The Europe food contact paper market is expected to reach US$ 20.0 billion by 2028 from US$ 14.4 billion in 2021. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2021–2028.
As consumers are becoming increasingly inclined towards high quality ingredients and convenience, fast casual restaurant chains such as Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill have been swiftly rising. The growth in fast food chains is one of the biggest driving factors of food contact paper market as the segment acquires a significant market share. Hectic schedules of consumers, combined with a change in lifestyles, are leading to a rise in the consumption of packaged food, especially ready-to-eat meals. The growing demand for handheld breakfast and frozen pizza is causing a surge in the RTE meals market. These products are typically marketed as inexpensive, high-quality products with retained freshness. This has led to the immense popularity of RTE in Europe, leading brands to strategically drive their growth through expansion and targeted marketing. Moreover, innovation in food products has further aided the market growth for packaged foods. For instance, Sunbasket offers DIY meal kits with Mediterranean, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, paleo, and vegan options. Moreover, Whitworths introduced plant-based RTE meals for vegan consumers made from wheat berries, lentils, quinoa, and pinto beans. Various brands have also introduced preservative-free, low-sodium, and low-calorie RTE meals for fitness-savvy consumers.The COVID-19 outbreak has also affected the supply chain of raw materials required for the food and beverage industry to a greater extent, which has eventually hampered the overall manufacturing processes and research and development activities, thereby impacting the food contact paper market growth. The restaurants in Europe have been reopening amid the challenging conditions such as safety concerns, reduction in seating capacity, and infection waves. The food and beverage industry was largely affected in Italy amid the pandemic as the death toll remained high in the country in 2020. Germany had relatively stronger recovery as the country started taking reservation for diners in 2020. The region is expected to witness a strong overall recovery as the governments bodies in the region have initiated action plans for adoption of digitalization technologies. The region consists of many developed countries that are equipped with resources required to overcome the challenges faced amid the pandemic outbreak and is hence expected to witness growth for food contact paper market over forecast period.
With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the food contact paper market. The Europe food contact paper market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.
Europe Food Contact Paper Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Europe Food Contact Paper Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
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Europe Food Contact Paper Market Segmentation
By Type
- Kraft Paper
- Greaseproof Paper
- Parchment/Wax Paper
- Others
By Application
- Bakery and Confectionery
- Dairy Products
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Meat, Fish, and Poultry
- Others
By Country
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Companies Mentioned
- Mondi
- Westrock Company
- Upm
- Ahlstrom-Munksjö
- Krpa Holding Cz, A.S.
- GM Packaging (UK) Ltd

Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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to segments covered.

Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
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1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation
2. Key Takeaways
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Scope of the Study
3.2 Research Methodology
3.2.1 Data Collection:
3.2.2 Primary Interviews:
3.2.3 Hypothesis formulation:
3.2.4 Macro-economic factor analysis:
3.2.5 Developing base number:
3.2.6 Data Triangulation:
3.2.7 Country level data:
4. Food Contact Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.3 Threat to Substitute
4.2.4 Threat to New Entrants
4.2.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.3 Expert Opinion
4.4 Ecosystem Analysis
5. Food Contact Paper Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 The expanding demand for recyclable and biodegradable packing
5.1.2 The growing demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) and packaged foods
5.2 Restraints
5.2.1 Higher market penetration by aluminium foil packaging
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Product innovations in food contact paper
5.4 Future Trend
5.4.1 Rise in demand for aesthetic, customized food contact paper
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
6. Food Contact Paper – Europe Market Analysis
6.1 Food Contact Paper Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
7. Food Contact Paper Market Analysis – By Type
7.1 Overview
7.2 Food Contact Paper Market, By Type (2020 and 2028)
7.3 Kraft Paper
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Kraft Paper: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
7.4 Greaseproof Paper
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Greaseproof Paper: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
7.5 Parchment Paper
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Parchment Paper: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Others: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
8. Food Contact Paper Market Analysis – By Application
8.1 Overview
8.2 Food Contact Paper Market, By Application (2020 and 2028)
8.3 Bakery and Confectionery
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Bakery and Confectionery: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
8.4 Dairy Products
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Dairy Products: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
8.5 Fruits and Vegetables
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Fruits and Vegetables: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
8.6 Meat, Fish, and Poultry
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Meat, Fish, and Poultry: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
