Paper is one of the most environmentally friendly materials, biodegradable, easy to recycle, and can be applied to renewable energy sources. Corrugated paper is a common material used in paper packaging boxes. Packaging containers made from corrugated paper are lighter in weight than packaging containers made from other materials and have a certain degree of hardness and are easy to cut to size, which protects the packaged product from damage. According to CRI’s analysis, corrugated paper packaging is mainly used in food, beverage, personal care, healthcare, e-commerce, logistics and transportation, and industrial applications.

With the rapid development of several industries in Southeast Asia, the demand for corrugated packaging is rising. According to CRI’s analysis, the e-commerce sector, for example, has seen a gradual increase in e-commerce penetration in various countries, with e-commerce GMV reaching US$131 billion in 2022 and the number of online shoppers exceeding 220 million. Corrugated paper packaging is a major tool for e-commerce delivery, and the boom in e-commerce in Southeast Asia has contributed to the flourishing of its corrugated box industry.

Southeast Asia’s corrugated paper packaging industry varies in its degree of development from country to country. According to CRI’s analysis, Vietnam’s corrugated packaging market has developed relatively quickly in recent years. Lower production costs have attracted global corrugated packaging manufacturers to build production bases in Vietnam. For example, Japan’s OJI PAPER CO., LTD invested 5 billion yen to build its seventh carton factory in Vietnam in 2021. Vina Kraft Paper also announced in 2021 that it will build a new corrugated raw paper plant in Hanoi, which is expected to have an annual production capacity of 370,000 tons when it goes into operation, providing raw materials for Vietnam’s soaring domestic demand for corrugated paper packaging consumption.

Southeast Asia in this report includes 10 countries: Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos and Cambodia. With a total population of nearly 700 million by the end of 2022, Southeast Asia has an overall economic growth rate higher than the global average and is one of the key drivers of future global economic growth.

According to CRI’s analysis, the economic levels of the 10 Southeast Asian countries vary greatly, with Singapore being the only developed country with a per capita GDP of about US$79,000 in 2022. While Myanmar and Cambodia will have a GDP per capita of less than US$2,000 in 2022. The population and minimum wage levels of each country also vary greatly. Brunei, which has the smallest population, will have a total population of less than 500,000 people in 2022, while Indonesia, which has the largest population, will have a population of about 280 million people in 2022.
CRI expects the Southeast Asian corrugated paper packaging industry to continue to grow from 2023-2032.

Topics covered:

Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry Status and Major Sources in 2018-2022
What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry?
Which Companies are the Major Players in Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry Market and What are their Competitive Benchmarks?
Key Drivers and Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry
What are the Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities for Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry during 2023-2032?
What is the Expected Revenue of Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry during 2023-2032?
What are the Strategies Adopted by the Key Players in the Market to Increase Their Market Share in the Industry?
What are the Competitive Advantages of the Major Players in Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry Market?
Which Segment of Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry is Expected to Dominate the Market in 2032?
What are the Major Adverse Factors Facing Southeast Asia Corrugated Paper Packaging Industry?