India Paper Packaging Market Report by Product Type (Corrugated Boxes, Folding Boxes and Cases, Liquid Paperboard Cartons, Paper Bags and Sacks, and Others), Grade (Solid Bleached, Coated Recycled, Uncoated Recycled, and Others), Packaging Level (Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Tertiary Packaging), End Use Industry (Food, Beverages, Personal Care and Home Care, Healthcare, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

India Paper Packaging Market Report by Product Type (Corrugated Boxes, Folding Boxes and Cases, Liquid Paperboard Cartons, Paper Bags and Sacks, and Others), Grade (Solid Bleached, Coated Recycled, Uncoated Recycled, and Others), Packaging Level (Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Tertiary Packaging), End Use Industry (Food, Beverages, Personal Care and Home Care, Healthcare, and Others), and Region 2025-2033

Report Format: PDF+Excel | Report ID: SR112025A3324

Market Overview:

The India paper packaging market size reached USD 18.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 28.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.56% during 2025-2033.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024
USD 18.6 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033
USD 28.3 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 4.56%


Paper packaging comprises connected fibers obtained from numerous sources, including paper bags and sacks, liquid paperboard cartons, folding boxes and cases, and corrugated boxes. It is produced by decolorizing fibrous compounds derived from wood or recycled wastewater pulp. It assists in transporting, preserving and protecting a range of items. Moreover, as it is durable, sturdy, lightweight and customizable, it is gaining immense popularity in the pharmaceuticals, glassware and electronics industry across India.

The continuously emerging demand from the food and beverage (F&B), healthcare and personal care sectors represents one of the primary factors bolstering the paper packaging market growth in India. Moreover, the Government of India is undertaking numerous initiatives to minimize the usage of single-use plastics, which is influencing business firms to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions, thereby strengthening the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the India paper packaging market report, along with forecasts at the country and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, grade, packaging level and end use industry.

Breakup by Product Type:

India Paper Packaging Market

  • Corrugated Boxes
  • Folding Boxes and Cases
  • Liquid Paperboard Cartons
  • Paper Bags and Sacks
  • Others

Breakup by Grade:

  • Solid Bleached
  • Coated Recycled
  • Uncoated Recycled
  • Others

Breakup by Packaging Level:

  • Primary Packaging
  • Secondary Packaging
  • Tertiary Packaging

Breakup by End Use Industry:

  • Food
  • Beverages
  • Personal Care and Home Care
  • Healthcare
  • Others

Breakup by Region:

  • North India
  • West and Central India
  • South India
  • East India

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Segment Coverage Product Type, Grade, Packaging Level, End Use Industry, Region
Region Covered  North India, West and Central India, South India, East India
Customization Scope 10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support 10-12 Weeks
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Key Questions Answered in This Report

The India paper packaging market was valued at USD 18.6 Billion in 2024.

We expect the India paper packaging market to exhibit a CAGR of 4.56% during 2025-2033.

The increasing consumer environmental consciousness, along with the growing adoption of paper-based packaging as an alternative to plastic for minimizing pollution and toxin levels in the environment, is primarily driving the India paper packaging market.

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had led to the implementation of stringent lockdown regulations across the nation, resulting in the temporary closure of numerous end-use industries for paper packaging.

Based on the product type, the India paper packaging market has been segregated into corrugated boxes, folding boxes and cases, liquid paperboard cartons, paper bags and sacks, and others. Among these, liquid paperboard cartons currently exhibit a clear dominance in the market.

Based on the end use industry, the India paper packaging market can be bifurcated into food, beverages, personal care and home care, healthcare, and others. Currently, beverages hold the largest market share.

On a regional level, the market has been classified into North India, West and Central India, South India, and East India.

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India Paper Packaging Market Report by Product Type (Corrugated Boxes, Folding Boxes and Cases, Liquid Paperboard Cartons, Paper Bags and Sacks, and Others), Grade (Solid Bleached, Coated Recycled, Uncoated Recycled, and Others), Packaging Level (Primary Packaging, Secondary Packaging, Tertiary Packaging), End Use Industry (Food, Beverages, Personal Care and Home Care, Healthcare, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
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