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Envelope Paper Market Size and Forecast, by Material (Pulp, Fiber, Synthetic, Colored & Specialty Paper); Type (Open Sided, Open Ended); Stiffness (Hard, Soft); End-user (Commercial, Personal); Thickness (>70 GSM, >100 GSM, >150 GSM) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 4656
  • Published Date: Sep 10, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Envelope Paper Market Outlook:

Envelope Paper Market size was over USD 3.31 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to cross USD 3.96 billion by 2035, witnessing more than 1.8% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of envelope paper is assessed at USD 3.36 billion.

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The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing utilization of envelope paper for various applications such as postal, gifts, packaging, and others. Furthermore, the growth of the market is also expected to grow on the back of growth in paper production. For instance, according to the data provided by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2022, the number of paper products used in the U.S. over the past 20 years has increased by 126%, from 92 million tons to 208 million tons.

Since, it is a common product used in daily life owing to the increase of industrialization, education, and commercial activities, envelope paper is well known to all people. Even though an envelope is merely a folded piece of paper intended to hold a flat object such as a card or letter, it is a frequent packing item and a crucial component of a country's communications infrastructure. To send letters, cards, or documents via postal mail services, envelope paper is typically utilized. There are numerous varieties of envelope paper available on the market. The way the paper is used varies depending on the applications, including commercial, and personal. For instance, about 129 million envelopes were sold in the U.S. in 2021.

Key Envelope Paper Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • Asia Pacific envelope paper market is predicted to capture 36.1% share by 2035, driven by higher paper consumption and rising population in the region.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The colored & specialty paper segment in the envelope paper market is expected to hold a significant share by 2035, driven by the diverse usage and features of specialty papers.
    • The commercial segment in the envelope paper market is expected to hold the largest share by 2035, driven by the prevalence of e-commerce and promotional use of envelope paper.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Growing Demand for Envelope Paper in the Postal Industry
    • Rising Utilization in the E-Commerce Industry

  • Major Challenges:

    • Rising Use of Digital Documents and Paperwork
    • High Use of Energy in the Paper Industry

  • Key Players: Moorim Paper Co. Ltd., Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc., Koehler Paper SE, Packman Packaging Private Limited., Cosmo papers, Sangal Papers Ltd., TOMPLA INDUSTRIA INTERNACIONAL DEL ENVELOPE, SL, Kuvert Polska Spolka z o.o., Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH & Co. KG.

Global Envelope Paper Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 3.31 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 3.36 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 3.96 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 1.8% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: Asia Pacific (36.1% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: United States, China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil

    • Last updated on : 10 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Growing Demand for Envelope Paper in the Postal Industry – Envelopes have a steadfast demand across the globe, especially in the postal industry. According to statistics, over a billion envelopes are produced and sent across the globe every year.

  • The postal industry has a higher demand for envelope paper since it delivers letters, greeting cards, and official documents, such as credit cards, debit cards, and others, directly to the respective person in physical form. Hence, such a higher demand is expected to hike the market growth over the forecast period.
  • Rising Utilization in the E-Commerce Industry – The last decade has witnessed e-commerce becoming one of the largest industries in the world. With e-commerce companies looking for sustainable packaging, paper envelopes have found their way easily into the e-commerce industry. For instance, over 5 trillion USD worth of sales were recorded in the e-commerce industry globally in 2021.

  • Increasing Requirement for Ceremonial Purposes and Gifting – Decorative paper envelopes have been used as a gift item for a long time. According to statistics, over 80% of people believe that social media cannot replace greeting cards. Every year, around 6 billion greeting cards are bought by Americans. An estimated USD 8 billion in greeting card retail sales occur each year.

  • Increasing Awareness of the Uses of Plastic – Plastic as a packaging material is being globally discouraged, and this has led paper to become an easy alternative to plastic packaging materials. For instance, over 90% of used plastic is not recycled around the globe.

  • Escalating Requirement for Sending Important Documents - Paper envelopes are commonly used to send important documents, by both private and government parties. For instance, in India, Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards are sent via postal service in a paper envelope to the concerned individuals. In 2018, over 19 million PAN cards were registered in India.