8.7 Others
8.7.1 Overview
8.7.2 Others: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
9. Food Contact Paper Market – Geography Analysis
9.1 Europe
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.1 Europe: Food Contact Paper Market, by Key Country
9.1.1.1 Germany: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
9.1.1.1.1 Germany: Food Contact Paper Market, by Type
9.1.1.1.2 Germany: Food Contact Paper Market, by Application
9.1.1.2 France: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
9.1.1.2.1 France: Food Contact Paper Market, by Type
9.1.1.2.2 France: Food Contact Paper Market, by Application
9.1.1.3 Italy: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
9.1.1.3.1 Italy: Food Contact Paper Market, by Type
9.1.1.3.2 Italy: Food Contact Paper Market, by Application
9.1.1.4 UK: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
9.1.1.4.1 UK: Food Contact Paper Market, by Type
9.1.1.4.2 UK: Food Contact Paper Market, by Application
9.1.1.5 Russia: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
9.1.1.5.1 Russia: Food Contact Paper Market, by Type
9.1.1.5.2 Russia: Food Contact Paper Market, by Application
9.1.1.6 Rest of Europe: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
9.1.1.6.1 Rest of Europe: Food Contact Paper Market, by Type
9.1.1.6.2 Rest of Europe: Food Contact Paper Market, by Application
10. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Europe Food Contact Paper Market
10.1 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
11. Industry Landscape
11.1 Overview
11.2 Expansion & Collaboration
11.3 Product News
12. Company Profiles
12.1 Mondi
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Products and Services
12.1.4 Financial Overview
12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 WestRock Company
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Products and Services
12.2.4 Financial Overview
12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 GM Packaging (UK) Ltd
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Products and Services
12.3.4 Financial Overview
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 UPM
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Products and Services
12.4.4 Financial Overview
12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 Ahlstrom-Munksjö
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Products and Services
12.5.4 Financial Overview
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 KRPA Holding CZ, a.s.
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Products and Services
12.6.4 Financial Overview
12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
12.6.6 Key Developments
13. Appendix
13.1 About The Insight Partners
13.2 Glossary of Terms
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Germany Food Contact Paper Market, by Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 2. Germany Food Contact Paper Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 3. France Food Contact Paper Market, by Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 4. France Food Contact Paper Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 5. Italy Food Contact Paper Market, by Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 6. Italy Food Contact Paper Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 7. UK Food Contact Paper Market, by Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 8. UK Food Contact Paper Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 9. Russia Food Contact Paper Market, by Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 10. Russia Food Contact Paper Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 11. Rest of Europe Food Contact Paper Market, by Type – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 12. Rest of Europe Food Contact Paper Market, by Application – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (USD Billion)
Table 13. Glossary of Terms, Europe Food Contact Paper Market
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Food Contact Paper Market Segmentation
Figure 2. Europe Food Contact Paper Market Overview
Figure 3. Kraft Paper Segment Held the Largest Share of Europe Food Contact Paper Market
Figure 4. France Held the Largest Share of Europe Food Contact Paper Market
Figure 5. Europe Food Contact Paper Market, Key Market Players
Figure 6. Food Contact Paper Market – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 7. Expert Opinion
Figure 8. Food Contact Paper Market – Ecosystem
Figure 9. Europe Food Contact Paper Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10. Europe Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 11. Food Contact Paper Market Revenue Share, By Type (2020 and 2028)
Figure 12. Kraft Paper: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 13. Greaseproof Paper: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 14. Parchment Paper: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 15. Others: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 16. Food Contact Paper Market Revenue Share, By Application (2020 and 2028)
Figure 17. Bakery and Confectionery: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 18. Dairy Products: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 19. Fruits and Vegetables: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 20. Meat, Fish, and Poultry: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 21. Others: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 22. Europe: Vitrectomy Devices Market, by Key Country – Revenue (2020) (USD Million)
Figure 23. Europe: Food Contact Paper Market Revenue Share, by Key Country (2020 and 2028)
Figure 24. Germany: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 25. France: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 26. Italy: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 27. UK: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 28. Russia: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 29. Rest of Europe: Food Contact Paper Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 30. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Contact Paper Market in Europe
- MONDI
- WESTROCK COMPANY
- UPM
- AHLSTROM-MUNKSJÖ
- KRPA HOLDING CZ, A.S.
- GM Packaging (UK) Ltd
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