Market overview
The global fiber-based jar shipping inserts market is worth USD 27 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 53 mn by 2036, growing at a 7.0% CAGR. Germany is the largest country market and Moulded fibre is the largest by material segment.
| Scope | Moulded fibre and paperboard inserts that hold jars in place inside shipping cartons for sauces, preserves, candles and cosmetics. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging |
| Value 2025 | USD 25 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 27 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 53 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 7.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 222 million pieces |
| Volume 2036 | 396 million pieces |
| Average price 2026 | USD 0.12 per piece |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Fiber-Based Jar Shipping Inserts market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 27 mn |
| 2027 | USD 29 mn |
| 2028 | USD 31 mn |
| 2029 | USD 33 mn |
| 2030 | USD 35 mn |
| 2031 | USD 38 mn |
| 2032 | USD 40 mn |
| 2033 | USD 43 mn |
| 2034 | USD 46 mn |
| 2035 | USD 49 mn |
| 2036 | USD 53 mn |
Fiber-Based Jar Shipping Inserts market segmentation
By material
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulded fibre | 48.0% | 52.3% | USD 13 mn | 7.9% |
| Corrugated inserts | 34.0% | 30.7% | USD 9.1 mn | 5.9% |
| Paperboard cell inserts | 18.0% | 17.0% | USD 4.8 mn | 6.4% |
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food jars | 38.0% | 36.6% | USD 10 mn | 6.6% |
| Cosmetic jars | 28.0% | 29.6% | USD 7.5 mn | 7.6% |
| Candles and home fragrance | 20.0% | 20.2% | USD 5.3 mn | 7.1% |
| Other jars | 14.0% | 13.5% | USD 3.8 mn | 6.6% |
By jar size
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Below 100 ml | 22.0% | 21.0% | USD 5.9 mn | 6.5% |
| 100 to 250 ml | 39.0% | 38.0% | USD 10 mn | 6.7% |
| 251 to 500 ml | 28.0% | 29.0% | USD 7.5 mn | 7.4% |
| Above 500 ml | 11.0% | 12.0% | USD 2.9 mn | 7.9% |
By buyer
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and sauce brands | 39.0% | 36.0% | USD 10 mn | 6.2% |
| Cosmetic and candle makers | 33.0% | 35.0% | USD 8.8 mn | 7.6% |
| Online gift and hamper sellers | 28.0% | 29.0% | USD 7.5 mn | 7.4% |
By pack count
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-jar inserts | 40.0% | 37.0% | USD 11 mn | 6.2% |
| Two to four jar inserts | 36.0% | 36.0% | USD 9.6 mn | 7.0% |
| Multi-jar inserts above four | 24.0% | 27.0% | USD 6.4 mn | 8.3% |
Top 25 countries for fiber-based jar shipping inserts by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 73.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 92.1%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | USD 3.5 mn | 13.0% | USD 6.3 mn | 6.1% |
| 2 | United States | USD 3.2 mn | 12.0% | USD 6.0 mn | 6.5% |
| 3 | China | USD 2.7 mn | 10.0% | USD 6.6 mn | 9.5% |
| 4 | France | USD 2.1 mn | 8.0% | USD 3.8 mn | 6.0% |
| 5 | United Kingdom | USD 2.1 mn | 8.0% | USD 3.8 mn | 6.0% |
| 6 | Italy | USD 1.9 mn | 7.0% | USD 3.4 mn | 6.0% |
| 7 | Spain | USD 1.3 mn | 5.0% | USD 2.5 mn | 6.6% |
| 8 | Netherlands | USD 1.1 mn | 4.0% | USD 2.0 mn | 6.5% |
| 9 | Poland | USD 0.94 mn | 3.5% | USD 2.1 mn | 8.4% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 0.80 mn | 3.0% | USD 1.4 mn | 5.5% |
| 11 | South Korea | USD 0.78 mn | 2.9% | USD 1.3 mn | 5.6% |
| 12 | Australia | USD 0.62 mn | 2.3% | USD 1.4 mn | 8.6% |
| 13 | Canada | USD 0.48 mn | 1.8% | USD 1.1 mn | 8.7% |
| 14 | Turkey | USD 0.40 mn | 1.5% | USD 0.93 mn | 8.7% |
| 15 | Sweden | USD 0.35 mn | 1.3% | USD 0.61 mn | 5.6% |
| 16 | Singapore | USD 0.32 mn | 1.2% | USD 0.72 mn | 8.6% |
| 17 | Thailand | USD 0.29 mn | 1.1% | USD 0.66 mn | 8.7% |
| 18 | Vietnam | USD 0.26 mn | 1.0% | USD 0.60 mn | 8.6% |
| 19 | Indonesia | USD 0.25 mn | 0.9% | USD 0.56 mn | 8.6% |
| 20 | Mexico | USD 0.23 mn | 0.9% | USD 0.53 mn | 8.6% |
| 21 | Brazil | USD 0.22 mn | 0.8% | USD 0.49 mn | 8.6% |
| 22 | United Arab Emirates | USD 0.21 mn | 0.8% | USD 0.47 mn | 8.7% |
| 23 | Saudi Arabia | USD 0.20 mn | 0.7% | USD 0.45 mn | 8.6% |
| 24 | Belgium | USD 0.19 mn | 0.7% | USD 0.32 mn | 5.5% |
| 25 | Switzerland | USD 0.18 mn | 0.7% | USD 0.31 mn | 5.7% |
| Rest of world | USD 2.1 mn | 7.9% | USD 4.1 mn | 6.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Huhtamaki
- Smurfit Westrock
- Sonoco
- DS Smith
- International Paper
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- UFP Technologies
- Brodrene Hartmann
- Ranpak
- Pregis
- Cascades
- Menasha
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Western Pulp
- Keiding
- Keyes Packaging Group
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the fiber-based jar shipping inserts market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 7.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by material, by product, by jar size, by buyer, by pack count. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the fiber-based jar shipping inserts market?
The global fiber-based jar shipping inserts market is estimated at USD 25 mn in 2025 and USD 27 mn in 2026.
How fast will the fiber-based jar shipping inserts market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 53 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 26 mn.
Which country is the largest market for fiber-based jar shipping inserts?
Germany is the largest market by revenue at USD 3.5 mn in 2026, 13.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 35.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 9.5% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which fiber-based jar shipping inserts segment is largest?
In the by material split, Moulded fibre is the largest segment with 48.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading fiber-based jar shipping inserts companies?
Global leaders include Huhtamaki, Smurfit Westrock, Sonoco, DS Smith.
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