Updated on 9th October 2026
Folding Cartons
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Buyer Power Score
-2.4
Supplier-favoured −5+5 Buyer-favoured
Negotiating position for this category, scored from supplier-favoured to buyer-favoured.
Recommended stance. Lock volume; dual-source strategically
Market size$185Bglobal, USD
CAGR5.5%base to forecast
Suppliers6tracked players
Signals12monitored
What to do
3Risk Exceptions
3Black number: sourced statements naming the countryRed badge: live signals (alerts) for the country
10 countries · 2 lanes from 29 sourced statementsCountries
Ranked by sourced statements.United States · 4 alerts4
Brazil1
Chile1
Indonesia1
India1
Ireland1
Austria1
Finland1
United Kingdom · 1 alert1
Switzerland1
SupplierHQProfileStatus
Smurfit Westrock plcGeorgia, USAFormed via the major 2024 merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, Smurfit Westrock is one of the world's largest paper-based packaging giants. The…ProfiledGraphic Packaging International LLCGeorgia, USAA dominant producer in the fiber-based packaging sector, specializing in sustainable folding cartons for the food, beverage, and household consumer…ProfiledMayr-Melnhof Karton AG (MM Group)Vienna, AustriaEurope's leading producer of cartonboard and converted folding cartons. MM Group utilizes a highly integrated business model from substrate…ProfiledStora Enso OyjHelsinki, FinlandA global bio-economy leader focused on renewable and recyclable materials. Stora Enso manufactures high-stiffness, low-carbon consumer boards and…ProfiledDS Smith plcLondon, United KingdomA prominent European and North American packaging provider centered around circular economy principles. DS Smith offers sustainable retail,…Profiled