Paper Tubes and Cores Market Growth Driven by Sustainable Innovation and AI Integration
Published: 10 Apr 2026
Author: Towards Packaging
Paper Tubes and Cores MarketNeopac reveals ‘first’ paper tube certified for conventional recycling.
NEOPAC Group has stated that its PaperX FibreTop tube has been certified by the PTS Institute as technically recyclable in the conventional paper stream, meeting the requirements of the Cepi/4evergreen alliance Recyclability Protocol 2025
This evaluation was conducted with the latest Recyclability Laboratory Test Method, Recycling mill with conventional process CEPI, Version 3, and 4evergreen Fibre-based Packaging Recyclability Evaluation Protocol, Version 1.
According to Towards Packaging, the Paper Tubes and Cores Market is projected to experience significant growth, with estimates suggesting the market size will increase from USD 6.22 billion in 2026 to approximately USD 11.73 billion by 2035, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2026 to 2035. Growth is driven by increasing demand for sustainable packaging, with rapid industrial growth in the Asia-Pacific region for lightweight and durable winding tubes. This tailored solution for a specific industry, such as moisture-resistance for hygine product.
Paper Tubes And Cores Market Driven by AI Integration
As industries increasingly adopt AI to optimise manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and product customisation, the paper tubes and cores segment is benefiting from enhanced efficiency and innovation. AI-powered automation allows manufacturers to reduce waste, improve quality control, and accelerate production cycles, thereby meeting the rising demand for sustainable and cost-effective packaging solutions.
This technological advancement is also enabling real-time data analytics, which facilitates predictive maintenance, demandresilience and growth potential.
About Neopac Group
Its headquarters is in Switzerland, specialising in the development and production of Polyfoil, Laminate, and Plastic tube packaging. Its centre is located across Europe, North America, and Asia, and the company serves pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and consumer goods manufacturers worldwide.
It is committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability – including the use of renewable electricity and the development of recycling-ready packaging solutions.
Significance for the packaging industry
Director of R&D and QM at Neopac, Dr Philippe Kern explain This first paper tube certification confirms that our PaperX technology enables us to keep the right balance between product protection, design, and sustainability even under the most stringent recyclability requirements.
The test results show that a sufficient proportion of recyclable paper can be achieved even with a low-profile paper seal. This offers further potential for optimisation, especially with less extreme paper seal designs.
A recent report by Towards Packaging highlights that the Paper Tubes and Cores Market is witnessing growth due to increasing demand for sustainable and cost-effective packaging solutions with continuous innovation, transforming the market, enhancing efficiency, and enabling real-time data analytics.