CHINA CORRUGATED PACKAGING MARKET Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The China Corrugated Packaging Market is Segmented by End-user Industry (Food, Beverages, Electrical Goods, Household, and Other End-user Industries (Industrial, Stationary, etc.)). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD million for all the above segments.

CHINA CORRUGATED PACKAGING MARKET Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

China Corrugated Packaging Market Size

China Corrugated Packaging Market  Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 4.10 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

China Corrugated Packaging Market  Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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China Corrugated Packaging Market Analysis

The China Corrugated Packaging Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period.

  • Corrugated boxes are becoming the material of preference for online-based delivery channels due to the rising need for sustainability. The global corrugated packaging market is expanding due to the increasing demand. According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, in the following years, the corrugated packaging market will experience considerable expansion due to the expanding use of corrugated boxes in numerous industries, including food and beverages, consumer electronics, pharmaceutical, and homecare goods sectors. In 2021, online commerce transactions in China reached CNY 13.09 trillion (~USD 1.8 trillion), representing 11.3 % year-on-year growth. The e-commerce market in China has maintained steady growth in recent years.
  • Amazon uses corrugated board boxes as its primary packaging material, making the e-commerce sector a key participant in recent years. As Thailand's worries about packaging waste grow, the government will likely be forced to enact legislation encouraging individuals to use environment-friendly packaging solutions, such as corrugated boxes or folding cartons. This will boost the market growth.
  • Over the past several years, developed regions have seen a surge in their use of gadgets and appliances, and China has been a significant exporter of electronics worldwide. Owing to their high level of sensitivity, these appliances need to be shielded from external harm and shock. Such requirements present profitable prospects for suppliers of corrugated packaging in the country. Despite the encouraging growth trajectory, the availability of substitutes like bioplastics might, in some instances, provide barriers to the expansion of the business. In addition, according to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the per capita expenditure of private urban households in China on household items and services in 2021 was CYN 1,820 (~USD 285.61), up from CNY 1,640 (~USD 257.36) in 2020.
  • However, increasing sustainability issues, growing environmental concerns, and rising raw material prices might hinder market growth in the long run. Also, the availability of another packaging alternative might affect the market growth.
  • The rise in demand for packaged food and the escalating need for corrugated packages in expanding e-commerce shipments were some crucial COVID-19 outbreak-related market drivers. During the pandemic, the demand for supermarket packaging, healthcare items, and e-commerce shipping grew significantly. At the same time, demands for luxury, industrial, and B2B transport packaging decreased. The Russia-Ukraine war has also impacted the overall packaging ecosystem.

China Corrugated Packaging Industry Overview

The China Corrugated Packaging Market is fragmented due to numerous local and global vendors in the market. To accelerate the development of corrugated packaging in China, market players are incorporating various strategies, such as vertical and horizontal integration and product expansions. Some of the prominent domestic vendors operating in the market are Shanying Paper Co. Limited, Hung Hing Printing Group Limited, Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited, Belpax, and Shanghai DE Printed Box, among others.

In November 2022, recycled packaging board producer, Nine Dragons, announced its plans to expand board production rapidly in 2023. The company plans to start 4.77 million tonnes of new capacity by 2023, along with launching virgin carton-board production.

China Corrugated Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Shanying Paper Co. Limited

  2. Hung Hing Printing Group Limited

  3. Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited

  4. Belpax

  5. Shanghai DE Printed Box

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
China Corrugated Packaging Market Concentration
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China Corrugated Packaging Market News

  • November 2022: Ningbo Unico Packing Co., Ltd. purchased a fully-automatic packaging machine and successfully set up the full production line for all kinds of custom cardboard rigid gift boxes. The company's production capacity has now increased to 300,000 pieces of rigid gift boxes per month. The machine takes all work from box printing, mold setting up, lamination, and surface add-ons to final assembling.

China Corrugated Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope Of The Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Assessment Of The Impact Of COVID-19 On The Market
  • 4.5 Overview Of The Global Corrugated Packaging Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increase in Environmental Awareness by Urban Populations
    • 5.1.2 Growing Demand for Sustainable Packaging
    • 5.1.3 Strong Demand from the E-commerce Sector
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Several Noted Local Manufacturers Have Reported a Sharp Decline in Containerboard Production to the Tune of up to 408 MMT in 2022, which is Expected to have a Considerable Impact on the Local Landscape
    • 5.2.2 Threat of Alternative Packaging Options

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By End-user Industry
    • 6.1.1 Food
    • 6.1.2 Beverages
    • 6.1.3 Electrical goods
    • 6.1.4 Household
    • 6.1.5 Other End-user Industries (Industrial, Stationary, etc.)

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Shanying Paper Co. Limited
    • 7.1.2 Hung Hing Printing Group Limited
    • 7.1.3 Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited
    • 7.1.4 Belpax
    • 7.1.5 Shanghai DE Printed Box
    • 7.1.6 HengFeng Packaging Materials Co. Ltd
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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China Corrugated Packaging Industry Segmentation

The study tracks the corrugated packaging market based on the demand tracked in terms of revenue obtained by sales of corrugated packaging solutions limited to the geography of China. The study also tracks the effects of regulations and market drivers on growth, along with factors hindering market growth. 

The China Corrugated Packaging Market is Segmented by End-user Industry (Food, Beverages, Electrical Goods, Household, and Other End-user Industries (Industrial, Stationary, etc.)). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD million for all the above segments.

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China Corrugated Packaging Market Research FAQs

What is the current China Corrugated Packaging Market size?

The China Corrugated Packaging Market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in China Corrugated Packaging Market?

Shanying Paper Co. Limited, Hung Hing Printing Group Limited, Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Limited, Belpax and Shanghai DE Printed Box are the major companies operating in the China Corrugated Packaging Market.

What years does this China Corrugated Packaging Market cover?

The report covers the China Corrugated Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the China Corrugated Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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