Market Assessment For Envelopes, Postal Packaging And Customised E-commerce Packaging

Industry Overview

The envelopes and postal packaging market across the UK, EU, and North America is projected to decline mainly due to the continuous shift from traditional mail toward digital communication, reducing demand for letter envelopes and related postal formats. The rapid adoption of e-billing, e-statements, digital marketing, and online documentation has structurally eroded core postal volumes.

North America’s customised and e-commerce packaging sector continues to expand, supported by steady growth in online retail and higher per-order packaging spending. The momentum was reinforced in Q2 2025 when the U.S. Census Bureau reported that retail e-commerce sales reached an estimated USD 304.2 billion, representing an increase of 1.4% compared to Q1 2025. During the same period, total retail sales across all channels increased 0.4% to USD 1,865.4 billion, indicating a continued structural shift toward digital commerce even as traditional retail remains stable. This transition is translating into consistent demand for packaging converters, digital print providers, and flexible on-demand packaging manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada.

Competitive Environment

The competitive environment of the envelopes, postal packaging, and customised e-commerce packaging market is intensifying as global packaging converters, regional specialists, and agile digital-print startups compete on innovation, speed, and sustainability. Large players leverage scale, automated converting lines, and extensive distribution networks to offer cost-efficient, high-volume production, while mid-sized firms differentiate through fast lead times, customization, and value-added features such as tamper-evidence, branded designs, and eco-friendly materials. Moreover, sustainability commitments from brands and regulators are accelerating the shift toward recyclable, paper-based, and compostable solutions, prompting companies to invest in material innovation, circular packaging models, and strategic partnerships across fulfilment and logistics ecosystems. 

Some of the major players operating in the industry is

• Mondi

• DS Smith

• Stora Enso

• Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG

• Dinkhauser Kartonagen GmbH

• Pregis LLC

• Abriso Jiffy

• Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH

• Intertape Polymer Group (IPG)

• SupremeX

• ProAmpac

• Georgia-Pacific LLC

• Smurfit Westrock

• Crown Packaging Corp.

• EcoEnclose