The global food contact paper market size reached around USD 91.88 Billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.90% between 2026 and 2035 to reach nearly USD 148.24 Billion by 2035.
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Food contact paper refers to a type of food packaging material which comes into contact of food, to facilitate transportation, prevent contamination, and increase the shelf life of packaged food items. This type of food packaging paper exhibits barrier properties, heat retention, and moisture emissivity, leading to greater food safety. Food contact paper can be used to package fresh produce, bakery products, liquid foods and drinks, and takeaway foods, among others.
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The kraft paper segment, based on type, accounts for a sizeable share of the food contact paper market as it is lightweight and environment-friendly which makes it ideal for sustainable packaging. It can be recycled multiple times and reduces carbon footprint significantly. In addition, the production and recycling process of kraft paper is extremely efficient owing to its increasing applications in the packaging processes of various sectors. Moreover, kraft paper is durable, cheap, and can be custom printed, which are further strengthening the dynamics of the market for food contact paper. Over the forecast period, kraft paper is anticipated to witness a heightened demand in the food packaging sector to store and transport flour, sugar, dried fruits, and bread, among others.
Based on application, the fresh produce segment accounts for a significant share of the market for food contact paper cue to heightened demand for packaging fresh fruits and vegetables. Growing health consciousness among people worldwide is increasing the demand for fresh produce and food contact paper offers excellent resistance to humidity along with high strength. Over the forecast period, the rapid emergence of grocery delivery platforms is expected to fuel the demand for food contact papers for quick and safe delivery of fresh produce. Meanwhile, takeaway and vending food applications of food contact paper are also expected to witness growth in the coming years with the rising prevalence of home delivery of cooked food items.
WestRock Company is a leading manufacturing company of folding paperboard boxes which provides high-quality paper and packaging solutions. The product portfolio of this company includes containerboards, folding cartons, bleached paperboard, retail displays, and pulp products, among others. It was founded in 2015 and is currently headquartered in Georgia, United States.
International Paper Company is one of the largest pulp and paper companies around the world, providing a variety of paper products catering to the demands of numerous businesses and agencies. The product portfolio of this company includes stationary, fine writing and printing papers, specialty newsprint, packaging products, and paper boxes and bags, among others. It was established in 1898 and is currently based out of Tennessee in the United States.
Amcor PLC is renowned product packaging company which produces flexible packaging solutions, rigid containers, and specialty cartons, among various other packaging products, catering to the demands of various sectors including pharmaceuticals, and home and personal care. The company was founded in 1896 and is currently headquartered in Victoria, Australia.
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Other market players include Fedrigoni S.p.A, Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), Seaman Paper Co., Oji Holdings Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, Stora Enso OYJ, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, and Mondi Plc, among others.
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In 2025, the market reached an approximate value of USD 91.88 Billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.90% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach a value of around USD 148.24 Billion by 2035.
The favourable properties of paper as a food packaging material, increasing demand for fresh produce and bakery products, and thriving food packaging sector across the emerging economies are the major drivers of the market.
The key trends in the market include the burgeoning online grocery delivery platforms and regulations of various governments encouraging sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Kraft paper, greaseproof paper, glassine paper, and parchment paper, among others, are the different types of food contact paper in the market.
Fresh produce, dry groceries, bakery products, liquid food and drinks, and takeaway and vending foods, among others, are the various applications of food contact paper in the market.
WestRock Company, International Paper Company, Amcor PLC, Fedrigoni S.p.A, Asia Pulp & Paper Group (APP), Seaman Paper Co., Oji Holdings Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, Stora Enso OYJ, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, and Mondi Plc, among others, are the key players of the food contact paper market, according to the report.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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