南美瓦楞紙包裝市場：市場佔有率分析、產業趨勢與統計及成長預測（2026-2031 年）

根據 Mordor Intelligence 預測，南美瓦楞紙包裝市場規模將從 2025 年的 161.9 億美元成長到 2026 年的 168.3 億美元，到 2031 年將達到 199.1 億美元，2026 年至 2031 年的複合年成長率預計為 3.42%預計為 3.42%。

本報告按材料（原生牛皮箱紙板、再生紙板等）、瓦楞類型（A型瓦楞等）、包裝類型（普通開槽紙盒等）、壁厚結構（單層壁等）、印刷技術（柔版印刷等）、終端用戶行業（加工食品等）和地區進行細分。市場預測以美元計價。

南美瓦楞紙板包裝市場趨勢與洞察

電子商務的擴張正在加速對紙板的需求。

2023年，巴西線上零售業的包裝材料產量達到120萬噸，較去年同期成長22%。這直接推動了南美瓦楞紙箱市場的發展。履約中心越來越傾向於使用300mm x 200mm x 150mm的模組化標準槽型紙箱，這種紙箱能夠順利通過自動化分類機，減少緩衝材料的使用和人工干預。哥倫比亞的電子商務產業在2024年實現了15%的成長，在波哥大和麥德林等物流樞紐周邊地區，瓦楞紙板的需求穩步成長。跨境商平台將巴西庫存的訂單發送給阿根廷，並在南美共同市場（Mercosur）內採用相同的包裝標準，從而在南美瓦楞紙箱市場建立了結構性需求。隨著末端物流基礎設施的完善，預計未來兩到三年內，瓦楞紙板市場將加速向區域中心城市擴張。

轉向減輕重量以降低物流成本

區域貨運公司正採用體積重量計費方式，對體積較大的包裝收取附加費。這促使托運人從單層B型瓦楞紙板（450克/平方公尺）轉向雙層E型或F型瓦楞紙箱%。秘魯酪梨托運商透過採用符合ISPM 15托盤規定的透氣E型瓦楞紙箱，進一步提升了其在南美瓦楞紙箱市場的知名度。這種紙箱在35天的運輸期內仍能保持透氣性。升級到微型瓦楞紙板生產設備需要超過1500萬美元的投資，這造成了大型加工商和小規模區域工廠之間的技術應用差距。然而，由於航空燃油額外費用仍然很高，運營大規模航空貨運項目的公司的投資回收期很短。

再生紙價格波動

2024年10月，巴西舊瓦楞紙板箱價格年增90%，導致再生箱板紙成本上漲24.6%，加工商利潤率下降約400個基點。阿根廷塞羅薩公司於2025年9月停產，嚴重影響了阿根廷的瓦楞紙板供應，國內產能減少12萬噸，進口價格較區域基準價格上漲17%。雖然綜合性造紙企業可以透過回收網路對沖價格波動風險，但獨立工廠仍面臨風險，直到未來18個月內價格週期恢復正常，這將影響整個南美瓦楞紙箱市場的盈利。未來需求高峰期利潤率持續承壓可能會加速產業整合。

細分市場分析

預計到2025年，原生牛皮箱紙板的市佔率將達到38.15%，複合年成長率（CAGR）為5.62%，顯示櫻桃、酪梨和烘焙咖啡等產品的出口商將繼續青睞原生牛皮紙箱，並將其出口到遠距離買家。南美瓦楞紙箱市場對原生瓦楞紙板的需求正在成長，進口商正在測試瓦楞紙箱在海運五週後的吸水性和抗壓性。再生紙箱仍然是區域分銷的重要材料，但再生紙價格的波動（2024年下半年價格波動幅度高達90%）給沒有自有回收網路的加工商帶來了壓力。隨著加工商尋求符合永續性目標的高利潤細分市場，包括用於鮭魚出口的防水塗層在內的特種塗層正日益受到關注。

位於克拉文的Piracicaba II工廠於2026年4月投產，將使再生紙板產能增加30萬噸，成為穩定國內供應的關鍵。為了避免在目的地港面臨高達5萬美元的拒收索賠，出口商願意接受原生材料單價高出12%至15%的現狀，這凸顯了南美瓦楞紙箱市場溢價的經濟合理性。巴西國家衛生監督局（ANVISA）和巴西農業部（MAPA）關於食品接觸過程中過渡階段的法規表明，到2031年，材料成分將持續變化，同時標準將進一步與認證原生牛皮紙接軌，從而簡化肉類、咖啡和生鮮食品托運人的合規流程。

