The Paperboard Packaging Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The size of the paperboard packaging market has seen a significant increase in recent years. The market was valued at $213.03 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $223.77 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.
The Paperboard Packaging Global Market Report 2025 projects that by 2029, the market size will have grown to $302.5 billion, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Paperboard Packaging Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the paperboard packaging market are:
• Surge in demand for convenient packaging
• Increasing product protection needs
• Rising health and safety concerns in packaging
• Growing focus on customization and branding in packaging
• The cost-efficiency of paperboard packaging.
The paperboard packaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Corrugated Box, Boxboard, Flexible Paper
2) By Grade: Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS), Coated unbleached kraft paperboard (CUK), White Lined Chipboard (WLC), Glassine & Greaseproof Paper, Label Paper, Other Grades
3) By Raw Material: Fresh source, Recycled waste paper
4) By End-User Industry: Food, Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care, Household Care, Electrical Products, Other End-User Industries
The key trends in the paperboard packaging market are:
• Eco-friendly packaging is gaining considerable momentum as an emerging trend.
• There is a significant trend of brands committing to sustainability.
• Innovations in design and printing technology are becoming major trends.
• Customization and versatility in paperboard packaging are increasingly important.
Major companies in the paperboard packaging market are:
• WestRock Company
• The International Paper Company
• Smurfit Kappa Group plc
• Georgia Pacific LLC
• Amcor Ltd.
• Oji Holdings Corporation
• Stora Enso Oyj
• DS Smith plc
• Mondi plc
• Graphic Packaging International LLC
• Packaging Corporation of America
• Sappi Limited
• Sonoco Products Company
• Rengo Co Ltd.
• Evergreen Packaging Inc.
• Huhtamaki Oyj
• BillerudKorsnas AB
• Cascades Inc.
• Metsa Board Corporation
• Clearwater Paper Corporation
• Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the paperboard packaging market in 2024