Global Biodegradable Paper Packaging Materials Market 2017-2021
- Published: May 2017
- Pages: 70
- SKU: IRTNTR13079
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This market research study identifies BASF, International Paper, Mondi, Smurfit Kappa, and Stora Enso as the leading players in the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by the product type (corrugated board, flexible paper, and boxboard), by application (food packaging, beverage packaging, electronic packaging, and others), and by geography (APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW).
Overview of the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market
As per the Technavio’s market research report, the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market is expected to grow at a moderate rate and post a CAGR of close to 11% during the forecast period. The rising demand for sustainable packaging materials among consumers will drive the growth prospects for the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market until the end of 2021. The market is witnessing a high rate of adoption of biodegradable paper or ecofriendly materials by retailers and intermediaries for packaging purposes because of various initiatives taken by governments of many countries to promote the use of sustainable packaging materials. Also, factors such as the growing consumer awareness, change in consumer attitudes, rising preference towards the environment-friendly packaging materials, and the increasing demand for these packaging materials from retail outlets will fuel the market’s growth. Moreover, the market is also driven by the growing inclination of various economies towards the globalization of trade.
During 2016, APAC accounted for the largest share of the biodegradable paper packaging materials market and will continue to dominate the market during the forecast period. The presence of a large population of high-spending individuals, the increasing disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, rising demand from the food and beverages industry, and the economic developments in this region will boost the acceptance of biodegradable packaging materials among various end users in this region.
Competitive landscape and key vendors
The highly-fragmented biodegradable paper packaging materials market comprises of many vendors and is highly-competitive. Since the barriers to entry such as initial investment costs are relatively low, the market is witnessing a high influx of new entrants, which, in turn, will strengthen the market’s competitive environment. Several vendors are increasingly competing against each other based on factors such as product quality. A large number of these vendors are increasingly focusing on providing packaging solutions to the healthcare, beauty and personal care, biodegradable packaging materials, beverages, and many other sectors and industries.
Key vendors in this market are -
- BASF
- International Paper
- Mondi
- Smurfit Kappa
- Stora Enso
Other prominent vendors in the market include Biopac, Georgia-Pacific, Holmen, Hood Packaging, Kruger, WestRock, and Mayr-Melnhof Karton.
Segmentation by product type and analysis of the biodegradable paper packaging materials market
- Corrugated board
- Flexible paper
- Boxboard
According to this market research and analysis, the corrugated board segment dominated the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market during 2016 and will continue to dominate the market in the coming years as well. Factors such as the favorable economic conditions, the increasing demand from electrical goods market, and the emergence of online shopping, will boost the demand for corrugated boards in the market. Moreover, the rising consumption from developing nations such as the Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) countries and the increased world trade will also fuel the market’s growth prospects.
Segmentation by application and analysis of the biodegradable paper packaging materials market
- Food packaging
- Beverage packaging
- Electronic packaging
The global biodegradable paper packaging materials market for food packaging dominated the market during 2016 and its dominance is expected to continue until the end of 2021. This mainly attributes to the increasing trend for special types of packaging in the food packaging segment, the growing preference for convenience foods, and the changing consumer behavior.
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 global biodegradable paper packaging materials market?
- What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market?
- What are the challenges to market growth?
- Who are the key vendors in the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market?
- What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market?
- What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW?
- What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global biodegradable paper packaging materials market?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
- Key market highlights
PART 05: Market landscape
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by product type
- Global biodegradable paper packaging materials market by product type
- Global corrugated board packaging materials market
- Global boxboard packaging materials market
- Global biodegradable flexible packaging materials market
PART 07: Market segmentation by application
- Global biodegradable paper packaging materials market by application
- Global biodegradable paper packaging materials market for food packaging
- Global biodegradable paper packaging materials market for beverage packaging
- Global biodegradable paper packaging materials market for electronic packaging
- Global biodegradable packaging materials market for others
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
- Global biodegradable paper packaging materials market by geography
- Biodegradable paper packaging materials market in APAC
- Biodegradable paper packaging materials market in North America
- Biodegradable paper packaging materials market in Europe
- Biodegradable paper packaging materials market in ROW
PART 09: Decision framework
PART 10: Drivers and challenges
- Market drivers
- Impact of drivers on key geographies
- Market challenges
- Impact of challenges on key geographies
PART 11: Market trends
- Initiatives by governments and regulatory agencies
- Increasing product innovations
- Cost-effective biodegradable paper packaging
PART 12: Vendor landscape
- Competitive scenario
- Other prominent vendors
PART 13: Key vendor analysis
- BASF
- International Paper
- Mondi
- Smurfit Kappa
- Stora Enso
PART 14: Appendix
- List of abbreviations
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases

DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts

REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape
Key Questions Answered
- What are the key global market and the regional market share?
- What are the revenue-generating key market segments?
- What are the key factors driving and challenging this market’s growth?
- Who are the key market vendors and their growth strategies?
- What are the latest trends influencing the growth of this market?
- What are the variables influencing the market growth in the primary regions?
- What are the factors influencing the growth of the parent market?
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