Corrugated Fiberboard Market Report 2026

The corrugated fiberboard market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $160.77 billion in 2025 to $172.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of global trade and shipping activities, expansion of retail and distribution networks, increasing use of paper-based packaging, rising demand for protective packaging, improvements in corrugation technology.

The corrugated fiberboard market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $225.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable packaging regulations, expansion of e-commerce logistics, growing investments in automated packaging lines, rising demand for recyclable materials, continuous innovation in corrugated board strength. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for lightweight and high-strength packaging solutions, rising adoption of recycled corrugated materials, growing customization of corrugated packaging designs, expansion of e-commerce driven packaging demand, enhanced focus on cost-efficient bulk packaging.

The rising demand for shipping and logistics services is expected to drive growth in the corrugated fiberboard market. Shipping and logistics services involve transporting goods from origin to destination while managing warehousing, inventory, packaging, and distribution to ensure timely delivery. This demand is increasing due to the rapid growth of global e-commerce and cross-border trade, which requires efficient handling of products across complex supply chains. Corrugated fiberboard offers lightweight, durable, and cost-effective packaging, protecting items throughout extensive shipping networks. For example, in June 2025, the Department for Transport, a UK-based government entity, reported that container tonnage rose by 13% to 18.2 million tons in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Companies in the corrugated fiberboard market are focusing on technological innovations to create intelligent and sustainable production ecosystems. Holistic networking integrates all machines, processes, data, and personnel into a single interconnected system to optimize the entire production value chain. For instance, in May 2025, BHS Corrugated Maschinen-und Anlagenbau GmbH, a Germany-based corrugated machinery manufacturer, launched Corruverse, an intelligent production ecosystem that builds on Box Plant 2025 by combining digitalization, automation, and full networking across the corrugated board value chain. The system aims to improve efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability in packaging production.

In January 2025, International Paper Company, a US-based packaging and paper products firm, acquired DS Smith Plc for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows International Paper to strengthen its position as a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions by expanding its geographic presence, combining resources, and broadening its portfolio of eco-friendly products. DS Smith Plc, based in the UK, specializes in sustainable packaging solutions, including corrugated fiberboard and related products.

Major companies operating in the corrugated fiberboard market are International Paper Company, Stora Enso Oyj, Oji Holdings Corporation, Mondi Group Plc, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), Green Bay Packaging Inc., ABBE Corrugated Pvt. Ltd., Great Little Box Company Ltd., Acme Corrugated Box Company, Avon Containers Private Limited, Papier Karl GmbH & Co. KG, Canpac Trends Private Limited, Wertheimer Box Company, Philpac Corporation, Bravura Packers Private Limited, Shanthi Packaging Pvt. Ltd., TG Nuttall Packaging Ltd., Hariwansh Packaging Pvt. Ltd., Manav Packaging Pvt. Ltd., Sungrace Cartons Private Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the corrugated fiberboard market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the corrugated fiberboard market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the corrugated fiberboard market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The corrugated fiberboard market consists of sales of corrugated boxes, sheets, rolls, trays, mailers, and cartons. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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