Product Code: GVR-4-68040-143-4
Containerboard Market Growth & Trends:
The global containerboard market size is anticipated to reach USD 160.04 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2030. This growth can be attributed to the rising inclination of consumers and manufacturers towards the use of sustainable and eco-friendly packaging materials on account of rising environmental awareness and regulations.
Containerboards majorly utilize renewable resources or recycled materials for production, thus, falling under the criteria of sustainability. In addition, the product is a part of the circular economy as it is easily recyclable after its original usage to make new packaging materials, thereby, minimizing waste and protecting resources. These factors are further increasing the demand for containerboards in the market.
Containerboard is also adopted for packaging used for marketing and branding since it can be printed with high-quality graphics. Furthermore, the technical advancements in the area of digital printing are also projected to create potential business possibilities for the market competitors. The market potential is also anticipated to increase over the upcoming years as a result of rising demand for high-volume liners and post-print products as well as an increase in the adoption of innovative technologies.
The market is also witnessing rising demand for lightweight and sustainable packaging materials. Containerboard is derived from renewable resources and can be recycled after use. They possess characteristics such as strong, light, and flexible. Containerboards are used in various industries such as food & beverage, consumer goods, industrial sector, agriculture, medical, and e-commerce for packaging.
The growing number of young people and the working population including women are driving the need for packaged food that could be cooked in less time. Additionally, people are opting for ready-to-eat food, which comes in packaged form. These factors are increasing the use of packaging products in the food & beverage industry, thereby leading to the increased demand for the market.
Asia Pacific region dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. The robust presence of several end-use industries such as food & beverage, consumer goods, and agriculture is contributing to the increased demand for containerboard in the region. Furthermore, rising consumer spending, rapid urbanization, industrial trade, and production in countries such as India and China are further boosting the demand for packaging materials such as containerboard.
Containerboard Market Report Highlights:
- Based on material, recycled material dominated the market with a revenue share of 68.5% in 2024. The segment is further expected to grow at a significant rate over the forecast period on account of rising environmental concerns that are influencing the use of sustainable materials for packaging
- Based on end-use, the food & beverage dominated the market in 2024. The food and beverage industry utilizes corrugated boxes produced from containerboards for storage and transportation on account of qualities including toughness, vibration & stacking resistance, and resistance to crushing. Additionally, the following properties further help in decreasing the overall cost of packing and shipping
- Europe is expected to grow over the forecast period on account of the region's commitment to sustainability and environmental health. Initiatives such as reducing the use of single-use plastic are encouraging manufacturers as well as customers to incline towards the use of containerboards. Furthermore, the growing consumer goods, e-commerce, and retail sector is further expected to propel the product demand
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Materials & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Containerboard Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Regulatory Framework
- 3.4. Market Dynamics
- 3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.4.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.4.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.5.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
Chapter 4. Containerboard Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Segment Dashboard
- 4.2. Containerboard Market: Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.3. Recycled
- 4.3.1. Containerboard market estimates and forecasts, by recycled, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.4. Virgin
- 4.4.1. Containerboard market estimates and forecasts, by virgin, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Containerboard Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Containerboard Market: End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Food & Beverage
- 5.3.1. Containerboard market estimates and forecasts, by food & beverage, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.4. Automotive
- 5.4.1. Containerboard market estimates and forecasts, by automotive, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.5. Consumer Goods
- 5.5.1. Containerboard market estimates and forecasts, by consumer goods, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.6. Industrial
- 5.6.1. Containerboard market estimates and forecasts, by industrial, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Containerboard market estimates and forecasts, by others, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Containerboard Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Containerboard Market: Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.2. North America
- 6.2.1. North America Containerboard Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. U.S.
- 6.2.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.2.2.2. U.S. Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Canada
- 6.2.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.2.3.2. Canada Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. Mexico
- 6.2.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.2.4.2. Mexico Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3. Europe
- 6.3.1. Europe Containerboard Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Germany
- 6.3.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.2.2. Germany Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. UK
- 6.3.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.3.2. UK Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. France
- 6.3.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.4.2. France Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1. Asia Pacific Containerboard Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. China
- 6.4.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.4.2.2. China Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. Japan
- 6.4.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.4.3.2. Japan Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. India
- 6.4.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.4.4.2. India Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Middle East & Africa
- 6.5.1. Middle East & Africa Containerboard Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.5.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.5.2.2. Saudi Arabia Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. South Africa
- 6.5.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.5.3.2. South Africa Containerboard market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Central & South America
- 6.6.1. Central & South America Containerboard Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Containerboard market - Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Company Heat Map
- 7.4. Position Analysis, 2024
- 7.5. Strategy Mapping
- 7.5.1. Expansion
- 7.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
- 7.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
- 7.5.4. New Application Launches
- 7.5.5. Research & Development
- 7.6. Company Profiles
- 7.6.1. International Paper
- 7.6.1.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.1.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.1.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.1.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.2. OJI FIBRE SOLUTIONS (NZ) LTD
- 7.6.2.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.2.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.2.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.2.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.3. Nine Dragons Worldwide (China) Investment Group Co., Ltd
- 7.6.3.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.3.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.3.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.3.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.4. Smurfit Westrock
- 7.6.4.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.4.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.4.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.4.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.5. Mondi
- 7.6.5.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.5.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.5.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.5.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.6. Sappi Ltd.
- 7.6.6.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.6.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.6.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.6.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.7. Cascades Inc.
- 7.6.7.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.7.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.7.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.7.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.8. Stora Enso
- 7.6.8.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.8.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.8.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.8.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.9. Georgia-Pacific
- 7.6.9.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.9.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.9.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.9.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.10. Grief
- 7.6.10.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.10.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.10.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.10.4. Recent developments
- 7.6.11. Packaging Corporation of America
- 7.6.11.1. Participant's overview
- 7.6.11.2. Financial performance
- 7.6.11.3. Application benchmarking
- 7.6.11.4. Recent developments