mexico
10.2.5.3.1. Mexico Containerboard Market, By Material
10.2.5.3.2. Mexico Containerboard Market, By Type
10.2.5.3.2.1. Mexico Linerboard Market, By Type
10.2.5.3.3. Mexico Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.2.5.3.4. Mexico Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3. Europe
10.3.1 Europe Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.2 Europe Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.2.1. Europe Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.3 Europe Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.4 Europe Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5 Europe Containerboard Market, By Country
10.3.5.1. Germany
10.3.5.1.1. Germany Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.1.2. Germany Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.1.2.1. Germany Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.1.3. Germany Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.1.4. Germany Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.2. France
10.3.5.2.1. France Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.2.2. France Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.2.2.1. France Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.2.3. France Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.2.4. France Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.3. Italy
10.3.5.3.1. Italy Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.3.2. Italy Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.3.2.1. Italy Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.3.3. Italy Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.3.4. Italy Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.4. Spain
10.3.5.4.1. Spain Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.4.2. Spain Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.4.2.1. Spain Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.4.3. Spain Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.4.4. Spain Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.5. Uk
10.3.5.5.1. Uk Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.5.2. Uk Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.5.2.1. Uk Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.5.3. Uk Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.5.4. Uk Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.6. Russia
10.3.5.6.1. Russia Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.6.2. Russia Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.6.2.1. Russia Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.6.3. Russia Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.6.4. Russia Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.7. Sweden
10.3.5.7.1. Sweden Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.7.2. Sweden Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.7.2.1. Sweden Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.7.3. Sweden Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.7.4. Sweden Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.8. Norway
10.3.5.8.1. Norway Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.8.2. Norway Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.8.2.1. Norway Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.8.3. Norway Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.8.4. Norway Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.9. Denmark
10.3.5.9.1. Denmark Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.9.2. Denmark Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.9.2.1. Denmark Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.9.3. Denmark Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.9.4. Denmark Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.10. Netherlands
10.3.5.10.1. Netherlands Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.10.2. Netherlands Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.10.2.1. Netherlands Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.10.3. Netherlands Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.10.4. Netherlands Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.11. Finland
10.3.5.11.1. Finland Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.11.2. Finland Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.11.2.1. Finland Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.11.3. Finland Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.11.4. Finland Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.3.5.12. Rest Of Europe
10.3.5.12.1. Rest Of Europe Containerboard Market, By Material
10.3.5.12.2. Rest Of Europe Containerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.12.2.1. Rest Of Europe Linerboard Market, By Type
10.3.5.12.3. Rest Of Europe Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.3.5.12.4. Rest Of Europe Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4. Asia-pacific
10.4.1 Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.2 Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.2.1. Asia-pacific Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.3 Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.4 Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5 Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By Country
10.4.5.1. China
10.4.5.1.1. China Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.1.2. China Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.1.2.1. China Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.1.3. China Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.1.4. China Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.2. Japan
10.4.5.2.1. Japan Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.2.2. Japan Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.2.2.1. Japan Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.2.3. Japan Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.2.4. Japan Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.3. India
10.4.5.3.1. India Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.3.2. India Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.3.2.1. India Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.3.3. India Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.3.4. India Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.4. Australia
10.4.5.4.1. Australia Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.4.2. Australia Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.4.2.1. Australia Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.4.3. Australia Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.4.4. Australia Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.5. South Korea
