Global Postal Packaging Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Global Postal Packaging Market Outlook

The global postal packaging market size reached a value of approximately USD 12.53 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.20% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 21.54 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Postal packaging refers to safe and reliable packaging solutions used by organisations and individuals for sending goods and important documents by mail. These packaging are usually made up of paper, cardboard, and plastic, among others, are available in varying sizes, and are tailored as per the requirements of the individuals or the organisations.

• The increasing popularity of online shopping is one of the key trends propelling the postal packaging market growth. Online shopping offers various advantages to the consumers including flexible payment options, overnight delivery, and easy return, among others, due to which consumers are increasingly opting for shopping online. This is boosting the demand for postal packaging as they provide durability and ensure security of the product.

• The adoption of biodegradable postal packaging solutions by retailers and manufacturers is increasing due to rising awareness about recyclable and sustainable materials. Additionally, increasing government rules and regulations to limit the usage of plastic materials are further boosting the utilisation of paper-based packaging solutions.

• The popularity of customised packaging to reflect the brand and enhance customer experience including incorporation of logos, designs, and patterns on packaging is rising. This is done to distinguish brands from their competitors and to better market and promote their services.

Market Analysis

On the basis of material, the postal packaging market segmentation includes plastic, paper and paperboard, and Tyvek. Based on packaging format, the market is segregated into envelope, mailing bag, box and carton, and wrap. On the basis of end use, the market is bifurcated into institution/ commercial and households. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

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. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global postal packaging market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Smurfit Kappa Group plc

• DS Smith Packaging Limited

• WestRock Company

• Mondi plc

• Cenveo Worldwide Limited

• Rengo Co., Ltd.

• Neenah, Inc.

• Bong Light Packaging

• Papier-Mettler KG.

• PolyPak, Company.

• Others

Market Share by Packaging Format

Envelopes are anticipated to account for a significant portion of the postal packaging market in the coming years. Envelops are used for sending business and personal correspondence as well as financial transactions as many believe information on paper is inherently more reliable and envelops are often associated with credibility and trust. Relevance of envelopes is boosted by their utilisation by banks and government organisations for delivering sensitive and important correspondence, and by pharmaceutical sector for delivering medicines, among others.

Market Share by Region

The Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for a significant portion of the postal packaging market share over the forecast period. This is due to the rising demand for convenient packaging solutions for postal packaging in countries such as India and China due to growing e-commerce sector. Increasing internet penetration and rising disposable incomes are further boosting the utilisation of postal packaging as they aid in protecting the contents from damages during transportation, storage, and handling.

Competitive Landscape

Smurfit Kappa Group plc was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Smurfit is one of the largest packaging companies in the world known to specialise in paper-based packaging.

WestRock Company is a corrugated packaging company that was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, United States. They are one of the global leaders in sustainable paper and packaging solutions and are known for providing packaging to e-commerce and food and beverage sectors, among others.

Mondi plc is a packaging and containers manufacturing company that was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Weybridge, United Kingdom. They are known for developing and manufacturing effective consumer and industrial packaging solutions.

Other major market players include DS Smith Packaging Limited, Cenveo Worldwide Limited, Rengo Co., Ltd., Neenah, Inc., Bong Light Packaging, Papier-Mettler KG., and PolyPak, Company., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report