預計到2025年，B型瓦楞紙板將佔出貨量的34.63%，繼續維持其作為旗艦產品的地位，兼具承載強度和緩衝性能。然而，F型瓦楞紙板預計5.23%的複合年成長率表明，市場正朝著更薄的壁厚方向發展，尤其是在快速擴張的履約中心，以降低體積重量費用並最大限度地提高托盤裝載效率。從450克/平方公尺的單層B型瓦楞紙板換成380克/平方公尺的雙層B型瓦楞紙板，可降低高達18%的空運成本，這種成本節約效應在南美瓦楞紙箱市場產生了連鎖反應。

C型瓦楞紙板對於承壓能力超過1000磅/平方英吋的電子產品包裝仍然至關重要，而A型瓦楞紙板由於其體積效率較低，市場佔有率則相對較小。哥倫比亞瓦楞紙板加工商Papelsa對其瓦楞紙板生產線進行了改造，使其能夠生產B型瓦楞紙板和E型瓦楞紙板的組合產品，為農產品出口商提供了一種透氣性良好的瓦楞紙板，可在長途運輸過程中保護藍莓和葡萄。此外，F型瓦楞紙板厚度不足1.5毫米，便於進行高品質的圖形印刷，例如膠印，這吸引了那些正在南美瓦楞紙箱市場拓展收入來源的化妝品和電子產品品牌。

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目錄

第1章：引言

• 研究假設和市場定義
• 調查範圍

第2章：調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章 市場狀況

• 市場概覽
• 市場促進因素
  • 電子商務的擴張正在加速對紙板的需求。
  • 轉向減輕重量以降低物流成本
  • 生鮮食品出口擴張，需透氣包裝
  • 擴大數位印刷在小批量生產的應用。
  • 南美洲近岸製造業的復興
  • 與永續發展掛鉤的金融正在促進對綠色包裝設備的投資。
• 市場限制因素
  • 再生紙價格波動
  • 來自軟性包裝形式的競爭加劇
  • 高速瓦楞紙板生產機械的資本密集度
  • 港口擁塞阻礙了貨櫃板材的供應。
• 產業價值鏈分析
• 監理情勢
• 技術展望
• 波特五力分析

第5章 市場規模與成長預測

• 材料類型
  • 維珍工藝襯板
  • 再生襯紙板
  • 瓦楞紙板底紙
  • 半化學法製槽
  • 其他材料
• 長笛類型
  • 長笛
  • 低音長笛
  • C調長笛
  • E 長笛
  • F調長笛
• 按包裝類型
  • 普通插槽容器
  • 客製化模切盒
  • 折疊紙箱
  • 商店展示
  • 托盤箱
  • 其他包裝類型
• 依牆體類型
  • 單層
  • 雙層壁
  • 三層壁
  • 一邊
• 透過印刷技術
  • 柔版印刷
  • 數位噴墨列印
  • Riso層壓
  • 網版印刷
  • 其他印刷技術
• 按最終用戶行業分類
  • 加工食品
  • 生鮮食品和農產品
  • 飲料
  • 電器產品
  • 個人護理化妝品
  • 電子商務履約中心
  • 製藥
  • 其他終端用戶產業
• 按地區
  • 巴西
  • 阿根廷
  • 哥倫比亞
  • 智利
  • 秘魯
  • 其他南美國家

第6章 競爭情勢

• 市場集中度
• 策略趨勢
• 市佔率分析
• 公司簡介
  • Smurfit Westrock plc
  • International Paper Company
  • Mondi plc
  • Klabin SA
  • Georgia-Pacific LLC
  • Rengo Co., Ltd.
  • Oji Holdings Corporation
  • Pratt Industries, Inc.
  • Packaging Corporation of America
  • Cascades Inc.
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Cartones America SA
  • Papeles y Cartones SA
  • Consorcio Papelero Mexicano, SA de CV

第7章 市場機會與未來展望

According to Mordor Intelligence, the south america corrugated packaging market size is expected to increase from USD 16.19 billion in 2025 to USD 16.83 billion in 2026 and reach USD 19.91 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.42% over 2026-2031.