10.4.5.5.1. South Korea Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.5.2. South Korea Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.5.2.1. South Korea Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.5.3. South Korea Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.5.4. South Korea Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.6. Taiwan
10.4.5.6.1. Taiwan Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.6.2. Taiwan Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.6.2.1. Taiwan Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.6.3. Taiwan Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.6.4. Taiwan Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.7. Singapore
10.4.5.7.1. Singapore Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.7.2. Singapore Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.7.2.1. Singapore Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.7.3. Singapore Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.7.4. Singapore Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.8. Indonesia
10.4.5.8.1. Indonesia Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.8.2. Indonesia Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.8.2.1. Indonesia Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.8.3. Indonesia Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.8.4. Indonesia Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.9. Thailand
10.4.5.9.1. Thailand Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.9.2. Thailand Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.9.2.1. Thailand Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.9.3. Thailand Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.9.4. Thailand Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.4.5.10. Rest Of Asia-pacific
10.4.5.10.1. Rest Of Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By Material
10.4.5.10.2. Rest Of Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.10.2.1. Rest Of Asia-pacific Linerboard Market, By Type
10.4.5.10.3. Rest Of Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.4.5.10.4. Rest Of Asia-pacific Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.5. Rest Of World
10.5.1 Rest Of World Containerboard Market, By Material
10.5.2 Rest Of World Containerboard Market, By Type
10.5.2.1. Rest Of World Linerboard Market, By Type
10.5.3 Rest Of World Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.5.4 Rest Of World Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.5.5 Rest Of World Containerboard Market, By Country
10.5.5.1. Latin America
10.5.5.1.1. Latin America Containerboard Market, By Material
10.5.5.1.2. Latin America Containerboard Market, By Type
10.5.5.1.2.1. Latin America Linerboard Market, By Type
10.5.5.1.3. Latin America Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.5.5.1.4. Latin America Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.5.5.2. Middle East
10.5.5.2.1. Middle East Containerboard Market, By Material
10.5.5.2.2. Middle East Containerboard Market, By Type
10.5.5.2.2.1. Middle East Linerboard Market, By Type
10.5.5.2.3. Middle East Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.5.5.2.4. Middle East Containerboard Market, By End-user
10.5.5.3. Africa
10.5.5.3.1. Africa Containerboard Market, By Material
10.5.5.3.2. Africa Containerboard Market, By Type
10.5.5.3.2.1. Africa Linerboard Market, By Type
10.5.5.3.3. Africa Containerboard Market, By Wall Type
10.5.5.3.4. Africa Containerboard Market, By End-user
11. Company Profiles
11.1. Packaging Corporation Of America
11.1.1 Company Overview
11.1.2 Company Snapshot
11.1.3 Operating Business Segments
11.1.4 Product Portfolio
11.1.5 Business Performance
11.1.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.1.7 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.1.8 Primary Market Competitors
11.2. Ds Smith Plc
11.2.1 Company Overview
11.2.2 Company Snapshot
11.2.3 Product Portfolio
11.2.4 Business Performance
11.2.5 Sales By Geographic Segment
11.2.6 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.2.7 Primary Market Competitors
11.3. Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd.
11.3.1 Company Overview
11.3.2 Company Snapshot
11.3.3 Operating Business Segments
11.3.4 Product Portfolio
11.3.5 Business Performance
11.3.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.3.7 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.3.8 Primary Market Competitors
11.4. International Paper
11.4.1 Company Overview
11.4.2 Company Snapshot
11.4.3 Operating Business Segments
11.4.4 Product Portfolio
11.4.5 Business Performance
11.4.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.4.7 Sales By Geographic Segment
11.4.8 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.4.9 Primary Market Competitors
11.5. Westrock Company
11.5.1 Company Overview
11.5.2 Company Snapshot
11.5.3 Operating Business Segments
11.5.4 Product Portfolio
11.5.5 Business Performance
11.5.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.5.7 Sales By Geographic Segment
11.5.8 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.5.9 Primary Market Competitors
11.6. Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
11.6.1 Company Overview
11.6.2 Company Snapshot
11.6.3 Operating Business Segments
11.6.4 Product Portfolio
11.6.5 Business Performance
11.6.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.6.7 Sales By Geographic Segment
11.6.8 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.6.9 Primary Market Competitors
11.7. Graphic Packaging International
11.7.1 Company Overview
11.7.2 Company Snapshot
11.7.3 Operating Business Segments
11.7.4 Product Portfolio
11.7.5 Business Performance
11.7.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.7.7 Sales By Geographic Segment
11.7.8 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.7.9 Primary Market Competitors
11.8. Rengo Co., Ltd
11.8.1 Company Overview
11.8.2 Company Snapshot
11.8.3 Operating Business Segments
11.8.4 Product Portfolio
11.8.5 Business Performance
11.8.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.8.7 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.8.8 Primary Market Competitors
11.9. Stora Enso Oyj
11.9.1 Company Overview
11.9.2 Company Snapshot
11.9.3 Operating Business Segments
11.9.4 Product Portfolio
11.9.5 Business Performance
11.9.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.9.7 Sales By Geographic Segment
11.9.8 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.9.9 Primary Market Competitors
11.10. Greif, Inc.
11.10.1 Company Overview
11.10.2 Company Snapshot
11.10.3 Operating Business Segments
11.10.4 Product Portfolio
11.10.5 Business Performance
11.10.6 Sales By Business Segment
11.10.7 Sales By Geographic Segment
11.10.8 Key Strategic Moves & Developments
11.10.9 Primary Market Competitors

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