United Kingdom Corrugated Packaging Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Wall Type (Single Wall Corrugated, Double Wall Corrugates, and Triple Wall Corrugates), By Printing Technology (Lithography, Flexography, Digital Printing, and Others), By End User (Processed Food, Fresh Food & Product, Beverages, Paper Products, Electrical Products, and Others), and United Kingdom Corrugated Packaging Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

United Kingdom Corrugated Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Corrugated Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 3.98 Billion in 2023.
• The U.K. Corrugated Packaging Market is growing at a CAGR of 2.53% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Corrugated Packaging Market Size is expected to reach USD 5.11 Billion by 2033

The United Kingdom Corrugated Packaging Market is anticipated to exceed USD 5.11 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 2.53% from 2023 to 2033. The growing adoption of lightweight materials and scope for printing innovations in the electronics & personal care segment and strong demand from the e-commerce sector are driving the growth of the corrugated packaging market in the UK.     

Market Overview

The corrugated packaging market refers to the market for boxes or containers made from corrugated cardboard, a material consisting of a fluted or wavy layer sandwiched between two flat liners that provide strength, durability, and cushioning, especially during shipping and storage. Corrugated cartons are made up of a few layers of material. The material is also lightweight which is an important consideration for shipping a significant number of packages. There is a growing focus on the demand for efficient packaging owing to the rising subscription services and cross-border shipments, making corrugated packaging crucial for e-commerce growth. Further, the integration of digital printing with the increasing application of high-quality customized designs on corrugated boxes is propelling the corrugated packaging market. The rising e-commerce, sustainability concerns, and the need for durable, cost-effective packaging solutions across diverse sectors are bolstering the market growth opportunities for corrugated packaging.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK corrugated packaging market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom corrugated packaging market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the UK corrugated packaging market.

Driving Factors

The increasing adoption of lightweight packaging without compromising strength, durability, and protective properties is driving the corrugated packaging market. The growth in the e-commerce sector is majorly responsible for driving the demand for corrugated packaging in order to protect the products during shipping and handling, thereby propelling the market. The growing emphasis on enhancing branding, shelf appeal, and sustainability of corrugated packaging of personal care products is driving the market growth. The emergence of digital printing for enabling high-quality, customized, and cost-effective packaging solutions along with promoting sustainability is driving the market growth.

Restraining Factors

The concerns regarding the availability and durability of materials for corrugated packaging are challenging the market. The volatility in the raw material prices may hamper market growth.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom corrugated packaging market share is classified into wall type, printing technology, and end user. 

• The single wall corrugated segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom corrugated packaging market is segmented by wall type into single wall corrugated, double wall corrugates, and triple wall corrugates. Among these, the single wall corrugated segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Single wall packaging is lighter and more cost-effective than double and triple wall corrugates, providing basic protection and suitable for shipping lightweight or non-fragile items. The adoption of corrugated packaging across diverse sectors, for simplifying inventory management is propelling the market in the single wall corrugated segment.

• The flexography segment dominated the market with a major market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom corrugated packaging market is segmented by printing technology into lithography, flexography, digital printing, and others. Among these, the flexography segment dominated the market with a major market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. In this segment, flexible photopolymer printing plates are mounted on rotating cylinders within a web press. It uses a quick printing process in which quick drying inks are used, which works on a variety of absorbent and non-absorbent materials. The high-quality prints delivered by flexography technology on corrugated cardboards are propelling the market.

• The processed food segment dominated the market with the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom corrugated packaging market is segmented by end user into processed food, fresh food & product, beverages, paper products, electrical products, and others. Among these, the processed food segment dominated the market with the largest market share and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Corrugated packaging provides robust protection to the processed food during transportation and storage. The increasing consumption of cereals, crackers, and other snack foods is propelling the market demand in the processed food segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. corrugated packaging market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Mondi Group
• Smurfit Kappa Group
• Ds Smith Plc
• Westrock Company
• Gwp Group
• The Box Factory Limited
• Cbs Packaging Group
• Saxon Packaging (Smurfit Kappa Group)
• Nuttall Packaging
• International Paper Company
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In April 2022, UK-based sustainable packaging provider DS Smith has developed a corrugated cardboard box for e-commerce shipments of medical devices.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at U.K., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Corrugated Packaging Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

UK Corrugated Packaging Market, By Wall Type

• Single Wall Corrugated
• Double Wall Corrugates
• Triple Wall Corrugates

UK Corrugated Packaging Market, By Printing Technology

• Lithography
• Flexography
• Digital Printing
• Others

UK Corrugated Packaging Market, By End User  

• Processed Food
• Fresh Food & Product
• Beverages
• Paper Products
• Electrical Products
• Others