Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Grade, Type, Application (Food, Beverage, Healthcare, Personal & Homecare, And Others), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Grade, Type, Application (Food, Beverage, Healthcare, Personal & Homecare, And Others), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2024–2032



The global paper and paperboard packaging market size is expected to reach USD 337.41 billion by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report By Grade, Type, Application (Food, Beverage, Healthcare, Personal & Homecare, and Others), and Region; Market Forecast, 2024–2032” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The paper & paperboard packaging market growth is mainly attributed to the growing efforts and measures taken by organizations and governments to control waste generation and magnify the circular economy. The drastic shift in climate patterns, driven by a significant uptick in greenhouse gas emissions from global industrialization and urbanization activities, is propelling the requirement for sustainable packaging solutions. Additionally, the ongoing change in consumer interest in sustainable products is anticipated to drive companies to opt for paper and paperboard packaging, which is expected to boost market growth during the forecast period.

Furthermore, the food, beverages, healthcare, personal care, and homecare industries are majorly opting for paper packaging solutions to offer safe services to the end users. The increasing emphasis on reducing plastic utility in the marketplace would offer new opportunities for the paper and paperboard packaging market in the coming years. In May 2024, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages introduced a new recyclable paperboard carrier featuring multipack drinks at the distribution meet in the Juniata Park facility.

Technological advancements in packaging materials and printing technology have significantly improved the quality and versatility of paper-based packaging. Innovations such as improved coatings, barrier properties, and digital printing techniques allow for more durable, moisture-resistant, and visually appealing packaging solutions. These improvements not only boost the functionality of paperboard packaging for various applications but also help meet the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance packaging options.

Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Report Highlights
  • Based on grade, the white lined chipboard (WLC) segment dominated the market in 2023, primarily due to its use of recycled fibers or waste paper in production.
  • By application, the beverage segment accounted for the largest market share in 2023, owing to the increasing consumption of healthy beverages through e-commerce channels.
  • In 2023, North America dominated the paper and paperboard packaging market, owing to rising awareness about the potential disadvantages of plastic packaging and the higher demand for packaged foods.
  • Asia Pacific is projected to register the highest growth rate during 2024–2032, attributable to the rising consumer preferences toward sustainable products.
  • Amcor; Cascades; Clearwater Paper Corporation; Colbert Packaging; DS Smith; Georgia-Pacific; ITC; Metsa Group; and Mondi Group are among the key market players.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the paper and paperboard packaging market report on the basis of grade, type, application, and region:

By Grade Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
  • Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
  • Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard (CUK)
  • Folding Boxboard (FBB)
  • White Lined Chipboard (WLC)
  • Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
  • Label Paper
  • Others
By Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
  • Corrugated Box
  • Boxboard
  • Flexible Paper
By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019–2032)
  • Food
  • Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Personal & Homecare
  • Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2019 – 2032)
  • North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Netherlands
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
  • Latin America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Israel
  • South Africa


