Mexico Paper Packaging Market

Mexico Paper Packaging Market Overview:

The Mexico paper packaging market size reached USD 6.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 8.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.40% during 2025-2033. The market share is expanding, driven by the rising adoption of biodegradable and recyclable paper packaging to meet environmental regulations, along with the increasing need in hygienic packaging solutions for medicines and supplements.

Mexico Paper Packaging Market Trends:

Expansion of e-commerce portals

The expansion of e-commerce sites is impelling the Mexico paper packaging market growth. As reported by the Mexican Association of Online Sales (AMVO), in 2024, Mexico's e-commerce industry achieved a total value of MXD 789.7 Billion (USD 39.3 Billion), reflecting a rise of more than 20% from 2023. This expansion signified six straight years of double-digit growth. As more people choose to buy things online, there is a surge in the need for secure, lightweight, and environmentally responsible packaging solutions. E-commerce enterprises favor paper packaging because it is sustainable, cost-effective, and can be personalized for branding. Companies that sell electronics, clothing, food products, and consumer goods rely on long-lasting paper-based materials like corrugated boxes, paper bags, and protective packaging to ensure that their products arrive safely. As businesses strive to reduce plastic waste, paper-based alternatives are gaining traction. The proliferation of digital payment choices and smooth delivery services encourages more people to shop online, necessitating the development of efficient and eco-friendly packaging solutions. Moreover, many e-commerce companies are adopting biodegradable and recyclable paper packaging to meet environmental regulations and entice eco-conscious users. With e-commerce continuing to broaden across urban and rural areas, the demand for innovative, high-quality, and flexible paper packaging solutions is increasing significantly.

Growing demand in pharmaceuticals

The rising demand in pharmaceuticals is offering a favorable Mexico paper packaging market outlook. With increasing healthcare needs, pharmaceutical companies are relying on paper-based packaging for blister packs, cartons, and labels to ensure product protection and regulatory compliance. Paper packaging is preferred due to its recyclability and ability to provide necessary information through printed labels. As investments in clinical research are growing, the demand for secure and tamper-proof packaging is also increasing to maintain the integrity of drugs and medical products. As per information provided by the Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Research Industries (AMIIF), as of 2024, the spending on clinical research in Mexico reached USD 200 Million, which projected that expenditure on medical research could potentially hit USD 4 Billion each year. Additionally, the ongoing shift towards environment friendly alternatives is leading pharmaceutical manufacturers to replace plastic-based packaging with biodegradable paper materials. Strict government regulations regarding pharmaceutical packaging and the requirement for child-resistant and senior-friendly designs are also enabling innovations in the market. With the expansion of online pharmacies and healthcare accessibility, the demand for effective green paper packaging is rising, assuring the safe distribution of pharmaceutical items across the country.

Mexico Paper Packaging Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, grade, packaging level, and end-use industry.

Product Type Insights:

• Corrugated Boxes
• Folding Boxes and Cases
• Liquid Paperboard Cartons
• Paper Bags and Sacks
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes corrugated boxes, folding boxes and cases, liquid paperboard cartons, paper bags and sacks, and others.

Grade Insights:

• Solid Bleached
• Coated Recycled
• Uncoated Recycled
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the grade have also been provided in the report. This includes solid bleached, coated recycled, uncoated recycled, and others.

Packaging Level Insights:

• Primary Packaging
• Secondary Packaging
• Tertiary Packaging

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the packaging level. This includes primary packaging, secondary packaging, and tertiary packaging.

End-Use Industry Insights:

• Food
• Beverage
• Personal Care and Home Care
• Healthcare
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end-use industry have also been provided in the report. This includes food, beverage, personal care and home care, healthcare, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Northern Mexico
• Central Mexico
• Southern Mexico
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern Mexico, Central Mexico, Southern Mexico, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Mexico Paper Packaging Market News:

• In January 2025, Albéa Tubes introduced its ‘Metamorphosis’ paper cosmetic tube, combined with the EcoFusion Top, at its facility in Queretaro, Mexico. This strategic decision sought to address the increasing need for environment friendly packaging options locally. The tube incorporated as much as 50% FSC-certified paper, enhanced by the EcoFusion Top solution, which merged the tube head and cap.
• In January 2025, Balaji JMC Paper Mill, part of JMC Paper Tech Private Limited, launched a 200 TPD Kraft test liner, becoming the first Indian paper mill in Mexico. The mill, featuring a modern wastewater treatment facility, was set to manufacture test liner paper that was entirely recycled. It catered to the increasing need for eco-friendly packaging options, demonstrating the firm’s proficiency in delivering complete solutions, ranging from design to implementation, emphasizing sustainability and innovation.

Mexico Paper Packaging Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Mexico paper packaging market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico paper packaging market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico paper packaging market on the basis of grade?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico paper packaging market on the basis of packaging level?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico paper packaging market on the basis of end-use industry?
• What is the breakup of the Mexico paper packaging market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Mexico paper packaging market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Mexico paper packaging?
• What is the structure of the Mexico paper packaging market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Mexico paper packaging market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Mexico paper packaging market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Mexico paper packaging market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Mexico paper packaging industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.