This report is Segmented by Material (Virgin Kraft Linerboard, Recycled Linerboard, and More), Flute Type (A Flute, and More), Packaging Type (Regular Slotted Containers, and More), Wall Type (Single-Wall, and More), Printing Technology (Flexographic Printing, and More), End-User Industry (Processed Foods, and More) and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

South America Corrugated Packaging Market Trends and Insights

E-Commerce Expansion Accelerating Corrugated Demand

Online retail in Brazil generated 1.2 million tons of packaging in 2023, marking a 22% year-on-year jump that directly lifted the South America corrugated boxes market. Fulfillment centers increasingly favor modular 300 mm X 200 mm X 150 mm regular slotted containers that glide through automated sorters, cutting void-fill material and operator touches. Colombia's e-commerce sector posted 15% growth in 2024, adding steady corrugated volume around the distribution hubs of Bogota and Medellin. Cross-border marketplaces that ship Argentine orders from Brazilian inventories extend the same packaging standards across Mercosur lanes, embedding structural demand into the South America corrugated boxes market. Implementation across secondary cities should accelerate over the next two to three years as last-mile infrastructure matures.

Shift Toward Lightweighting for Logistics Cost Savings

Regional freight carriers enforce dimensional-weight tariffs that penalize bulky packaging, prompting shippers to move from single-wall B flute at 450 g m-2 to double-wall E flute or F flute at 380 gm-2, slashing airfreight bills by as much as 18%. Chilean cherry exporters cut per-unit mass 12% during the 2024-2025 season after adopting F flute cartons, while pallet cube efficiency improved 8%. Peruvian avocado shippers employed ventilated E flute boxes that meet ISPM 15 pallet protocols and maintain airflow across 35-day transits, further boosting the South America corrugated boxes market profile. Upgrading to micro-flute corrugators requires capital expenditure exceeding USD 15 million, creating an adoption gap between major converters and smaller regional plants. Nonetheless, high aviation fuel surcharges keep the payback period short for firms operating large airfreight programs.

Volatility in Recovered Paper Prices

Brazilian old-corrugated-container prices spiked 90% year-on-year in October 2024, elevating recycled linerboard costs 24.6% and compressing converter margins by roughly 400 basis points. Argentina's supply tightened sharply when Celulosa Argentina closed in September 2025, stripping 120,000 tons of domestic capacity and lifting import prices 17% above regional benchmarks. While integrated mills hedge volatility through captive collection networks, independent plants remain exposed until price cycles normalize inside 18 months, affecting profitability across the South America corrugated boxes market. Industry consolidation could accelerate if margin stress repeats in future peaks.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Growth of Fresh Produce Exports Requiring Ventilated Boxes
2. Increasing Adoption of Digital Printing for Short Runs
3. Intensifying Competition from Flexible Packaging Formats

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Virgin kraft linerboard captured 38.15% share in 2025, and its 5.62% CAGR implies enduring preference among exporters that ship cherries, avocados, and roasted coffee to distant buyers. The South America corrugated boxes market for virgin grades is expanding as importers inspect cartons for water absorption and crush resistance after five weeks at sea. Recycled linerboard remains essential for local distribution, yet recovered-paper volatility that drove 90% price swings in late 2024 pressures converters that lack captive collection networks. Specialty coatings, including water-repellent barriers for salmon exports, are gaining traction as converters chase higher-margin niches aligned with sustainability goals.

Klabin's Piracicaba II plant, inaugurated in April 2026, adds 300,000 tons of recycled board and anchors domestic supply security. Exporters tolerate 12-15% higher unit costs for virgin substrates to avoid USD 50,000 rejection claims at destination ports, reinforcing the premium's economic logic within the South America corrugated boxes market. ANVISA and MAPA rules on food-contact migration further align specifications with certified virgin kraft, simplifying compliance for meat, coffee, and fresh-produce shippers while signaling a steady shift in material mix through 2031.

B flute accounted for 34.63% of shipments in 2025, remaining the historical workhorse for balanced stacking strength and cushioning. However, the F flute's predicted 5.23% CAGR highlights a migration to slimmer walls that cut dimensional weight fees and maximize pallet cube, especially in rapidly scaling fulfillment centers. Switching from single-wall B flute at 450 g m-2 to a B-E double-wall at 380 g m-2 reduces airfreight charges up to 18%, a saving that resonates across the South America corrugated boxes market.