Challenges

  • Rising Use of Digital Documents and Paperwork

  • Digital transformation in every sector has replaced the use of paper in everything from small transactions to notaries, and storage of legal documentation is now done using the internet. Such a higher prevalence of digitalization backed by the up-surged utilization of the internet is projected to hamper the market growth over the forecast period

  • High Use of Energy in the Paper Industry
  • High Competition Among Major Market Players

Envelope Paper Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

1.8%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 3.31 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 3.96 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Envelope Paper Market Segmentation:

End-user 

The global envelope paper market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into personal and commercial. Out of these segments, the commercial segment is estimated to gain the largest market share over the projected time frame. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the higher prevalence of e-commerce across the globe that uses envelope papers to distribute the products among the people. Moreover, commercial use of a product includes advertising, marketing, and promotion by businesses. It is one of the major components in the marketing of envelope paper. For instance, retail e-commerce sales are projected to grow by over 53% by 2026 globally.

Material 

The global envelope paper market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by material into pulp, fiber, synthetic, colored & specialty paper, and others. Amongst these three segments, the colored & specialty paper segment is expected to garner a significant share. The growth of the market can be attributed to the higher utilization of specialty paper since it is available in multiple colors, textures, finishes, and weights. Specialty papers are also tear-resistant and comprise intriguing features. For instance, in 2021, the consumption of specialty papers is estimated to be around 55 million tons worldwide.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:


    By Material

  • Pulp

  • Fiber

  • Synthetic

  • Colored & Specialty Paper

  • Others

     By Type

  • Open Sided

  • Open Ended

     By Stiffness

  • Hard

  • Soft

      By End-User

  • Commercial

  • Personal

     By Thickness

  • 70 GSM

  • >100 GSM

  • >150 GSM
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Envelope Paper Market Regional Analysis:

APAC Market Insights

Asia Pacific region is projected to account for more than 36.1% market share by 2035, driven by higher paper consumption and rising population in the region. For instance, China is estimated to nearly 100 million tons of paper consumption every year. Furthermore, a rise in the regional population is also estimated to propel market growth over the forecast period. As of 2021, the population of India alone is estimated to hit approximately USD 1 billion which accounts for approximately USD 3 trillion of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). As the population rises, the demand for envelope paper is still set to rise owing to the current utilization of envelope paper for several purposes, such as official documentation, postal uses, and others. For instance, in 2023, the domestic postal mail volume of Japan was ascribed to nearly 20 billion items, while approximately 25 million items were internationally dispatched via postal mail. Hence, such factors are estimated to boost the growth of the market over the forecast period.

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Envelope Paper Market Players:

    • JK Paper Ltd.

      • Company Overview
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      • Key Product Offerings
      • Financial Performance
      • Key Performance Indicators
      • Risk Analysis
      • Recent Development
      • Regional Presence
      • SWOT Analysis
    • Moorim Paper Co. Ltd.
    • Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc.
    • Koehler Paper SE
    • Packman Packaging Private Limited.
    • Cosmo papers
    • Sangal Papers Ltd.
    • TOMPLA INDUSTRIA INTERNACIONAL DEL ENVELOPE, SL
    • Kuvert Polska Spolka z o.o.
    • Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH & Co. KG

Recent Developments

  • Koehler Paper SE partners with Voith paper to further decarbonization and sustainability goals, along with becoming more energy-efficient. Both companies have had a successful business relationship for several years. Koehler Paper SE has also implemented many projects together, for instance, pioneering production line 8 in Kehl.

  • Mohawk Fine Papers Inc., a renowned manufacturer of fine papers and envelopes, to get approval for its paper from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for labeling and food packaging. The paper manufactured by Mohwak Fine Paper Inc. has been capable of use as an Indirect Food Additive (IFA).

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  • Published Date: Sep 10, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of envelope paper is assessed at USD 3.36 billion.

The global envelope paper market size surpassed USD 3.31 billion in 2025 and is projected to witness a CAGR of around 1.8%, crossing USD 3.96 billion revenue by 2035.

Asia Pacific envelope paper market is predicted to capture 36.1% share by 2035, driven by higher paper consumption and rising population in the region.

Key players in the market include Moorim Paper Co. Ltd., Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc., Koehler Paper SE, Packman Packaging Private Limited., Cosmo papers, Sangal Papers Ltd., TOMPLA INDUSTRIA INTERNACIONAL DEL ENVELOPE, SL, Kuvert Polska Spolka z o.o., Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH & Co. KG.

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