The global folding boxboard market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% in the forecast period of 2026-2035.
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Historical Period
Forecast Period
Compound Annual Growth Rate
5.8%
2026-2035
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| Global Folding Boxboard Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Million | 2025 |
| Historical Period | USD Million | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Million | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Million | XX |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Million | XX |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 5.80% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Asia Pacific | 6.5% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | India | 7.1% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | Brazil | 6.9% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Material | Pulp Based | 6.5% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Application | Transportation | 7.1% |
| Market Share by Country 2025 | Italy | 4.2% |
North America is one of the leading regions for the folding boxboard industry. The market growth of folding boxboard in North America is attributed to the rising demand for bio-based packaging solutions, along with the rising awareness and demand among the consumers regarding the personal care products.
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The market in the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness a robust growth due to the rapid urbanisation and the rising income of the consumers in emerging countries such as India and China. Moreover, efficient production facilities, increased capacities, and the availability of cheap labour are projected to further assist the growth of the Asia Pacific market in the coming years. Another important factor for the expansion of the Asia Pacific market has been the increased spending power of consumers, leading to a heightened downstream demand for the product. Additionally, due to the growing awareness about the environment in the recent years, consumers are becoming more inclined towards purchasing eco-friendly packaging solutions in the region, which is further projected to contribute towards the growth of the market in the Asia Pacific.
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Folding boxboard is a packaging material, having a high stiffness. It is generally made up of mechanical pulp, which is then put between a top and a back sheet that is made up of chemical pulp. The highest layer of the folding boxboard is bleached and is usually coated with pigments.
On the basis of material, the market is segmented into:
The market finds its application in the following segments:
The regional markets for folding boxboard can be divided into:
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Material |
| Pulp Based | 6.5% |
| Recovered Paper | 6.1% |
| Bleached Chemical | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Application |
| Transportation | 7.1% |
| Packaging | 5.9% |
| Greeting Cards | XX% |
| Others | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| Asia Pacific | 6.5% |
| North America | 5.6% |
| Europe | XX% |
| Latin America | XX% |
| Middle East and Africa | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Country |
| India | 7.1% |
| Brazil | 6.9% |
| China | 6.2% |
| UK | 5.6% |
| USA | 5.5% |
| Canada | XX% |
| Germany | 5.1% |
| France | XX% |
| Japan | XX% |
| Australia | XX% |
| Saudi Arabia | XX% |
| Mexico | XX% |
| Italy | 4.9% |
| 2025 Market Share by | Country |
| Italy | 4.2% |
| USA | XX% |
| Canada | XX% |
| UK | XX% |
The increasing usage of folding boxboard in various application sectors, the growing population, and the increasing awareness among the people regarding the advantages of eco-friendly packaging are the significant factors, which are enabling the expansion of the folding boxboard industry. The growth of the personal care industry across the globe, along with the growing innovation in the industry and its downstream sectors, are further driving the growth of the folding boxboard industry. The rising demand for folding boxboard in the packaging of health and pharma products, cigarette packaging, and food packaging is expected to propel the market growth in the coming years.
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global folding boxboard market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.
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The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.80% between 2026 and 2035.
The major market drivers include the growing demand for bio-based packaging solutions, along with the rising awareness and demand among the consumers regarding the personal care products.
The key trends in the market are increasing usage of folding boxboard in various application sectors and the increasing awareness among the people regarding the advantages of eco-friendly packaging.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The different materials in the market include pulp based, bleached chemical, and recovered paper, among others.
Greeting cards, transportation, and packaging, among others, are the dominant applications in the market.
The key players in the global folding boxboard market are International Paper Company, Metsä Board Corporation, Holmen Iggesund, and JK Paper Ltd., among others.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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