Australia Folding Carton Market Outlook | Size, Growth, Trends, Share, Value, Analysis, Industry, Forecast, Companies, Revenue & COVID-19 IMPACT

Market Forecast By Type (Biopolymer, Paper and Paperboard, Plastics, Others), By End-Use Industry (Food and Beverages, Personal Care, Healthcare, Tobacco, Hardware and Electrical, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC325535 Publication Date: Aug 2022 Updated Date: Aug 2025 Product Type: Market Research Report
Publisher: 6Wresearch Author: Shubham Padhi No. of Pages: 75 No. of Figures: 35 No. of Tables: 20

Australia Folding Carton Market Size Growth Rate


The Australia Folding Carton Market may undergo a gradual slowdown in growth rates between 2025 and 2029. Starting high at 6.92% in 2025, the market steadily declines to 5.57% by 2029.

Australia Folding Carton Market Growth Rate

Australia Folding Carton Market Overview

The folding carton market in Australia encompasses the production and supply of paperboard-based packaging solutions used for consumer goods, food products, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Folding cartons are lightweight, versatile, and customizable packaging materials widely preferred for their eco-friendly properties and printing capabilities. In Australia, the folding carton market is driven by the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, brand differentiation, and product visibility on retail shelves. Moreover, advancements in printing and finishing technologies enable manufacturers to offer innovative and aesthetically appealing folding carton designs, further fueling market growth in Australia.

Drivers of the market

The folding carton market in Australia is being driven by the expanding food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, which extensively utilize folding carton packaging for product branding and marketing purposes. Folding cartons offer versatility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability, making them ideal for packaging a wide range of consumer goods. With increasing consumer awareness about product safety, hygiene, and environmental concerns, there is a growing demand for innovative and eco-friendly folding carton packaging solutions in Australia. Moreover, advancements in printing and packaging technologies are enabling manufacturers to produce customized folding cartons with attractive designs and enhanced functionality, driving market growth.

Challenges of the market

One of the challenges in the folding carton market in Australia is the increasing competition from alternative packaging materials and digitalization trends. Folding cartons are widely used for packaging various consumer goods such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. However, the growing popularity of flexible packaging solutions, sustainable packaging materials, and e-commerce packaging alternatives poses challenges for traditional folding carton manufacturers. Moreover, advancements in digital printing technologies enable shorter print runs, customization, and faster time-to-market, disrupting the conventional folding carton manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics.

Government Policy of the market

Government policies related to packaging waste management, recycling infrastructure, and sustainable materials drive the folding carton market in Australia. Regulations aimed at reducing packaging waste and promoting recycling influence packaging design and material choices. Government initiatives to improve recycling rates and invest in recycling infrastructure support the circular economy principles in the packaging industry. Additionally, policies promoting sustainable forestry practices and responsible sourcing of paperboard materials impact the supply chain of folding carton manufacturers.

Key Highlights of the Report:

  • Australia Folding Carton Market Outlook
  • Market Size of Australia Folding Carton Market, 2024
  • Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market, 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Revenues & Volume for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Australia Folding Carton Market Trend Evolution
  • Australia Folding Carton Market Drivers and Challenges
  • Australia Folding Carton Price Trends
  • Australia Folding Carton Porter's Five Forces
  • Australia Folding Carton Industry Life Cycle
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Type for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Biopolymer for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Paper and Paperboard for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Plastics for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By End-Use Industry for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Food and Beverages for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Personal Care for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Healthcare for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Tobacco for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Hardware and Electrical for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Historical Data and Forecast of Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume By Others for the Period 2018 - 2031
  • Australia Folding Carton Import Export Trade Statistics
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By Type
  • Market Opportunity Assessment By End-Use Industry
  • Australia Folding Carton Top Companies Market Share
  • Australia Folding Carton Competitive Benchmarking By Technical and Operational Parameters
  • Australia Folding Carton Company Profiles
  • Australia Folding Carton Key Strategic Recommendations

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1 Executive Summary

2 Introduction

2.1 Key Highlights of the Report

2.2 Report Description

2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation

2.4 Research Methodology

2.5 Assumptions

3 Australia Folding Carton Market Overview

3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators

3.2 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F

3.3 Australia Folding Carton Market - Industry Life Cycle

3.4 Australia Folding Carton Market - Porter's Five Forces

3.5 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

3.6 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F

4 Australia Folding Carton Market Dynamics

4.1 Impact Analysis

4.2 Market Drivers

4.2.1 Increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions

4.2.2 Growth in the food and beverage industry

4.2.3 Rise in e-commerce activities leading to the need for packaging solutions

4.3 Market Restraints

4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices

4.3.2 Intense competition in the packaging industry

4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to packaging waste and sustainability

5 Australia Folding Carton Market Trends

6 Australia Folding Carton Market, By Types

6.1 Australia Folding Carton Market, By Type

6.1.1 Overview and Analysis

6.1.2 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021-2031F

6.1.3 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Biopolymer, 2021-2031F

6.1.4 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper and Paperboard, 2021-2031F

6.1.5 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastics, 2021-2031F

6.1.6 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

6.2 Australia Folding Carton Market, By End-Use Industry

6.2.1 Overview and Analysis

6.2.2 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Food and Beverages, 2021-2031F

6.2.3 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Personal Care, 2021-2031F

6.2.4 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F

6.2.5 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Tobacco, 2021-2031F

6.2.6 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardware and Electrical, 2021-2031F

6.2.7 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F

7 Australia Folding Carton Market Import-Export Trade Statistics

7.1 Australia Folding Carton Market Export to Major Countries

7.2 Australia Folding Carton Market Imports from Major Countries

8 Australia Folding Carton Market Key Performance Indicators

8.1 Percentage of recycled materials used in folding carton production

8.2 Number of new product launches using folding cartons in the market

8.3 Customer satisfaction index related to the quality and sustainability of folding carton packaging

9 Australia Folding Carton Market - Opportunity Assessment

9.1 Australia Folding Carton Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F

9.2 Australia Folding Carton Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-Use Industry, 2021 & 2031F

10 Australia Folding Carton Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Australia Folding Carton Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024

10.2 Australia Folding Carton Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters

11 Company Profiles

12 Recommendations

13 Disclaimer

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