World Containerboard Outlook
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EMGE’s “World Containerboard Market Outlook 2030” report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global containerboard industry, offering insights into its current landscape and future projections over the next five years. With sustainability taking center stage in packaging, the report covers pivotal market forces, such as the surging demand for regenerative materials and the expansion of e-commerce, which are shaping production and consumption trends.
What can you expect from this Containerboard Market Outlook report?

Covering a detailed 5-year outlook through to 2030 including:
- Market Overview: Including detailed insights into demand, trade activities, production output, mill capacity and operating rates for the Containerboard market sector.
- Regional Insights: Showcasing regional trends and growth opportunities in areas including North America, Eastern and Western Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa,.
- Historical Details: Data by country for 2024, including demand, trade, output, capacity and operating rates. Historical charts spanning 25 years showing containerboard industry trends.
- Manufacturer Rankings: Details of top producers, ranked by their production capacity.
- Global Directory: Listings of the latest machines and mills across the globe.
- Industry Trends: Analysis of demand factors, challenges, and emerging opportunities within the industry, including shifts towards sustainable packaging, technological breakthroughs, and the influence of regulatory changes.
- Market Segments: Clear segmentation of the containerboard market by product type and geography, allowing stakeholders to identify specific opportunities and areas for investment.
- Industry Data & Insights: Including a wealth of industry-related data
Containerboard Market Forecast (2025 to 2030)
Over the next 5 years, market forecasts predict significant growth, driven by changing consumer
preferences and an increased focus on environmental issues. The global rise in ecommerce continues to drive growth in this area, with government regulation and companies pushing ahead with sustainability, further supporting the growth in the containerboard market.
This report provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the global containerboard industry, highlighting current trends, challenges and growth prospects. The report will inform stakeholders and help them make informed decisions based on comprehensive market intelligence on the containerboard marketplace. A separate report is available for the cartonboard market sector.
The report is a crucial resource for any team navigating the complexities of the containerboard marketplace and essential for helping develop strategies in this market area.
Report Availability
This report will be available Spring 2025. To receive an alert when we publish this report please sign up to our newsletter here .
About EMGE Paper Consultants
With a team of experts who have worked in this industry collectively for over 150 years, EMGE can be trusted to provide the best market intelligence in cartonboard, containerboard, and the paper and pulp markets. They have earned an enviable reputation for providing accurate historical and forecast statistical data, backed up by thoroughly researched market trend analysis.
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