Global Packaging Paper Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global packaging paper market size was estimated at USD 192,629.0 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 354,529.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.4% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$192,629.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$354,529.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
10.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global packaging paper market highlights

  • The global packaging paper market generated a revenue of USD 192,629.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 354,529.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 10.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, kraft liners accounted for a revenue of USD 103,093.5 million in 2024.
  • Kraft Liners is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 192,629.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 354,529.2 million
Growth rate10.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentKraft liners
Fastest growing segmentKraft Liners
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationKraft Liners, Testliners, Fluting Papers, Other Products

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 25.3% of the global packaging paper market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 18,999.1 million by 2030.

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Packaging Paper Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
BillerudKorsnäs View profile 5001-10000 Solna, Stockholms Lan, Sweden, Europe https://www.billerudkorsnas.com/
Westrock Company View profile 51-100 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, North America https://www.westrockusa.com/en/#
Stora Enso Oyj ADR View profile 20000 P.O. Box 309, Helsinki, Finland, FI-00101 https://www.storaenso.com
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC View profile 47000 Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland, D04 N2R2 https://www.smurfitkappa.com
Oji Holdings Corp View profile 37845 7-5, Ginza 4-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 104-0061 http://www.ojiholdings.co.jp
DS Smith PLC View profile 29672 1 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DL https://www.dssmith.com
International Paper Co View profile 39000 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, United States, 38197 https://www.internationalpaper.com
Georgia-Pacific View profile 10001+ Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North America http://www.gp.com/aboutus/companyoverview/index.html
Nippon Paper Industries Co Ltd View profile 15959 4-6, Kanda-Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 101-0062 http://www.nipponpapergroup.com
Mondi PLC View profile 21773 The Heights, Brooklands, Ground Floor, Building 5, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 0NY https://www.mondigroup.com

Global packaging paper market outlook

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Kraft liners was the largest segment with a revenue share of 53.52% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global packaging paper market based on kraft liners, testliners, fluting papers, other products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Packaging Paper Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Kraft Liners
      • Brown Liner Paper
      • White Liner (Coated and Uncoated) Paper
      • Colored Liner Paper
      • Pre-Painted Paper
    • Testliners
      • Brown testliner
      • White-top testliner
      • Mottled testliner
    • Fluting Papers
      • Semi-Chemical Fluting Paper
      • Recycled Fluting Paper
      • Light-Weight Recycled Medium
    • Other Products

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