Report Overview
Folding Cartons Market Size:
The Folding Cartons Market is expected to grow from US$125.168 billion in 2025 to US$156.108 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 4.52%.
Folding cartons are versatile in terms of production sizes and have a lesser environmental impact than other bulkier packaging alternatives; folding carton packaging is one of the most popular eco-friendly packaging solutions. The continuous demand for dry goods, cigarettes, and frozen/chilled meals, particularly in emerging nations, is a major factor in the expansion of the folding carton packaging business. Throughout the projected period, there will be a consistent demand for folding carton market packaging from developed economies.
According to Invest India, National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, in 2022, Paper, paperboard, and newsprint exports totaled $3179.24 million in 2021–2022 compared to $ 1940.94 million the year before. This contributed about $ 1238.30 million (or a 63% rise in percentage terms) to the country's growth.
Folding Cartons Market Growth Drivers:
- Growing use in the food and beverage industry
Folding carton packaging is the product of choice in the packaged food industry. It is utilized in various dry goods, including pasta, rice, dried fruits and vegetables, nuts, dried beans and peas, powdered milk, potatoes in a box, and dried beans and peas. The industry is expanding because of shifting eating behaviors and the impact of Western culture on consumer dietary patterns. These factors make it easier to consume easily available food that doesn't require further preparation, further driving the folding cartons market growth.
Folding Cartons Market Geographical Outlook:
- The United States is the dominant market in the North American region.
Firstly, the thriving e-commerce industry necessitates efficient and sturdy packaging solutions like folding cartons to ensure safe transportation and attractive presentation of products during shipping. Major online retail platforms and well-established brick-and-mortar brands have a strong hold on sales, with Amazon capturing the largest share of the U.S. e-commerce market at 38.1% in 2022, followed by Walmart at 5.3% and eBay at 4.7%. These dominant players in the market continue to shape the landscape of online retailing.
Secondly, folding cartons offer protective features and can be customized to meet specific product requirements, ensuring the safety and integrity of the packaged goods while maintaining high-quality standards.
Furthermore, technological advancements enable enhanced printing capabilities, creative designs, and efficient production processes, allowing folding carton manufacturers to deliver visually appealing and innovative packaging solutions.
Market Segmentation:
- By Structure Type
- Full Seal End
- Reverse tuck end
- Straight tuck end
- Tuck Top Auto-Bottom
- Double Glued Sidewall
- Others
- By Wall Construction
- Single-Wall Corrugated Sheet
- Double-Wall Corrugated Packaging
- Triple-Wall Corrugated Packaging
- By End-User
- Hardware and Electrical
- Food and Beverage
- Personal Care
- Healthcare
- Household
- Others
- By Material Type
- Solid Unbleached Board
- Whitelined Chip Board
- Folding Box Board
- Solid Bleached Board
- By Order Type
- Standard
- Customized
- By Geography
- North America
- USA
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Others
- North America
Market Segmentation
By Structure Type
By Wall Construction
By End-user
By Material Type
By Order Type
By Geography
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
2.1. Market Overview
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Scope of the Study
2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
3.1. Market Drivers
3.2. Market Restraints
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.6. Policies and Regulations
3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. FOLDING CARTONS MARKET BY STRUCTURE TYPE
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Full Seal End
5.3. Reverse tuck end
5.4. Straight tuck end
5.5. Tuck Top Auto-Bottom
5.6. Double Glued Sidewall
5.7. Others
6. FOLDING CARTONS MARKET BY WALL CONSTRUCTION
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Single-Wall Corrugated Sheet
6.3. Double-Wall Corrugated Packaging
6.4. Triple-Wall Corrugated Packaging
7. FOLDING CARTONS MARKET BY END-USER
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Hardware and Electrical
7.3. Food and Beverage
7.4. Personal Care
7.5. Healthcare
7.6. Household
7.7. Others
8. FOLDING CARTONS MARKET BY MATERIAL TYPE
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Solid Unbleached Board
8.3. Whitelined Chip Board
8.4. Folding Box Board
8.5. Solid Bleached Board
9. FOLDING CARTONS MARKET BY ORDER TYPE
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Standard
9.3. Customized
10. FOLDING CARTONS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
10.1. Introduction
10.2. North America
10.2.1. USA
10.2.2. Canada
10.2.3. Mexico
10.3. South America
10.3.1. Brazil
10.3.2. Argentina
10.3.3. Others
10.4. Europe
10.4.1. Germany
10.4.2. France
10.4.3. United Kingdom
10.4.4. Spain
10.4.5. Others
10.5. Middle East and Africa
10.5.1. Saudi Arabia
10.5.2. UAE
10.5.3. Others
10.6. Asia Pacific
10.6.1. China
10.6.2. India
10.6.3. Japan
10.6.4. South Korea
10.6.5. Indonesia
10.6.6. Thailand
10.6.7. Others
11. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
11.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
11.2. Market Share Analysis
11.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
11.4. Competitive Dashboard
12. COMPANY PROFILES
12.1. Westrock Company
12.2. AR Packaging Group AB
12.3. Great Little Box Company Ltd.
12.4. DS Smith
12.5. Amcor plc
12.6. WestRock Company.
12.7. Rengo Co., Ltd.
12.8. MM Group
12.9. Great Little Box Company Ltd.
12.10. Stora Enso
13. APPENDIX
13.1. Currency
13.2. Assumptions
13.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
13.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
13.5. Research Methodology
13.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
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