The global paper packaging market reached a value of US$ 402.4 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 493.5 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.5% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Paper packaging refers to various rigid and flexible packaging materials, including corrugated boxes, liquid paperboard cartons, paper bags & sacks, folding boxes & cases, inserts & dividers, etc. They are manufactured by bleaching fibrous compounds obtained from wood and recycled wastepaper pulp. Paper packaging materials are usually highly versatile, customizable, lightweight, durable and recyclable. They are available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes to meet the individual requirement of the customers. Owing to this, they find extensive applications across retail, food and beverage, cosmetic and healthcare industries.

Paper Packaging Industry Drivers:
The growing retail and e-commerce industries, along with the growing demand for environment-friendly packaging products, currently represent as the key factors driving the growth of the market. With the rapid increase in the number of online shopping platforms, the requirement for secondary and tertiary paper packaging products has escalated significantly. Furthermore, increasing consciousness among consumers regarding sustainable packaging and the implementation of favourable government policies are providing a boost to the market growth. Governments of various developed and emerging nations are promoting the usage of paper-based products as an alternative to plastic for minimizing pollution and toxin levels in the environment. Additionally, the rapidly growing food and beverages industry across the globe is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Food manufacturing organizations are adopting food-grade paper packaging products to retain the nutrient content and maintain the quality of the food contents. Other factors, including various product innovations to enhance the efficiency of the product and to produce visually appealing variants are projected to drive the paper packaging market growth in the upcoming years.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global paper packaging market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, grade, packaging level and end use industry.

Breakup by Product Type:

Corrugated Boxes
Folding Boxes and Cases
Liquid Paperboard Cartons
Paper Bags and Sacks
Others

Breakup by Grade:

Solid Bleached
Coated Recycled
Uncoated Recycled
Others

Breakup by Packaging Level:

Primary Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Tertiary Packaging

Breakup by End-Use Industry:

Food
Beverages
Personal Care and Home Care
Healthcare
Others

Breakup by Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Colombia
Chile
Peru
Others
Middle East and Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Iran
United Arab Emirates
Others

Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being Amcor, DS Smith, Evergreen Group, Holmen, Hood Packaging Corporation, Huhtam?ki, International Paper Company, Kapstone LLC, Mayr-Melnhof, Mondi Group, Pratt Industries, WestRock Inc., etc. Key Questions Answered in This Report:
How has the global paper packaging market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What are the key regional markets?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global paper packaging market?
What is the breakup of the market based on the product type?
What is the breakup of the market based on the grade?
What is the breakup of the market based on the packaging level?
What is the breakup of the market based on the end-use industry?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the market?
What is the structure of the global paper packaging market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the market?