Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037
Paper Core Market size was valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 5.88 billion by 2037, registering around 4.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of paper core is assessed at USD 3.52 billion.
Rapid growth of fast-moving consumer goods and delivery-on-demand services along with the increasing consumer awareness for eco-friendly paper core products as well as strict regulations imposed by various environmental protection agencies across the globe are some of the significant factors that are anticipated to boost the market growth.

Paper Core Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Versatile Applications of Paper Core in Different Industries to Boost the Market Growth
The demand for paper core is influenced by the reusability, recyclability, and flexibility feature of the paper. It is environment-friendly and increases the convenience of consumers without any concerns regarding waste dumping. Further, with the increase in the number of hypermarkets, supermarkets and retail stores in recent years, there has been an increase in the application of paper core as a crucial material for product storage, packaging and delivery. Additionally, the market growth is attributed to the increased demand for paper core in various industries such as food & beverages, logistics, cosmetics & personal care, building & construction, clothing, freight forwarding, and pharmaceuticals owing to their ability in providing protection from damage to goods and products and for offering easy handling features, along with the reduction in packaging expenses. Also, they are necessary for keeping materials in good condition, preventing knotting, crinkling and tearing. Such factors are anticipated to significantly expand the paper core market in the coming years. - Declining Plastic Use and Government Regulations to Drive the Market Growth
The stringent government policies and limitations imposed on increasing plastic waste and difficulty in its dumping have increased the requirement of paper core and related paper-based products which helps to curb the burden on the ecosystem. Moreover, several countries have imposed a ban on single-use plastics, while some have banned the worldwide import of plastic raw material. Furthermore, owing to harmful effects of plastic on the environment and the increasing awareness for the environmental pollution, consumers are shifting towards environment and eco-friendly durables and packaging solutions, which is anticipated to propel the market growth. On the back of such factors, the market is predicted to grow rapidly over the forecast period.
Challenges
- Limited Use and Deforestation to Hamper the Market Growth.
As there is a limited usage of paper core in packaging of very heavy materials, industries are forced to use plastics and polymers as a substitute which may negatively affect the market growth. Further, deforestation and environmental concerns on account of acquiring raw material as well as release of toxins during paper production is estimated to hinder the growth of market in the future.
Paper Core Market: Key Insights
Base Year |
2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
4.3% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 3.4 billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 5.88 billion |
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Paper Core Segmentation
The market is segmented by material into kraft paper and paper board. Among these segments, the segment for kraft paper is anticipated to hold the leading share in the market on account of its cost-effective and eco-friendly attributes combined with the ability to resist temperature, water, and chemicals. Further, kraft paper are lightweight and can be molded in various shapes, which is anticipated to drive the growth of the segment in the global paper core market during the forecast period.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments
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By Diameter |
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By Application |
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By End User |
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Customize this ReportPaper Core Industry - Regional Synopsis
North America Market Statistics
On the basis of regional analysis, the global paper core market is segmented into five major regions including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa region. North America industry is poised to account for largest revenue share by 2037, owing to increasing application of paper core in end user industries such as food & beverages, healthcare, consumer durables, building and construction. Moreover, the increasing application of paper core in end user industries such as food & beverages, healthcare, consumer durables, building and construction in this region, is further anticipated to drive the growth of the market in North America.
APAC Market Analysis
On the other hand, the market in Asia Pacific is predicted to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period as a result of increasing demand for paper pulp along with the growing packaging production to ensure low cost, safety and sustainability of packaged products. Additionally, expanding fast-moving consumer goods and e-commerce industries owing to the easy availability of raw material and labor, especially in the countries such as China and India, is further anticipated to raise the demand for paper core in Asia Pacific.

Companies Dominating the Paper Core Landscape
- DS Smith
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Sonoco Products Company
- International Paper
- Menasha Packaging Company, LLC
- Paramount Tube
- Westrock Company
- Mondi Group
- Ace Paper Tube
- Chicago Mailing Tube Co.
- Heartland Products Group, LLC
In the News
- July 23, 2018: DS Smith, a leading packaging company, has pledged that it would manufacture hundred percent reusable or recyclable packaging, across packaging, plastics, recycling and paper divisions by 2025. The pledge is aimed at helping the customers of DS Smith so as to meet their zero deforestation targets.
Author Credits: Abhishek Anil
- Report ID: 2844
- Published Date: Dec 23, 2024
- Report Format: PDF, PPT