Japan Paper Packaging Market by Products (Paperboard, Container Board, Corrugated Board, and Others), Industry Verticals (Food and Beverage, Home Care, Personal Care, Healthcare, Retail, and Others), and Country - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2028

The Japan paper packaging market size is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, 2021-2028. The growth of the market is attributed to increasing focus on packaging solutions in the food & beverage industry.

Japan is the world's second-largest producer of plastic waste. This, in turn, has encouraged companies to use paper packaging solutions for their products. Premium paper packaging, paper carton packaging, paper box packaging, 3-5-layer craft paper packaging, and plastic craft paper packaging are the types of paper packaging. Paper packaging is used for packing, storing, and transporting goods. The paper packaging materials are usually highly versatile, customizable, lightweight, and durable. On the basis of customers’ requirement paper packages are made avail in various colors, shapes, as well as sizes.

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the transportation and manufacturing industry, hampering the market growth in first half of 2020. However, the relaxation in restrictions led to resume in trade, which led to recovery in the growth of the market. 

Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Rising demand for environmentally sustainable packaging is anticipated to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
• Increasing interest of consumers in purchasing products that are recycled is projected to boost the market growth in the coming years.
• Growing e-commerce industry is expected to spur the market growth during the forecast period.
• Increasing number of online shopping platforms and requirement for secondary and tertiary paper packaging products are some of the factors that can drive the market growth.
• Rising favorable government policies about packaging is projected to boost the market growth in the coming years.
• Growing efficiency of the products is expected to foster the market growth during the forecast period.
• High cost of recycling can restrain the market growth.
• Impact on the environment during production & recycling of paper can create challenges for the market growth.
• Replacing plastic packaging for food application in developing countries can create lucrative opportunities during the forecast period.

Scope of the Report

The report on the Japan paper packaging market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Japan Paper Packaging Market Segment Insights

Corrugated board segment to hold a significant market share

Based on products, the market is divided into paperboard, container board, corrugated board, and others. The paperboard segment is anticipated to hold a key share of the market in the coming years due to increasing use of the paperboard in food packaging. However, the corrugated board segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to availability of biodegradable and cost effective corrugated boards.

Home care segment is anticipated to constitute a large market share

On the basis of industry verticals, the Japan paper packaging market is segmented into food and beverage, home care, personal care, healthcare, retail, and others. The food and beverage segment is projected to constitute a major market share during the forecast period due to consumers’ awareness about sustainable packaging, concerns associated with deforestation, and raw material availability, among others. On the other hand, the home care segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to increasing preference among individuals to lead a healthier lifestyle.

Segments

Segments Covered in the Report

The Japan paper packaging market has been segmented on the basis

Products

• Paperboard
• Container Board
• Corrugated Board
• Others

Industry Verticals

• Food and Beverage
• Home Care
• Personal Care
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Others

Country

• Japan

Key Players

• DS Smith
• Graphic Packaging
• International Corporation
• International Paper Company
• RengoSapp
• LimitedTetra Laval

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the Japan paper packaging market includes DS Smith; Graphic Packaging; International Corporation; International Paper Company; RengoSapp; and LimitedTetra Laval.

Some of these players are engaging in business strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to enhance their market share.

In September 2019, Nestle Japan's announced the plan to use 100% recyclable packaging by 2025.

In March 2021, International Paper signed the contract with Ortloff Engineers, Ltd. for two state of the art corrugated box for enhancing capabilities of the company in Madrid and Catalonia, and to offers their customers fresh fruits and vegetables.