C flute remains vital for appliance packaging where load capacities exceed 1,000 psi, while A flute maintains a low share due to its cube inefficiency. Colombian converter Papelsa retooled corrugators to produce B and E flute combos, giving agro-export customers vented designs that protect blueberries and grapes during long-haul transport. F flute's sub-1.5 mm height also unlocks offset-like graphics, attracting cosmetics and electronics brands that help diversify revenue streams inside the South America corrugated boxes market.

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

1. Smurfit Westrock plc
2. International Paper Company
3. Mondi plc
4. Klabin S.A.
5. Georgia-Pacific LLC
6. Rengo Co., Ltd.
7. Oji Holdings Corporation
8. Pratt Industries, Inc.
9. Packaging Corporation of America
10. Cascades Inc.
11. Stora Enso Oyj
12. Cartones America S.A.
13. Papeles y Cartones S.A.
14. Consorcio Papelero Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.

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• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4 MARKET LANDSCAPE

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 E-commerce Expansion Accelerating Corrugated Demand
  • 4.2.2 Shift Toward Lightweighting for Logistics Cost Savings
  • 4.2.3 Growth of Fresh Produce Exports Requiring Ventilated Boxes
  • 4.2.4 Increasing Adoption of Digital Printing for Short Runs
  • 4.2.5 Resurgence of Near-shoring Manufacturing in South America
  • 4.2.6 Sustainability-Linked Financing Boosting Green Packaging Capex
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Volatility in Recovered Paper Prices
  • 4.3.2 Intensifying Competition from Flexible Packaging Formats
  • 4.3.3 Capital Intensity of High-Speed Corrugators
  • 4.3.4 Port Congestion Disrupting Containerboard Supply
• 4.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Regulatory Landscape
• 4.6 Technological Outlook
• 4.7 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.7.1 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.7.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.7.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.7.5 Competitive Rivalry

5 MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

• 5.1 By Material Type
  • 5.1.1 Virgin Kraft Linerboard
  • 5.1.2 Recycled Linerboard
  • 5.1.3 Corrugating Medium
  • 5.1.4 Semi-Chemical Fluting
  • 5.1.5 Other Materials
• 5.2 By Flute Type
  • 5.2.1 A Flute
  • 5.2.2 B Flute
  • 5.2.3 C Flute
  • 5.2.4 E Flute
  • 5.2.5 F Flute
• 5.3 By Packaging Type
  • 5.3.1 Regular Slotted Containers
  • 5.3.2 Die-Cut Custom Boxes
  • 5.3.3 Folding Cartons
  • 5.3.4 Point-of-Purchase Displays
  • 5.3.5 Pallet Boxes
  • 5.3.6 Other Packaging Types
• 5.4 By Wall Type
  • 5.4.1 Single-Wall
  • 5.4.2 Double-Wall
  • 5.4.3 Triple-Wall
  • 5.4.4 Single Face
• 5.5 By Printing Technology
  • 5.5.1 Flexographic Printing
  • 5.5.2 Digital Inkjet Printing
  • 5.5.3 Litho-Lamination
  • 5.5.4 Screen Printing
  • 5.5.5 Other Printing Technologies
• 5.6 By End-User Industry
  • 5.6.1 Processed Foods
  • 5.6.2 Fresh Food and Produce
  • 5.6.3 Beverages
  • 5.6.4 Electrical Products
  • 5.6.5 Personal Care and Cosmetics
  • 5.6.6 E-commerce Fulfillment Centers
  • 5.6.7 Pharmaceuticals
  • 5.6.8 Other End-User Industries
• 5.7 By Geography
  • 5.7.1 Brazil
  • 5.7.2 Argentina
  • 5.7.3 Colombia
  • 5.7.4 Chile
  • 5.7.5 Peru
  • 5.7.6 Rest of South America

6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 Smurfit Westrock plc
  • 6.4.2 International Paper Company
  • 6.4.3 Mondi plc
  • 6.4.4 Klabin S.A.
  • 6.4.5 Georgia-Pacific LLC
  • 6.4.6 Rengo Co., Ltd.
  • 6.4.7 Oji Holdings Corporation
  • 6.4.8 Pratt Industries, Inc.
  • 6.4.9 Packaging Corporation of America
  • 6.4.10 Cascades Inc.
  • 6.4.11 Stora Enso Oyj
  • 6.4.12 Cartones America S.A.
  • 6.4.13 Papeles y Cartones S.A.
  • 6.4.14 Consorcio Papelero Mexicano, S.A. de C.V.

7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

• 7.1 White-Space and Unmet-Need Assessment