The Future of Barrier Papers to 2031
Barrier papers are redefining sustainable packaging. The latest research from Smithers explores the market driving the shift away from plastic.
Barrier papers at a glance: growth, trends and forecasts to 2031
The shift to sustainable packaging is creating major opportunities for barrier papers. Demand has grown faster than the overall packaging market since 2021, and growth is forecast to accelerate over the next five years as brands move away from single-use plastics and PFAS-based coatings.
Our free infographic draws on The Future of Barrier Papers to 2031 to give you a clear, visual overview of where the market stands today and where it’s heading.
Inside you’ll find:
- Market size and forecasts: How big is the global barrier paper market, and how fast will it grow to 2031?
- Regional growth: Which regions offer the biggest opportunities, and how is regulation shaping demand in each?
- End-use applications: Which applications drive the most demand, and where is growth fastest?
- Technology trends: Which barrier technologies are gaining share as PFAS-free and bio-based alternatives take hold?
Packaging regulation is tightening worldwide. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) requires all packaging to be recyclable by 2030, while Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are shifting the cost of packaging waste onto brands and suppliers. Barrier papers offer a route to more sustainable packaging, and the market is responding with new bio-based coatings made from materials such as seaweed, starch and tomato peel extracts.
Whether you’re a paper producer, converter, brand owner or packaging supplier, this infographic gives you the key data to help plan your next move. Download below:
Want the full picture? The Future of Barrier Papers to 2031 includes detailed market data, forecasts and analysis across technologies, applications and regions.