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The paper and packaging market of Switzerland

The Swiss fibre packaging and paper manufacturing sector is adjusting to shifting demand for graphic paper and evolving regulatory requirements. The industry faces cost pressures linked to raw material price fluctuations and energy-intensive manufacturing. Recent initiatives include sustainable packaging innovation through material substitution and increased recycled content, while producers face ongoing pressure from administrative mandates regarding circular economy compliance and waste responsibility.

Switzerland

Market size
$2.8 B
+1.7% vs 2025
7
Estimated
Mills
308
Estimated
Companies
9,240
Estimated
Direct jobs
1.8 M t
Estimated
Output
72%
Estimated
Recycling rate

Market size evolution

USD Billion · 2020 – 2026

20202021202220232024202520262.22.42.62.83

End-use segments (2026)

Share of market value

Corrugated36%
Folding cartons18%
Consumer14%
Industrial24%
Other8%
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Amcor
Amcor

Amcor

Adhesives Folding

🇨🇭Zurich, Switzerland
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland

Over 400 production sites in 40 countries position Amcor as a key player in flexible and rigid packaging. With 75,000 employees and 23 billion dollars in sales, it serves sectors such as global food, beverage and healthcare.

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BOBST
BOBST

BOBST

Flexo Folder Gluer

🇨🇭Mex, Vaud, Switzerland
Headquarters: Mex, Vaud, Switzerland

1890 marks the founding year of BOBST, a global supplier of printing and converting equipment. With 6,300 employees, it develops end-to-end solutions integrating automation, robotics and connectivity for today's industry.

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DS Smith
DS Smith

DS Smith

Rsc Boxes

🇬🇧London, United Kingdom
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

Fibre-based packaging and circular design define DS Smith, a European group with a strong network of mills and innovation centers. After joining International Paper in 2025, it continues to operate from its London headquarters.

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Hartmann Packaging
Hartmann Packaging

Hartmann Packaging

Recycled Fibre

🌐Kongens Lyngby, denmark
Headquarters: Kongens Lyngby, denmark

Moulded fibre packaging for eggs and MAP trays is the specialty of Hartmann Packaging. Founded in 1917, this Danish company employs 3,000 people and operates 17 plants, supplying 150 countries with proprietary technology.

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Market analysis

THE PAPER REPORT

Paper, Fibre Packaging, Packaging

The Swiss fibre packaging and paper manufacturing sector is adjusting to shifting demand for graphic paper and evolving regulatory requirements. The industry faces cost pressures linked to raw material price fluctuations and energy-intensive manufacturing. Recent initiatives include sustainable packaging innovation through material substitution and increased recycled content, while producers face ongoing pressure from administrative mandates regarding circular economy compliance and waste responsibility.

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Key developments

  • The Swiss Federal Council is amending the Ordinance on the Prevention and Disposal of Waste to implement extended producer responsibility for all packaging formats.
  • Perlen Papier AG has introduced PERLENCOPY, a copy paper produced with 80% recycled content.

Opportunities

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Sustainability

Limited data

  • The industry is demonstrating progress through the integration of recycled content in product lines and documented shifts from plastic to fibre-based industrial packaging solutions.