Global Paper Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The paper packaging industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 527,115.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is expected of the worldwide paper packaging industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$397,518.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$527,115.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global paper packaging market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Global paper packaging market highlights

  • The global paper packaging market generated a revenue of USD 397,518.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 527,115.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 4.8% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, virgin paper accounted for a revenue of USD 397,518.0 million in 2024.
  • Virgin Paper is the most lucrative grade segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 397,518.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 527,115.2 million
Growth rate4.8% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentVirgin paper
Fastest growing segmentVirgin Paper
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationVirgin Paper

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 23.2% of the global paper packaging market in 2024.

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Paper Packaging Market Scope

Paper packaging market segmentation & scope
Countries
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Turkey
Netherlands
Russia
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines
Australia
Brazil
Argentina
Saudi Arabia

Paper Packaging Market Companies

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Global paper packaging market outlook

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Virgin paper was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global paper packaging market based on virgin paper covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Paper Packaging Grade Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Virgin Paper
    • Recycled Paper
  • Global Paper Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Corrugated Boxes
    • Folding Cartons
    • Paper Bags & Sacks
    • Liquid Packaging Cartons
    • Others
  • Global Paper Packaging Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Food & Beverages
    • Personal Care & Cosmetics
    • Healthcare
    • Consumer Goods
    • E-commerce & Retail
    • Industrial Packaging

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Global paper packaging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Paper packaging market size, 2024 (US$M)

Global paper packaging market share, by grade, 2024 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Paper packaging market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global paper packaging market, by region, 2024 (US$M)

Global paper packaging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Grade 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 74,013.7 76,617.4 80,069.6 82,281.8 84,755.1 88,770.6 92,184.4 95,778.9 99,564.8 103,553.3 107,756.8 112,188.3 116,861.5 4.1%
Europe 78,721.7 81,429.9 85,034.1 87,316.0 89,869.9 94,052.7 97,590.7 101,312.6 105,229.3 109,352.0 113,692.8 118,264.7 123,081.4 4.0%
Asia Pacific 112,380.9 118,208.9 125,521.8 131,060.7 137,164.2 145,962.2 153,998.5 162,557.9 171,678.4 181,401.0 191,769.8 202,832.8 214,641.3 5.7%
Latin America 18,373.5 19,250.0 20,361.2 21,178.0 22,080.3 23,408.7 24,606.4 25,879.5 27,233.3 28,673.5 30,206.4 31,838.6 33,577.2 5.4%
MEA 22,225.5 23,202.0 24,453.6 25,344.2 26,330.6 27,816.8 29,138.1 30,539.4 32,026.3 33,604.6 35,280.7 37,061.3 38,953.8 5.0%
Overall 305,715.2 318,708.1 335,440.3 347,180.7 360,200.0 380,011.0 397,518.1 416,068.3 435,732.0 456,584.3 478,706.5 502,185.6 527,115.2 4.9%

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