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Carton Liner Market Size - By Material, Thickness, By Functionality, By End Use, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034
Report ID: GMI14461
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Published Date: July 2025
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors: Suraj Gujar , Kanhaiya Kathoke
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Base Year: 2024
Companies covered: 20
Tables & Figures: 772
Countries covered: 19
Pages: 170
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Carton Liner Market Size
The global carton liner market was estimated at USD 35.6 billion in 2024 with a volume of 21,621 kilo tons. The market is expected to grow from USD 37.4 billion in 2025 to USD 48.4 billion in 2030 and USD 60.4 billion by 2034 with a volume of 35,849 kilo tons, at a value CAGR of 5.5% and volume CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period of 2025–2034.
Top 2 companies hold 11.8% market share
Collective market share in 2024 is 18.4%
Carton Liner Market Trends
Carton Liner Market Analysis
Based on the material, the market is segmented into polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), aluminum foil, paper, and others.
Based on end use industry, the carton liner market is divided into food & beverage, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, chemicals & petrochemicals, agriculture & fertilizers, cosmetics & personal care, and others.
Based on thickness, the carton liner market is divided into less than 50 microns, 51–100 micron, 101-150 micron, and above 150 microns.
Based on functionality, the carton liner market is divided into moisture and oxygen barriers, VCI (volatile corrosion inhibitors), thermal protection, static shielding / ESD protection, and others.
North America carton liner market was valued at USD 9.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period of 2025 – 2034. The regional growth is propelled by the rapid expansion of e-commerce industry, implementation of food safety regulations by FDA, and the shift towards sustainable packaging.
Europe carton liner market held 21.5% of the total market share and accounted for USD 7.6 billion in 2024. The growing emphasis towards the EU circular economy plan has led to growing demand for recyclable and reusable liners such as PP woven liners under the SUP directive.
Asia Pacific dominated the carton liner market and accounted for 40.2% of the total market share in 2024. This growth is fueled by the increasing disposable income and urbanization, growth of food & beverage and electronic industry, and the growing demand for sustainable packaging. Moreover, the shift towards recyclable and biodegradable packaging fuels the demand for carton liners, backed by government regulations and consumer preferences for sustainable products.
The Latin America carton liner market was valued at USD 2.2 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period. Increasing urbanization and changing lifestyle of consumers are the major growth drivers, which has led to surge in demand for convenient and hygienic packaging solutions. Carton liners are widely being used for dairy, juices, and frozen food packaging.
MEA carton liner market is projected to surpass USD 2.8 billion by 2034. Several countries such as UAE and South Africa are imposing environmental policies, that encourage sustainable packaging solutions. Additionally, the growing dairy processing industry in countries such as Egypt, Kenya, and Saudi Arabia are further fueling the demand for aseptic and hygienic carton packaging.
Carton Liner Market Share
Carton Liner Market Company
Some of the prominent players operating in the market include:
Amcor plc, Huhtamaki, Mondi, Sealed Air Corporation, and Inteplast Group dominate the market and are positioned as the market leaders, owing to their vast global reach, product ranges, and continuous investments in R&D and eco-friendly materials. They supply an extensive range of best-selling carton liners, including compostable, recyclable, and thermal-resistant, for prominent end-use industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and industrial packaging. Their well-established supply chains, regulatory compliance, and long-term relationships with global brands also augment their leadership role in the global market.
The carton liner market challengers include 3D Barrier Bags Inc, IMPAK Corporation, Insulated Products Corporation, Plascon Group, and Protective Packaging Ltd. They specialize in vacuum-sealable liners, anti-static barrier bags, thermal insulation blankets, and multilayer film assemblies. They may not have the global presence of industry giants, but they remain competitive in niche markets like electronics, cold-chain logistics, and shipping hazardous materials. Their primary strength lies in designing customization, product quality consistency, and an acute awareness of each client, particular regulatory, and performance requirements.
The followers segment includes NPP Group, Orion Plastics Inc., Chantler Packages, Encore Poly, Flexoplas Packaging Ltd, and Heritage Packaging, catering to local or regional markets. These companies offer simple carton liners used in food service, agriculture, and light industry applications. They operate business models emphasized on cost-effective manufacturing, geography-based services, and stable product quality for routine packaging requirements.
Grounded Packaging, Better Packaging Co., Sancell, Adventpac, and Alpine Packaging, Inc are the niche players. They are specialized companies focusing on novel sustainable and eco-friendly carton liner products. Focused on compostable films, recyclable packaging, and low-carbon materials, these companies sell to emerging segments such as ethical retail, organic food delivery, and green logistics. Their agile business models, strong branding, and ESG alignment position them well to gain from growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, even as they have relatively low overall market share.
Carton Liner Industry News
This carton liner market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Kilo Tons) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:
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By Material
By Thickness
By Functionality
By End Use
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