Australia Corrugated Boxes Market

Australia Corrugated Boxes Market Overview:

The Australia corrugated boxes market size reached USD 5.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.70% during 2025-2033. Rising e-commerce activity, increasing demand from food and beverage and personal care sectors, growth in sustainable packaging solutions, expanding logistics networks, and government focus on eco-friendly materials supporting recyclable, biodegradable corrugated packaging adoption across various industries are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market.

Australia Corrugated Boxes Market Trends:

Boost in High-Capacity and Sustainable Box Manufacturing

Australia’s corrugated boxes sector is seeing increased focus on high-volume production paired with sustainability. A newly established facility in Queensland now manufactures up to one million boxes each day using entirely recycled paper. Designed to serve major sectors like food, beverage, and agriculture, the plant integrates wide-format corrugator systems for efficient, large-scale output. This move aligns with broader efforts to expand domestic packaging capabilities through technologically advanced and eco-conscious operations. Such developments point toward a shift in how producers meet rising demand while minimizing environmental impact. The integration of recycled materials and modern machinery reflects ongoing upgrades in Australia’s packaging infrastructure, strengthening the country’s ability to support supply chain needs with faster turnaround and reduced reliance on virgin resources. For example, in October 2023, Visy opened a corrugated cardboard box facility in Hemmant, Queensland. The plant can produce up to one million boxes daily using 100% recycled paper. It supports packaging for the food, beverage, and agriculture industries. The site features advanced 2.8 m-wide corrugator technology and is part of Visy's long-term investment in packaging infrastructure across Australia.

Regulatory Push for Circular Packaging Systems

Australia’s corrugated boxes market is moving toward stronger alignment with environmental and circular economy goals. Proposed national reforms are under review to overhaul existing packaging regulations, with the government actively seeking public input. These reforms focus on increasing recycling rates, minimizing landfill waste, and ensuring that packaging materials are designed for reuse or recovery. For the corrugated boxes segment, this signals a likely shift toward stricter compliance standards and a broader adoption of recyclable and renewable inputs. The initiative underscores the role of policy in shaping packaging practices, encouraging industry players to adapt manufacturing and sourcing processes. As regulatory expectations tighten, manufacturers will be expected to demonstrate greater accountability in material choices and waste reduction, potentially accelerating innovation in sustainable fiber use, design efficiency, and closed-loop production models across the corrugated packaging supply chain. For instance, in October 2024, the Australian government sought public feedback on proposed reforms to packaging regulations aimed at improving environmental outcomes and supporting the transition to a circular economy.

Australia Corrugated Boxes Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material used and end use.

Material Used Insights:

• Recycled Corrugates
• Virgin Corrugates

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material used. This includes recycled corrugates and virgin corrugates.

End Use Insights:

• Food Products and Beverages
• Paper Products
• Electrical and Electronic Goods
• Personal Care and Household Goods
• Chemicals
• Glassware and Ceramics
• Textile Goods
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes food products and beverages, paper products, electrical and electronic goods, personal care and household goods, chemicals, glassware and ceramics, textile goods, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Corrugated Boxes Market News:

• In March 2024, the Victorian Government reported that Australia's recovered paper exports increased by approximately 7% over the year ending March 2024, reaching 1.093 Million Tons, with corrugated packaging being a primary application.
• In November 2023, Opal officially opened its corrugated cardboard packaging facility in Wodonga. The 55,000-square-meter site uses high-speed manufacturing and processes recycled and kraft paper from Opal’s Botany and Maryvale mills. It will supply packaging for fresh produce, food processing, and FMCG sectors across Australia. The facility features advanced automation for materials and waste handling, supporting sustainable packaging production.

Australia Corrugated Boxes Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia corrugated boxes market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia corrugated boxes market on the basis of material used?
• What is the breakup of the Australia corrugated boxes market on the basis of end use?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia corrugated boxes market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia corrugated boxes market?
• What is the structure of the Australia corrugated boxes market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia corrugated boxes market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia corrugated boxes market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia corrugated boxes market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia corrugated boxes industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.