Containerboard Market Report

Containerboard Market Insights

Containerboard Market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. Major factors such as increasing demand for lightweight packaging material, friendly government norms about recycled paper usage, and increasing usage of agricultural chemicals for protecting crops from insects and worms, are expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period. 

Market Share Analysis

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Containerboard Market Share: By Product Type

Based on the product type, the market is segmented as linerboard, corrugating medium, and white tops. The linerboard is further divided into kraft liners and test liners. Kraft liners are estimated to hold the major part of the share in the market owing to their high tensile strength and wide application in paper sacks production during the forecast period.

On the other hand, test liners are estimated to witness significant growth owing to their range of applications in consumer durables packing which includes processed food, meat products, and home & personal care, and in lowering the emission level of carbon, which is fueling the segment’s growth over the forecast period.

Containerboard Market Share: By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as fast-moving consumer goods, industrial, flowers, agriculture, and fruits. The fast-moving consumer goods is further segmented as processed foods, home & personal care, meat, pharmaceuticals, fats & oils, dairy & alternatives, and alcohol & drinks. Processed food application is estimated to hold the largest share of the market owing to its wide utilization in shielding consumables from contamination and tempering, boosting the segment’s growth during the forecast period. These products need food stability so as to maintain their taste and texture.

On the other hand, pharmaceutical is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period. These products find use in maintaining sterilized environment, fragile product protection and stacking efficiency, and also protect drugs from radiations which may cause any change in chemical formulations coupled with loss of therapeutic values, accelerating the market growth during the forecast period.

Containerboard Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the leading region in the market with South Korea, Japan, China, Australia, and India being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities during the forecast period. Further, for preventing food deterioration these establish an antimicrobial environment and protect meat products from direct influence of exterior environment as growing consumption of meat in the region can cause food spoilage.

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In addition, Europe is projected to account for a significant share of the market owing to growing personal care & cosmetic market in the region during the forecast period. France and Germany are projected as the growth engines of the region owing to increasing exports because of growing cosmetic manufacturing during the forecast period.

Further, the Brazilian containerboard industry is estimated to register strong growth on account of increasing flower commercialization during the forecast period. Also, increasing small supplementary agribusiness supported by growth and development of retail flower distribution channels is expected to fuel the product demand for effective packaging, boosting the market growth over the forecast period.

Some of the key players in the containerboard market are-

• Cascade Inc.
• Cheng Loong Corporation
• Georgia Pacific LLC
• International Paper
• Klabin
• Mondi plc
• Packaging Corporation of America
• Stora Enso
• Svenska Cellulosa AB
• The Smurfit Kappa Group plc.

Market Scope & Segmentation

Containerboard is basically a kind of paperboard which is especially made for the production of corrugated board, including both types of paper i.e. linerboard and corrugating medium used for making corrugated board.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The containerboard market is segmented into the following categories. 

Containerboard Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Product Type:

• Linerboard
  •  (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Product Type Analysis: Kraft Liners and Test Liners)
• Corrugating Medium
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Product Type Analysis: Recycled and Semi Chemical Medium)
• White Tops (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Containerboard Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Application Type:

• Fast-moving Consumer Goods
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Processed Foods, Home & Personal Care, Meat, Pharmaceuticals, Fats & Oils, Dairy & Alternatives, and Alcohol & Drinks)
• Industrial
  • (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
  • (Application Type Analysis: Books & Magazines, Construction, Plastics, Textiles, Chemical, Glass, Lubricant, and Others)
• Flowers (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Agriculture (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Fruits (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Containerboard Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

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• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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