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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Key industry statistics in 2024

Around
46.6 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.

Fully recyclable - 
biodegradable & compostable

Around
390
companies.

Around
600
Plants.

Around
100 000
workforce.

Latest updates

  • News
    24 Nov 2025
    Apply for the 10th edition of European Paper Recycling Awards
    You can now apply for the 10th edition of European Paper Recycling Awards! Every two years, the European Paper Recycl...
  • News
    24 Nov 2025
    Stronger together - cyber resilience starts here
  • News
    24 Nov 2025
    Technical Seminar Rome 2025 - event highlights video

Upcoming events

  • 17 Mar 2026
    17 Mar 2026
    FEFCO Cyber Security Day
  • 27 May 2026
    29 May 2026
    FEFCO Summit 2026

Key industry statistics in 2024

 
 
Total shipments in millions of m² (including non-members) 2024
 
Total number of corrugating plants (including non-members) 2024
 
Average weight of board in g/m² (including non-members) 2024
 
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita (2024) - (Source Eurostat)

Latest blog post

  • Blog
    26 Nov 2025
    Corrugated Display That Puts Plant Seeds Center Stage
    This counter display made of corrugated board brings plant seeds to life at the supermarket. Its upward-slanted layout e...

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