Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) Board Market Report 2025

This Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) Board market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $8.59 billion in 2024 to $9.01 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in consumer goods industries, rise of quick service restaurants, rise of shelf-ready packaging in retail, growing consumer awareness about health and hygiene, and expansion of the personal care industry.

The solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.75 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increased focus on packaging innovation in electronics, balancing high-quality features with cost-effectiveness, companies are investing in research and development to innovate and improve SBS board properties, recyclable and compostable coatings, and improvements in food safety standards. Major trends in the forecast period include lightweight packaging solutions, automation in manufacturing, use of 3D printing technology, integration of AR features in SBS board packaging, and use of AI algorithms to detect defects.

The growth of the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market is expected to be driven by the packaging industry. This sector encompasses the design, production, and supply of materials used for packaging products, ensuring their protection during distribution, storage, sale, and usage. The rapid expansion of e-commerce has significantly increased the demand for shipping and protective packaging solutions. Moreover, consumer preferences for convenient and portable products have spurred innovation in single-serve and on-the-go packaging designs. Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS) board plays a vital role in supporting the packaging industry due to its attributes such as high printability, visual appeal, superior strength and durability, versatile applications, eco-friendly and recyclable properties, and enhanced barrier capabilities. These qualities make SBS board an ideal choice for safeguarding and promoting a diverse range of products. For example, Invest India forecasts that the Indian packaging market will reach $204.81 Bn by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 26.7% from 2020 to 2025, underscoring the significant influence of the expanding packaging industry on the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market.

Leading companies in the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market are placing a strong emphasis on developing sustainable products in response to increasing consumer and regulatory demands for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Sustainable packaging refers to packaging designs that minimize environmental impact by using eco-friendly materials or incorporating reusable features. For instance, Clearwater Paper, a US-based paper and forest product manufacturing company, introduced NuVo with BioPBS in June 2022. NuVo with BioPBS is an environmentally friendly cup made from solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board infused with BioPBS, a biodegradable and compostable bioplastic. This innovative material combines the strength and printability of SBS board with the eco-friendly benefits of BioPBS, making it a sustainable packaging solution.

In December 2022, WestRock, a US-based packaging and container manufacturing company, acquired Grupo Gondi for $970 million. This strategic acquisition enhances WestRock's presence in the Latin American packaging market, bolstering its offerings with four paper mills, nine corrugated packaging plants, and six high graphic plants from Grupo Gondi. This expansion strengthens WestRock's ability to provide comprehensive packaging solutions regionally, particularly focusing on sustainable packaging solutions and high-quality paperboard products.

Major companies operating in the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market are WestRock Company, International Paper Company, Stora Enso, Smurfit Kappa, Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK), Georgia-Pacific, ITC Limited, Sappi Limited, Billerud AB, Fedrigoni, JK Paper Ltd., Holmen Iggesund, Oji Fibre Solutions (NZ) Limited, PakFactory, Diamond Packaging, Newman & Company Inc., Lamitech Inc., Sandusky Packaging Corporation, Cascades Sonoco, Hammond Paper Company Limited.

North America was the largest region in the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Solid bleached sulfate (SBS) Board is a top-tier paperboard derived from bleached virgin wood pulp, renowned for its smooth, white surface ideal for printing and packaging purposes. It is prized for its strength, rigidity, and exceptional printability, making it well-suited for premium packaging, retail boxes, and food-safe applications. The smooth, white finish of SBS board ensures vivid and high-quality printed outcomes, making it a favored option for upscale product packaging.

The main product types in the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board category are solid bleached sulfate C1S and solid bleached sulfate C2S. Solid bleached sulfate C1S (coated one side) is a premium paperboard coated on one side, delivering a smooth, glossy finish perfect for top-notch printing. Various categories include coated and uncoated SBS boards utilized for folding cartons, cups and plates, liquid packaging, and other applications. The diverse end uses encompass food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical packaging, graphical applications, electronics packaging, and more.

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The solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as high-quality packaging solutions for luxury goods, exceptional printing capabilities for vibrant designs, and strong structural integrity for product protection. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The solid bleached sulfate (sbs) board market also includes sales of packaging materials, board grades, and cartons. 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.

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