Food Contact Paper Market Growth Analysis - Market Size, Share, Forecast Trends and Outlook Report (2025-2034)

The global food contact paper market size reached around USD 87.59 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.90% between 2025 and 2034 to reach nearly USD 141.32 Billion by 2034.

Key Trends in the Market

Food contact paper refers to a type of food packaging material which comes into contact of food, to facilitate transportation, prevent contamination, and increase the shelf life of packaged food items. This type of food packaging paper exhibits barrier properties, heat retention, and moisture emissivity, leading to greater food safety. Food contact paper can be used to package fresh produce, bakery products, liquid foods and drinks, and takeaway foods, among others.

• Rising demand for bakery products, fresh fruits and vegetables, ready-to-eat meals, liquid food and beverages, and essential groceries, is bolstering the food contact paper market growth. In addition, increasing disposable income, rapid urban development, and advancements in food packaging infrastructure are aiding the market.
• The increasing incorporation of food contact paper as an alternate to various multi-layered packaging materials, is accelerating the growth of the market. Food contact paper is lightweight, strong, customisable, and flexible which is heightening its usage in the food packaging sector.
• Rising investments in retail advertising are expected to be among the crucial food contact paper market trends as the food contact paper can be customised with promotional messages. Increasing applications of food contact paper in retail display, to encourage impulse buying and point-of-sale advertising, is likely to continue aiding the market for food contact paper.

Global Food Contact Paper Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is segmented into kraft paper, greaseproof paper, glassine paper, and parchment paper, among others. On the basis of application, the market is classified into fresh produce, dry groceries, bakery products, liquid food and drinks, and takeaway and vending foods, among others. The regional markets for food contact paper are divided into North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global food contact paper market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

• WestRock Company
• International Paper Company
• Amcor PLC
• Fedrigoni S.p.A
• Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP)
• Seaman Paper Co.
• Oji Holdings Corporation
• Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
• Stora Enso OYJ
• UPM-Kymmene Corporation
• Mondi Plc
• Others

Global Food Contact Paper Market Share by Type

The kraft paper segment, based on type, accounts for a sizeable share of the food contact paper market as it is lightweight and environment-friendly which makes it ideal for sustainable packaging. It can be recycled multiple times and reduces carbon footprint significantly. In addition, the production and recycling process of kraft paper is extremely efficient owing to its increasing applications in the packaging processes of various sectors. Moreover, kraft paper is durable, cheap, and can be custom printed, which are further strengthening the dynamics of the market for food contact paper. Over the forecast period, kraft paper is anticipated to witness a heightened demand in the food packaging sector to store and transport flour, sugar, dried fruits, and bread, among others.

Global Food Contact Paper Market Share by Application

Based on application, the fresh produce segment accounts for a significant share of the market for food contact paper cue to heightened demand for packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. Growing health consciousness among people worldwide is increasing the demand for fresh produce and food contact paper offers excellent resistance to humidity along with high strength. Over the forecast period, the rapid emergence of grocery delivery platforms is expected to fuel the demand for food contact papers for quick and safe delivery of fresh produce. Meanwhile, takeaway and vending food applications of food contact paper are also expected to witness growth in the coming years with the rising prevalence of home delivery of cooked food items.

Competitive Landscape

WestRock Company

WestRock Company is a leading manufacturing company of folding paperboard boxes which provides high-quality paper and packaging solutions. The product portfolio of this company includes containerboards, folding cartons, bleached paperboard, retail displays, and pulp products, among others. It was founded in 2015 and is currently headquartered in Georgia, United States.

International Paper Company

International Paper Company is one of the largest pulp and paper companies around the world, providing a variety of paper products catering to the demands of numerous businesses and agencies. The product portfolio of this company includes stationary, fine writing and printing papers, specialty newsprint, packaging products, and paper boxes and bags, among others. It was established in 1898 and is currently based out of Tennessee in the United States.

Amcor PLC

Amcor PLC is renowned product packaging company which produces flexible packaging solutions, rigid containers, and specialty cartons, among various other packaging products, catering to the demands of various sectors including pharmaceuticals, and home and personal care. The company was founded in 1896 and is currently headquartered in Victoria, Australia.

Other market players include Fedrigoni S.p.A, Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), Seaman Paper Co., Oji Holdings Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, Stora Enso OYJ, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, and Mondi Plc, among others.