At the start of a new year, it’s always worth exploring what the months ahead might bring. In 2025, with the backdrop of recent elections, rising costs, the ongoing shift away from plastics, and continued conflict in Europe, the outlook for the paper packaging sector is especially intriguing.
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Folding cartons and corrugated have had something of a bumpy ride over the last two or three years, with production down last year and bottoming out during 2024. Neil Osment, MD of packaging market research company NOA, looks at what the next few years might have in store for these major paper packaging formats.
Our research provides forecasts for the next 5 – 10 years for the supply of and demand for cartonboard and microflute corrugated packaging with a focus on board based barrier applications, arising out of the substitution of single use plastics.
It’s generally understood at all levels – government, industry, and consumer – that plastic packaging should move (indeed, is moving) towards greener alternatives. Neil Osment, from packaging market research company NOA, explores the opportunities for corrugated and folding cartons, looking specifically at food packaging that needs a liner.