1. Introduction
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.1.2. Market Scope
1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Highlights
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
3.2.1. Primary Sources
3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Insights
4.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Market Snapshot
4.2. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Dynamics
4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
4.2.1.1. Increasing Investments in Development of Sustainable Packaging Solutions
4.2.1.2. Growing Consumption of Packaged Goods
4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
4.2.2.1. Plastic Bags are Cheaper than Paper Bags
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
5.3. Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
5.3.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS), by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
5.4. Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard (CUK)
5.4.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Coated Unbleached Kraft Paperboard (CUK), by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
5.5. Folding Boxboard (FBB)
5.5.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Folding Boxboard (FBB), by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
5.6. White Lined Chipboard (WLC)
5.6.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by White Lined Chipboard (WLC), by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
5.7. Glassine & Greaseproof Paper
5.7.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Glassine & Greaseproof Paper, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
5.8. Label Paper
5.8.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Label Paper, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
5.9. Others
5.9.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Others, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
6. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type
6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
6.3. Corrugated Box
6.3.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by CORRUGATED BOX, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
6.4. Boxboard
6.4.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Boxboard, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
6.5. Flexible Paper
6.5.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Flexible Paper, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
7. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application
7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
7.3. Food
7.3.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Food, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
7.4. Beverages
7.4.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Beverages, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
7.5. Healthcare
7.5.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Healthcare, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
7.6. Personal & Homecare
7.6.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Personal & Homecare, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
7.7. Others
7.7.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Others, by Region, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Geography
8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Assessment, By Geography, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– North America
8.3.1. North America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.2. North America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.3. North America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.4. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– U.S.
8.3.4.1. U.S.: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.4.2. U.S.: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.4.3. U.S.: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Canada
8.3.5.1. Canada: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.5.2. Canada: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.3.5.3. Canada: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Europe
8.4.1. Europe: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.2. Europe: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.3. Europe: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.4. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– UK
8.4.4.1. UK: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.4.2. UK: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.4.3. UK: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– France
8.4.5.1. France: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.5.2. France: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.5.3. France: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.6. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Germany
8.4.6.1. Germany: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.6.2. Germany: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.6.3. Germany: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.7. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Italy
8.4.7.1. Italy: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.7.2. Italy: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.7.3. Italy: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.8. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Spain
8.4.8.1. Spain: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.8.2. Spain: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.8.3. Spain: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.9. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Netherlands
8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.10. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Russia
8.4.10.1. Russia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.10.2. Russia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.10.3. Russia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.11. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Rest of Europe
8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Asia Pacific
8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.4. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– China
8.5.4.1. China: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.4.2. China: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.4.3. China: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– India
8.5.5.1. India: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.5.2. India: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.5.3. India: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.6. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Malaysia
8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.7. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Japan
8.5.7.1. Japan: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.7.2. Japan: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.7.3. Japan: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.8. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Indonesia
8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.9. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– South Korea
8.5.9.1. South Korea: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.9.2. South Korea: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.9.3. South Korea: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.10. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Australia
8.5.10.1. Australia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.10.2. Australia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.10.3. Australia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.11. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Middle East & Africa
8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.4. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Saudi Arabia
8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– UAE
8.6.5.1. UAE: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.5.2. UAE: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.5.3. UAE: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.6. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Israel
8.6.6.1. Israel: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.6.2. Israel: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.6.3. Israel: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.7. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– South Africa
8.6.7.1. South Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.7.2. South Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.7.3. South Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.8. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Rest of Middle East & Africa
8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Latin America
8.7.1. Latin America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.2. Latin America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.3. Latin America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.4. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Mexico
8.7.4.1. Mexico: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.4.2. Mexico: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.4.3. Mexico: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.5. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Brazil
8.7.5.1. Brazil: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.5.2. Brazil: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.5.3. Brazil: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.6. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Argentina
8.7.6.1. Argentina: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.6.2. Argentina: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.6.3. Argentina: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.7. Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market– Rest of Latin America
8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Grade, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Type, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market, by Application, 2019–2032(USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
9.1.1. Expansion
9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
10.1. Amcor Ltd.
10.1.1. Company Overview
10.1.2. Financial Performance
10.1.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Cascades Inc.
10.2.1. Company Overview
10.2.2. Financial Performance
10.2.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Clearwater Paper Corporation
10.3.1. Company Overview
10.3.2. Financial Performance
10.3.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Colbert Packaging
10.4.1. Company Overview
10.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. DS SMITH PLC.
10.5.1. Company Overview
10.5.2. Financial Performance
10.5.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Georgia-Pacific LLC
10.6.1. Company Overview
10.6.2. Financial Performance
10.6.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. ITC Ltd.
10.7.1. Company Overview
10.7.2. Financial Performance
10.7.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Metsa Group
10.8.1. Company Overview
10.8.2. Financial Performance
10.8.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Mondi Group
10.9.1. Company Overview
10.9.2. Financial Performance
10.9.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd.
10.10.1. Company Overview
10.10.2. Financial Performance
10.10.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Packaging Corporation of America
10.11.1. Company Overview
10.11.2. Financial Performance
10.11.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. RockTenn Company
10.12.1. Company Overview
10.12.2. Financial Performance
10.12.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. Sonoco Products Company
10.13.1. Company Overview
10.13.2. Financial Performance
10.13.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. Spartan Paperboard Company
10.14.1. Company Overview
10.14.2. Financial Performance
10.14.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. Stora Enso
10.15.1. Company Overview
10.15.2. Financial Performance
10.15.3. Grade Benchmarking
10.15.4. Recent Development

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