Welcome to the information portal of the European Corrugated Board Industry.
The European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO) is a non-profit organisation representing
the interests of the industry across Europe and addressing a wide range of issues,
from technical topics to economical questions.

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The industry in figures in 2021

Around
55.7 billion m2
corrugated board produced
every year almost enough
to cover the area of Denmark.

More than
40%
of corrugated packaging
is used to package
food products.

Corrugated packs
and protects more than
75%
of European goods

88%
of corrugated packaging is derived from recycled content.

100% recyclable;
biodegradable & compostable

Around
390
companies.

Around
660
Plants.

Around
100 000
workforce.

Latest updates

  • News
    12 Sep 2023
    Video - unintended consequences of reuse
    Explainer video - the unintended consequences of reuse
  • News
    04 Sep 2023
    Politico - High-quality recycling loops are best for circular economy
    High quality recycling loops are best for circular economy
  • News
    29 Aug 2023
    Event: RE-Source 2023, 26-27 October, Amsterdam
    RE-source is the largest gathering of renewable energy buyers and suppliers and will take place in Amsterdam on 26-...

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  • Blog
    05 Apr 2023
    Gift packaging contains corrugated home for bees
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