Global Chipboard Packaging Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Chipboard Packaging Market, By Category (Brown, White), Product (Folding Cartons, Rigid Boxes, Inserts and Dividers, Display Packaging, Specialized Packaging and Chipboard Pads), Application (Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, Jewellery, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Household and Decorative, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Chipboard Packaging Market Analysis and Size

The chipboard packaging market serves diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, jewellery, household and decorative items, food and beverage, and more. In pharmaceuticals, chipboard boxes ensure the safe transportation of medicines. Electronics relies on chipboard packaging to protect delicate components during shipping. Jewellery packaging often utilizes chipboard materials for elegant presentation. Similarly, household items and decorative products benefit from chipboard packaging for protection and aesthetics, reflecting the market's versatility and widespread application.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global chipboard packaging market was valued at USD 12.95 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 25.80 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 9.00% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Chipboard packaging is made from compressed layers of recycled paper fibers, often used for manufacturing various packaging products such as boxes, cartons, and pads. It provides moderate strength and rigidity and is suitable for protecting and containing a wide range of goods during storage and transportation.

Chipboard Packaging Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Demand for Eco-Friendly Solutions

Consumers and businesses alike are prioritizing sustainable packaging options to reduce environmental impact. Chipboard packaging, made from recycled materials and biodegradable components, aligns with these preferences. As companies seek to enhance their sustainability profiles and meet regulatory requirements, the demand for chipboard packaging continues to rise, driving innovation and market expansion in eco-friendly packaging.

• Increasing Demand for Chipboard Packaging in the Cosmetic and Personal Care Industry

Chipboard packaging is commonly used in the packaging of cosmetics products. It is considered a perfect material for primary and secondary personal care and cosmetics packaging due to its excellent workability. This factor is anticipated to continue during the forecast period, making cosmetic and personal care packaging a primary market driver. 

Opportunities

• Expansion of E-Commerce Business in the Developing Nations

With the increasing volume of online purchases, there's a growing demand for packaging solutions that protect products during transit while being environmentally sustainable. Chipboard packaging, known for its versatility and eco-friendly properties, aligns well with these requirements. This presents a strategic opportunity for chipboard packaging manufacturers to capitalize on the growing e-commerce sector in emerging markets, driving market expansion.

Restraints/ Challenges

• Raw Material Cost Fluctuations Impact Production Cost

Raw material cost fluctuations pose a significant restraint in the chipboard packaging market. As chipboard packaging relies heavily on wood fiber-based materials, any fluctuations in the prices of these raw materials directly impact production costs and, subsequently, profitability. Fluctuations can be influenced by supply and demand dynamics changes, weather conditions affecting forestry, and global economic trends, thus hampering the market.

• Transportation Constraints due to Bulkiness and Weight

Lighter alternatives, such as plastic chipboard packaging, occupy more space and add considerable weight to shipments. This increases transportation costs and logistical challenges, especially for long-distance transportation or air freight. Moreover, the bulkiness may limit the amount of product transported in a single shipment, potentially impacting supply chain efficiency and increasing overall distribution expenses for manufacturers and retailers.

This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

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Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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Chipboard Packaging Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of category, product, and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Category

• Brown
• White

Product

• Folding Cartons
• Rigid Boxes
• Inserts and Dividers
• Display Packaging
• Specialized Packaging
• Chipboard Pads

 Application

• Food and Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals
• Electronics
• Jewellery
• Cosmetics
• Personal Care
• Household and Decorative
• Others

Chipboard Packaging Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by category, product and application referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America, Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Belgium, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Switzerland, Rest of Europe, Japan, China, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa.

North America dominates the chipboard packaging market in terms of revenue and market. This is due to increasing demand for packaged food and beverages, mainly in emerging economies in this region. Additionally, increasing urbanization, an ever-rising population, and rising personal disposable income are essential factors in this region's market growth.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Chipboard Packaging Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• RTS Packaging, LLC. (U.S.)
• All Packaging Services, LLC (U.S.)
• WestRock Company (U.S.)
• Marion Paper Box Company (Indiana)
• Multicell Packaging Inc. (U.S.)
• PakFactory (Canada)
• REID PACKAGING (U.S.)
• Canpaco Inc. (Canada)
• Imperial Printing & Paper Box Mfg. Co. (U.S.)
• DS Smith (U.K.)
• Ameripak (U.S.)
• Riverside Paper Co. Inc. (U.S.)
• Romiley Board Mill (U.K.)
• Carton Service (U.S.)
• Peek Packaging (U.S.)
• Mankato Packaging (U.S.)
• Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG (Austria)
• Graphic Packaging International, LLC (U.S.)