The Australia paper and paperboard packaging market size reached USD 6.19 Billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 1.89% between 2026 and 2035, reaching almost USD 7.46 Billion by 2035.
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In 2018, Australia set ambitious 2025 National Packaging Targets to promote sustainable packaging management, emphasizing increasing use of recycled content, particularly in paper (60%), as per the Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment, And Water.
As per the Australian Packaging Consumption & Recycling Data, approximately half of the 6.74 million tonnes of packaging in 2020–21 comprised paper and paperboard packaging.
Australia manufactured more than 3 million tons of paper and paperboard packaging in the fiscal year 2020-21.
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Corrugated boxes contribute significantly to the Australia paper and paperboard packaging market growth, attributed to their superior strength-to-weight ratio, enabling them to endure substantial pressure and safeguard enclosed contents effectively
Corrugated boxes provide exceptional strength relative to their weight, ensuring optimal content protection. They are adaptable in size, customizable, and eco-friendly, offering cost efficiency, stackability for space optimization, and thermal insulation.
Flexing paper packaging is sustainable, recyclable, and lightweight, reducing shipping expenses. It can be tailored for branding, and adaptable for diverse products, ensuring protection and cost-effectiveness. Its easy disposal aids environmental sustainability.
In October 2023, Visy's third corrugated cardboard box manufacturing plant in Hemmant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia was innaugrated. This A$175 million initiative, announced in April 2022, supports Visy's A$2 billion investment commitment in Australia, emphasizing landfill reduction, emissions mitigation, and employment opportunities. The state-of-the-art facility can produce up to one million boxes per day.
"Australia Paper and Paperboard Packaging Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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The Australia paper and paperboard packaging market key players are:
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The market was valued at USD 6.19 Billion in 2025.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 1.89% between 2026 and 2035.
The revenue generated from the market is expected to reach USD 7.46 Billion in 2035.
The paper and paperboard packaging market is categorised according to the application, which includes durable goods and non–durable goods.
The key players are Paper Australia Pty Ltd., Abbe Pty Ltd., Visy Industries Australia Pty Ltd., United Printing and Packaging, Creative Cardboard Company Pty Ltd., Glama Pak, and Orora Limited among others.
Based on the end use, the paper and paperboard packaging market is divided into healthcare, electrical and electronics, personal care and cosmetics, food beverages, homecare and toiletries, chemical and fertilizers and other industrial end uses.
The market is broken down into New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, and others.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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