Micro Flute Paper Global Market Report 2024

The micro flute paper market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.61 billion in 2023 to $3.85 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to trends in the packaging industry, changing consumer preferences, improvements in supply chain efficiencies, retailer requirements, and increased environmental awareness.

The micro flute paper market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.81 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of e-commerce, customization trends, regulatory emphasis on sustainability, enhancement of brand image, and the adoption of cost-effective packaging solutions. Major trends expected in this forecast period include a focus on lightweighting and material efficiency, expansion of product offerings, digitalization in printing processes, regulatory compliance and certification, as well as collaboration for sustainable supply chains.

The continued expansion of e-commerce is anticipated to drive the growth of the micro flute paper market in the future. E-commerce involves the online buying and selling of goods and services, with micro flute paper serving as a packaging solution in this sector, encompassing corrugated trays, folding cartons, and various packaging formats. The surge in e-commerce activities contributes to heightened demand for micro flute paper. For example, data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that estimated retail e-commerce sales in the United States reached $299.1 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, reflecting a 4.1% growth from the previous quarter. Additionally, there was a 6.2% increase in e-commerce sales during the same period compared to 2021, underscoring the pivotal role of e-commerce in propelling the micro flute paper market.

The increased penetration of retail is poised to propel the growth of the micro flute paper market in the foreseeable future. Retail, involving the direct sale of goods or services to consumers through physical stores, online platforms, or a combination of both, utilizes micro flute paper for eco-friendly receipt printing, contributing to sustainable and efficient transaction processes. Recent statistics from the UK Parliament indicate that retail sales in Great Britain totaled $9.7 billion (£9.0 billion) per week in October 2023, up from an estimated $9 billion (£8.4 billion) in September 2023. This growth in retail sales emphasizes the driving force of the greater penetration of retail in the micro-fute paper market.

Leading companies in the micro-fute paper market are channeling their efforts into developing advanced systems, such as digital cutting and creasing systems, to enhance efficiency and maximize market profitability. Digital cutting and creasing systems employ digital methods to precisely cut and crease materials such as paper or cardboard in diverse shapes and patterns. As an example, McGowans Digital Print, based in Ireland, installed the first Highcon Beam 2 digital cutting and creasing system in the country. This advanced system, integrated into an end-to-end digital print and packaging workflow, facilitates efficient handling of folding carton and micro flute corrugated packaging projects, minimizing setup time and waste to meet tight deadlines for short-run projects.

Innovative packaging solutions, particularly in the form of eco-friendly and sustainable gift packaging, are becoming a prominent trend among major companies in the micro-fute paper market. Eco-friendly and sustainable gift packaging offers a recyclable alternative to traditional rigid boxes, minimizing environmental impact. Metsä Board, a Finland-based producer of premium fresh fiber paperboards, introduced micro-flute gift packaging in October 2023. This eco-friendly solution features a micro-flute base and lid design, developed to reduce material usage and environmental impact while providing a lighter yet robust option for premium products such as cosmetics. The micro-flute packaging, with a smaller flute size compared to traditional corrugated boards, allows for printing flexibility and is designed for production efficiency, seamlessly integrating into existing production lines.

In March 2023, Parksons Packaging, an India-based packaging solutions provider, acquired MK Printpack. This acquisition aims to leverage MK Printpack’s expertise in manufacturing high-quality micro flute cartons, utilizing its large-format printing capability and strategically located manufacturing facilities. MK Printpack, an India-based printing and packaging company, specializes in the production of micro flute paper packaging cartoons.

Major companies operating in the micro flute paper market report are Smurfit Kappa Group, Van Genechten Packaging, Stora Enso Oyj, Netpak Packaging Inc., WestRock Company, Novolex Holdings, DS Smith Plc, Mayr-Melnhof Packaging International GmbH, Cascades Sonoco, Mondi Group, Shanghai DE Printed Box, International Paper Company, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Oji Holdings Corporation, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd., Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd., Shandong Bohui Paper Industry Co. Ltd., Vinda International Holdings Limited, Shenzhen YUTO Packaging Technology Co. Ltd., Rengo Co. Ltd., Grigeo AB, Honeywell International Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Dingxin Group Co. Ltd., Prowell Paper LLC, Guangzhou Huatian Paper Co. Ltd., Horizon Pulp & Paper Ltd., Cheng Loong Corp., Evergreen Packaging Inc., Kishu Paper Co. Ltd., Cartiere del Garda S.p.A., Visy Industries.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the micro flute paper market in 2023. The regions covered in the micro flute paper market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the micro flute paper market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The main types of micro-flute papers include A-Flute, B-Flute, C-Flute, E-Flute, F-Flute, and others. A flute denotes a specific flute size in corrugated cardboard or paperboard, with 36 flutes per foot, commonly utilized in double-wall applications and heavy-duty shipping boxes due to its excellent stacking strength and protective packaging cushioning. These papers are manufactured using various materials, including recycled and virgin content, and are available in a range of sizes and basis weights, such as up to 100 GSM, 100 to 175 GSM, 175 to 250 GSM, and above 250 GSM. End users of micro-flute paper include industries such as food and beverages, consumer electronics, healthcare, personal and household care, among others.

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The micro-flute paper market consists of sales of BC flute, BE flute, BA flute, and EE flute. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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