Paper Tubes Market Overview

The global sales of paper tubes market are estimated to be worth USD 1.6 billion in 2021 and are anticipated to reach a value of USD 2.6 billion by 2031. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.0% over the forecast period between 2021 and 2031. The revenue generated by paper tubes market in 2020 was USD 1.5 billion.

The growing demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging in the cosmetics, food, and consumer goods industries propels the paper tubes market. The growing awareness about the environment and related regulations to decrease plastic consumption have opened up the path to the introduction of alternatives using recyclable and biodegradable paper.

Design innovations in paper tubes make them more durable and capable of significant customization to suit a wide range of packaging needs. Added to this, the growth in e-commerce and requirements for non-invasive, light packaging drive demand upwards. Additional growth is inspired by a widening market in personal care and luxury products underpinning demand for value-added, sustainable packaging solutions such as paper tubes.

Global Paper Tubes Industry Assessment

Attributes Key Insights
Historical Size, 2020 USD 1.5 billion
Estimated Size, 2021 USD 1.6 billion
Projected Size, 2031 USD 2.6 billion
Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) 5.0%

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Demand for Sustainable Packaging and Innovative Trends in the Packaging Industry to be a Significant Driver of Growth

Leading manufacturers in the packaging industry are turning to innovative ways to reduce their carbon footprint by adopting eco-friendly processes. The implementation of rigorous regulatory reforms to curb the use of plastic in several nations is also a major driver of demand.

Additionally, end-user preferences for bio-degradable materials such as paper have accelerated the adoption of paper tubes in the packaging of foods, oral care products, cosmetics, educational certificates, retail products, and others.

Shifting trends within the Packaging and warehousing Industry will influence the market outlook of paper tubes. Service providers have begun to deploy advanced technologies and tools such as IoT (Internet of Things) and predictive analysis for smart inventory management.

Many of these suppliers are shifting to using paper tubes due to its convenience and flexibility, which will increase its demand in the packaging and warehousing sector.

Cosmetics to the Largest Application of Paper Tubes during the Forecasted Period

Rising disposable income has led the cosmetics industry in emerging economies to grow at a rapid pace. Many cosmetics companies have stated their intention to switch to paper-based packaging.

Amorepacific, for instance, unveiled its latest technology in April 2021 to manufacture in-house paper tubes. L'Oreal has introduced paper tubes in their product packaging as well. The above trends will increase the market share of paper tubes in the Cosmetics segment.

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The USA and Canada Demand Outlook for Paper Tubes Market

The USA and Canada paper tube market is highly fragmented with a large number of players. Manufacturers of paper tubes in the USA are looking to include eco-friendly practices in their operations by recovering, reconfiguring, and returning to market the industrial paper tubes and cores.

For instance, Paper Tubes and Cores Corporation recovers used paper tubes and recycles them to create their products. The increasing awareness about planet conservation and sustainability will contribute to the rise in demand for paper tubes in the Packaging industry.

Europe Paper Tubes Market Outlook

Paper tubes are extensively utilised in the Food and Beverages industries in the region. Europe also exports a substantial share of its paper tubes products. The UK, Germany, and France hold a substantial market share in the Europe paper tubes market.

The market for paper tubes is estimated to grow considerably during the forecasted period owing to the flourishing Food and Beverage sector. Further, as consumers become more environmentally conscious, the demand for paper tubes will expand.

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Paper Tubes: Key Players

Some key manufacturers in the Paper Tubes market include

  • Ace Paper Tubes Corporation
  • Valk Industries Inc
  • SigmaQ
  • Heartland Products LLC
  • Wes-Pac Inc.
  • Rae Products
  • Chonqing Ubo Electrical Equipment Co Ltd.
  • Paper Tubes and Core Corporation
  • Sonoco
  • Ohio Paper Tube Company
  • H.N. ZAPF GMBH
  • Caraustar Industries
  • Luxpac
  • Royal Paper Products
  • Alpha Packaging Inc.
  • Jonesville Paper Tube Corp.

Paper Tubes: Market Segmentation

Based on Type:

  • Spiral wound Paper Tube
  • Convolute or Parallel wound Paper Tube

Based on Application:

  • Food and Beverages
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics
  • Automotive and Electronics
  • Construction
  • Printing and Paper-making
  • Others

Based on Distribution Channel:

  • B2B (Direct sales)
  • B2C (Indirect Sales)
    • Store-based
      • Specialty stores
      • Discount stores
      • Wholesale stores
      • Other retail-based formats
    • Online retail

Based on Region:

  • Europe
  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Oceania
Table of Content
  • 1. Executive Summary
  • 2. Industry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition
  • 3. Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent Industry Developments
  • 4. Global Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections
  • 5. Pricing Analysis
  • 6. Global Market Analysis and Forecast
    • 6.1. Type
    • 6.2. Application
    • 6.3. Distribution Channel
  • 7. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Type
    • 7.1. Spiral wound Paper Tube
    • 7.2. Convolute or Parallel wound Paper Tube
  • 8. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Application
    • 8.1. Food and Beverages
    • 8.2. Pharmaceuticals
    • 8.3. Cosmetics
    • 8.4. Automotive and Electronics
    • 8.5. Construction
    • 8.6. Printing and Paper-making
    • 8.7. Others
  • 9. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    • 9.1. B2B (Direct sales)
    • 9.2. B2C (Indirect Sales)
      • 9.2.1. Store-based
        • 9.2.1.1. Specialty stores
        • 9.2.1.2. Discount stores
        • 9.2.1.3. Wholesale stores
        • 9.2.1.4. Other retail-based formats
      • 9.2.2. Online retail
  • 10. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region
    • 10.1. Europe
    • 10.2. North America
    • 10.3. Latin America
    • 10.4. Asia Pacific
    • 10.5. Middle East and Africa
    • 10.6. Oceania
  • 11. Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 12. North America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 13. Latin America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 14. Asia Pacific Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 15. Middle East and Africa Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 16. Oceania Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries
  • 17. Sales Forecast by Type, Application, and Distribution Channel for 30 Countries
  • 18. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard
  • 19. Company Profile
    • 19.1. Ace Corporation
    • 19.2. Valk Industries Inc
    • 19.3. SigmaQ
    • 19.4. Heartland Products LLC
    • 19.5. Wes-Pac Inc.
    • 19.6. Rae Products
    • 19.7. Chonqing Ubo Electrical Equipment Co Ltd.
    • 19.8. and Core Corporation
    • 19.9. Sonoco
    • 19.10. Ohio Paper Tube Company
    • 19.11. H.N. ZAPF GMBH
    • 19.12. Caraustar Industries
    • 19.13. Luxpac
    • 19.14. Royal Paper Products
    • 19.15. Alpha Packaging Inc.
    • 19.16. Jonesville Paper Tube Corp.

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