Containerboard consumption worldwide 2021-2032

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 7, 2025

Global containerboard consumption was estimated to be 185 million tons in 2023. The demand for containerboard is expected to increase over the next decade, reaching 226 million tons by 2032. Containerboard was the most in-demand paper product worldwide in 2023, followed by specialty paper.

Containerboard consumption worldwide from 2021 to 2023, with forecasts until 2032 (in million tons)

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November 2024

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2021 to 2023

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*Forecast from this year onward

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