| Product Code: ETC229308 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market is projected to witness mixed growth rate patterns during 2025 to 2029. Growth accelerates to 8.19% in 2028, following an initial rate of 3.64%, before easing to 3.24% at the end of the period.

The corrugated board packaging market in South Africa is expanding due to its use in diverse sectors such as retail, food & beverage, and electronics. The market benefits from the growing e-commerce sector, which requires durable and sustainable packaging solutions.
The South African corrugated board packaging market is driven by factors such as the increasing demand from industries such as food and beverage, e-commerce, electronics, and consumer goods, where packaging plays a critical role in product protection and branding. Corrugated board packaging offers advantages such as strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness, making it suitable for shipping, storage, and display applications. Moreover, factors such as the growth of online retailing, the need for sustainable packaging solutions, and the emphasis on product safety and hygiene are driving market growth in South Africa. Additionally, innovations in packaging design, printing technology, and material recycling are driving market expansion.
The South African corrugated board packaging market faces challenges such as material sourcing and sustainability. Ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality raw materials for packaging production while minimizing environmental impact and meeting consumer demands for eco-friendly packaging poses challenges to manufacturers in the market.
Government policies focus on waste management, recycling, and sustainable packaging practices to reduce the environmental impact of corrugated board packaging. Initiatives include extended producer responsibility programs, eco-labeling requirements, and incentives for eco-friendly packaging alternatives.
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 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Overview |
3.1 South Africa Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
4 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing e-commerce industry in South Africa leading to increased demand for corrugated board packaging |
4.2.2 Rising focus on sustainable packaging solutions driving the adoption of corrugated board packaging |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of eco-friendly packaging materials |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating raw material prices impacting production costs |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative packaging materials like plastics and metals |
4.3.3 Challenges in recycling and waste management of corrugated board packaging |
5 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Trends |
6 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market, By Types |
6.1 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market, By End-user Industry |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By End-user Industry, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Processed Foods, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Fresh Food and Produce, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Beverages, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper Products, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Electrical Products, 2021-2031F |
6.1.8 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenues & Volume, By Other End-user Industries, 2021-2031F |
7 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Percentage of recycled content in corrugated board packaging products |
8.2 Adoption rate of corrugated board packaging in key industries (e.g., food and beverage, electronics) |
8.3 Number of new sustainable packaging regulations or initiatives introduced by the government |
9 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Opportunity Assessment, By End-user Industry, 2021 & 2031F |
10 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 South Africa Corrugated Board Packaging Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |