Folding Carton Market in EMEA 2017-2021

Overview of the folding carton market in EMEA

Research analysis on the folding carton market in EMEA identifies that the demand for sustainable packaging solutions will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the market’s growth. Folding cartons use paperboards which are extracted from wood pulp or recycled waste paper that are environment-friendly and do not contain any toxic substances. Governments of various countries are also introducing regulations regarding the usage of non-biodegradable packaging materials such as plastics. As a part of the Energy Transition for Green Growth Act, France has already passed a new law to ban plastic cups and plates from 2020. This will in turn, demand the need for folding cartons in this region. Additionally, th rise in recycling rates in Europe will also fuel the demand for folding cartons. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that this market will grow at aa CAGR of more than 2% by 2021.

The usage of single serving packs enables consumers to have the required amount of food and avoid food wastage. With the growing number of single-person households, the demand for small sized or single-serve packaging will increase in the coming years. Moroever, small sized packs also require less shelf space which enables the merchants to stack more products in less space. According to our industry research and analysis, the increasing demand for small sized packages will be one of the latest trends that will gain traction in the folding carton market in EMEA during the next four years.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

With the presence of a considerable number of vendors, the folding carton packaging market appears to be highly competitive. The players in this marketspace compete in terms of product offerings and new innovations. They are increasingly focusing on forming strategic alliances to sustain the market’s competitive environment. For instance, one of the key vendors, Graphic Packaging recently acquired Carton Craft Corporation a company that manufactures folding cartons.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• Graphic Packaging
• Mayr-Melnhof Karton
• Smurfit Kappa
• WestRock

The other prominent vendors in the market are Amcor, AR Packaging, Atlas Holdings, Delta Packaging, Edelman, International Paper, Sonoco, and Van Genechten.

Segmentation by end-user and analysis of the folding carton market in EMEA

• Food products
• Healthcare
• Tobacco
• Household care
• Personal care

During 2016, the food products industry was the major end-user to the folding carton market in EMEA. The growing demand for convenient and attractively packaged food products coupled with the increasing spending capacity of customers, will be the major factors propeling the market’s growth prospects in this segment.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the folding carton market in EMEA

• Germany
• Italy
• UK

This market study estimates that in terms of geographic regions, Germany will be the major revenue contributor to the market by 2021. The growth of the pharmaceutical and chemical industry in the country that will lead to the production of new drugs and medicines, will be one of the major factors that will augment the growth prospects of the folding carton packaging market in this region.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the folding carton market in EMEA?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the folding carton market in EMEA?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the folding carton market in EMEA?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the folding carton market in EMEA?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Germany, Italy, and the UK.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the folding carton market in EMEA? 

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