The premium paper packaging materials market is set for strong growth, with revenues expected to reach hundreds of millions by 2034 and reshape the transportation sector. Growing environmental concerns, the fast rise of e-commerce, stricter rules on single-use plastics, advances in paper technology, and higher demand for eco-friendly packaging especially in luxury goods are fueling this growth. Supportive government policies will further boost the global market during the forecast period.
Key Premium Paper Packaging Materials Market Players
- Mondi Group
- Sappi Limited
- International Paper
- Nippon Paper Industries
- Stora Enso
- Smurfit Kappa Group
- WestRock Company
- UPM-Kymmene Corporation
- Oji Holdings Corporation
- Georgia-Pacific LLC
- Asia Pulp & Paper (APP)
- Twin Rivers Paper Company
- Glatfelter Corporation
- Arjowiggins
- Fedrigoni Group
- Neenah Inc.
- Kotkamills Oy
- Burgo Group S.p.A.
- ITC Limited (Paperboards & Specialty Papers Division)
- Shandong Sun Paper Industry
Latest Announcement by Industry Leader
- In May 2025, Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products, and pulp, announced the release of “The Touch Advantage,” a study with Clemson University exploring how touch affects our purchasing decisions and perceptions in the paper and packaging industry. The research study analyzes how multisensory packaging, especially the tactile elements, can significantly affect purchasing decisions, brand perception, and customer satisfaction.
Recent Developments
- In March 2025, Mondi geared up to showcase its premium range of papers tailored for luxury packaging at LUXE PACK Shanghai 2025 in China. Partnering with ROXCEL Trading, Mondi aims to highlight how paper-based packaging can help luxury brands meet their sustainability commitments without compromising on elegance and quality.
- In September 2024, Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Don Julio Tequila, and Smirnoff Vodka, announced a first-of-its-kind 90% paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street's 1820 bar in Edinburgh. Created in partnership with PA Consulting, as part of the Bottle Collective with PA and PulPac, this is Diageo’s first paper-based 70cl bottle trial in the on-trade.
