According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market size was valued at US$ 1471 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2209 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.0% during review period.
In 2025, global Honeycomb Paperboard for Packaging production reached approximately 1.24 million tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 1,150 per ton.
The gross profit margin of major companies in the industry is between 18% – 32%.
In 2025, the global production capacity of honeycomb paperboard for packaging was approximately 1.66 million tons.
Honeycomb Paperboard for Packaging is a lightweight yet strong structural material made from recycled paper. It consists of a core layer of hexagonal honeycomb cells sandwiched between two flat linerboards. This structure provides exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, cushioning, and compressive resistance, making it an ideal, sustainable alternative to traditional wood, plastic, or solid cardboard for protective packaging, pallets, and interior dunnage.
The industrial chain for Honeycomb Paperboard starts upstream with waste paper collection, recycling facilities, and suppliers of adhesives and processing equipment. Midstream involves specialized manufacturers who produce the honeycomb core via expansion processes and bond it to linerboards using adhesives, then cut and form it into various products. Downstream applications are extensive, including heavy-duty protective packaging for furniture and appliances, lightweight pallets and skids for logistics, interior protective inserts for automotive parts, and point-of-purchase displays. The chain is supported by design and prototyping services, as well as equipment suppliers for automated forming and cutting.
The market for Honeycomb Paperboard is driven by the global push for sustainable packaging solutions and stringent regulations on plastic and wood usage in logistics. Its high strength-to-weight ratio offers significant cost savings in transportation. Key growth areas include e-commerce protective packaging, lightweight pallets for automated warehouses, and interior components for electric vehicles (battery packaging). Innovation focuses on water-resistant treatments, fire-retardant properties, and integration with automated packaging lines. However, competition from alternative materials like molded pulp and corrugated plastic remains, and market penetration is hindered by higher initial material cost compared to standard corrugated cardboard and the need for customer education on its structural benefits.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Kilotons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include CORINT, Grigeo, Axxor, Honicel, Cartoflex, Forlit, BEWI, Bestem, Dufaylite, L'Hexagone, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Continuous Paper Honeycomb
Blocks Paper Honeycomb
Expanded Paper Honeycomb
Market segment by Core Structure
Standard Honeycomb Core Board
Reinforced Honeycomb Paperboard
Market segment by Facing Material
Kraft Paper Faced Honeycomb Board
Corrugated Paper Faced Honeycomb Board
Market segment by Application
Furniture
Automotive
Packaging Production
Construction
Major players covered
CORINT
Grigeo
Axxor
Honicel
Cartoflex
Forlit
BEWI
Bestem
Dufaylite
L'Hexagone
Tivuplast
QK Honeycomb Products
HXPP
American Containers
Cascades
DS Smith
IPC
Shenzhen Prince New Materials
Zhengye
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Honeycomb Paperboard For Packaging sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
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