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Cardboard Trays Market Forecast (2025-2035) | Key Driver, Restraint, and Growth Opportunity
Cardboard Trays Market Forecast (2025-2035) | Key Driver, Restraint, and Growth Opportunity
According to recent analysis, the global cardboard trays market is expected to grow from USD 5.4 Billion in 2025 to USD 9.6 Billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period, registering a robust CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. This growth has seen increasing the demand for sustainable packaging, evolving retail formats, and cost-effective supply chain solutions.
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Industries such as agriculture, food delivery, and electronics are shifting to corrugated and molded fiber trays to meet both performance and environmental goals. Cardboard trays offer protection, custom branding, and are compatible with automation systems, making it ideal for high-speed packaging lines. For instance, in April 2024, Smurfit Kappa collaborated with a major fruit exporter in Latin America to develop moisture-resistant cardboard trays that replaced polystyrene containers, resulting in a 25% cost saving and improved shelf presentation.
"Key Driver, Restraint, and Growth Opportunity Shaping the Cardboard Trays Market
Governments and retailers are pushing for packaging that cuts down on plastic waste, which impacted the use of cardboard trays. These trays are recyclable and meet new rules on sustainable packaging. companies prefer cardboard to improve environmental image and follow packaging laws and norms. For instance, recent packaging policies under the European Green Deal and the UK Plastic Packaging Tax have led food and retail brands to replace plastic trays with cardboard ones in ready-meal and produce sections.
One of the key barriers in adapting cardboard trays brings some cost challenges. Trays that need to handle moisture or heavy products often require extra coating or better material, which increases the price. This can be hard for small businesses or companies in cost-sensitive markets.
The major opportunities lie in the food delivery and e-commerce sectors. Cardboard trays are light, easy to stack, and support printed branding, which helps with both delivery and marketing. companies in grocery and meal-kit services can be benefitted using cardboard trays for better efficiency and customer appeal. For instance, in 2024, a meal-kit provider in Southeast Asia moved to custom-printed cardboard trays, cutting transport costs by 18% and boosting repeat orders due to better packaging quality.
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Regional Analysis of Cardboard Trays Market
North America holds a dominant position in the Cardboard Trays Market, accounting for approximately ~46% share in 2025, and is expected to maintain steady growth through 2035. The region's shift toward sustainable packaging, driven by both consumer demand and state-level bans on single-use plastics, has increased the adoption of recyclable alternatives like cardboard trays. Companies are focusing on eco-friendly materials to align with ESG goals and avoid penalties linked to plastic waste. For instance, in 2023, Walmart and Kroger announced plans to phase out plastic produce containers and adopt molded fiber and corrugated trays across all their U.S. stores. This has increased demand for biodegradable and compostable packaging across food and beverage segments.
Recent product launches, For Instance, in 2024, McDonald's Canada's switch to cardboard trays gave a strong push to the market by creating large, steady demand across multiple cities. This helped boost local production and showed other food chains that switching from plastic to cardboard is possible. It has also opened the wider gate for packaging suppliers to offer better tray designs, improve durability, and support bulk orders. With more restaurants looking to cut plastic use, demand for simple, recyclable trays is expected to grow in the coming years.
Major companies shaping the cardboard trays market include Brodrene Hartmann (Hartmann Group), DS Smith Plc, ESCO Technologies Inc., Georgia-Pacific LLC, Graphic Packaging International, International Paper Company, Klabin S.A., and Other Key Players. These firms are focusing on developing lightweight, durable cardboard trays that are both recyclable and suitable for modern supply chains.
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The cardboard trays market has been segmented as follows:
Cardboard Trays Market Analysis, By Product Type
Die-Cut Trays
Foldable Trays
Slotted Trays
Self-Locking Trays
Compartment Trays
Customized/Printed Trays
Cardboard Trays Market Analysis, By Material Type
Corrugated Cardboard
Solid Bleached Sulfate (SBS)
Recycled Paperboard
Kraft Paperboard
Others
Cardboard Trays Market Analysis, By Packaging
Primary Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Tertiary Packaging
Cardboard Trays Market Analysis, By End Use Industry
Food & Beverage
Retail & Consumer Goods
Electronics & Electricals
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Industrial Packaging
Personal Care & Cosmetics
E-commerce & Logistics
Others
Cardboard Trays Market Analysis, By Distribution
Direct Sales (B2B)
Distributors/Wholesalers
Online Platforms
Retail Stores
Others
Cardboard Trays Market Analysis, by Printing
Flexographic Printing
Lithographic Printing
Digital Printing
Screen Printing
Offset Printing
Cardboard Trays Market Analysis, by Region
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
Africa
South America
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