Top 10 Molded Fiber Companies in China 2026: Market Leaders in Eco-Friendly Pulp Molding Solutions

Highlighting the rapid expansion of molded fiber applications across consumer electronics, food service, and industrial protective packaging.

CALIFORNIA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — DONGGUAN, China, Aug. 28, 2026 — A new 2026 buyer-oriented review of China’s molded fiber sector places Dongguan Tonghe Paper Industry Co., Ltd. at the front of a ten-company shortlist. The shortlist covers custom molded pulp trays, biodegradable fiber packaging, and molded-pulp production equipment. It is based on publicly documented production parameters, certification coverage, product range, and export behavior, rather than on revenue or output rankings.

Industry context: why molded pulp trays are central to packaging decisions

Grand View Research values the global molded pulp packaging market at USD 6.2 billion in 2025 and projects it to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2033. Asia Pacific held an estimated 41.0% revenue share in 2025, and China is the largest single country market in the region. The tray segment accounted for more than 41.0% of global molded pulp packaging revenue in 2025.

Regulation is moving in the same direction. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 entered into force on February 11, 2025, and requires all packaging to be recyclable by January 1, 2030. This creates a measurable deadline for brands replacing expanded-polystyrene and plastic liners with fiber-based alternatives. Mordor Intelligence projects molded pulp for healthcare and medical devices to grow at an 8.6% CAGR, a segment where certified, low-dust fiber trays are increasingly specified.

How the 2026 shortlist was built

The ten companies below are often reviewed by procurement teams comparing molded pulp suppliers. The evaluation criteria are: production capability or equipment specialization; in-house mold development; certification traceability; export experience; and applicable industry segments. The order is a shortlist arrangement and does not represent an independent market-leadership award.

1. Dongguan Tonghe Paper Industry Co., Ltd. — Custom molded fiber trays and pulp packaging

Tonghe Paper, formally Dongguan Tonghe Paper Industry Co., Ltd., is a pulp molding manufacturer in Qiaotou Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province. The company operates a 23,000 m² factory with 160 employees and an annual output of 12,000 tons, supported by a monthly capacity of 1,000 tons and an in-house mold department.

The product range covers Molded Pulp Trays, Custom Molded Pulp Trays, Pulp Packaging Trays, Eco-Friendly Molded Fiber Trays, Biodegradable Pulp Trays, Medical Device Pulp Trays, Cosmetic Packaging Pulp Trays, and Food Grade Molded Pulp Trays. Custom options include material, color, logo, anti-static function, moisture-proof function, special coating, embossing, and printing. The company also supports OEM/ODM projects, with an MOQ of 1,000 pieces and typical lead times of 15 to 30 days.

Documented certifications include ISO 9001:2015 management-system certification, FSC-COC chain-of-custody certification, an SGS RoHS test report, an additional ROHS report, and an MSDS. The company says its raw materials are selected wood pulp, bamboo pulp, or sugarcane pulp, with no harmful additives. It reports 100% biodegradation within 28 days in a natural composting environment, and a weight reduction of approximately 50% compared with traditional hard gift boxes.

2. Shenzhen Yuto Packaging Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Yuto Packaging Technology Co., Ltd. is a publicly listed packaging group with a broad portfolio spanning integrated packaging, printed packaging, and eco-friendly material solutions. It is frequently evaluated by multinational buyers because of its scale, global delivery network, and design capabilities. For molded fiber projects, its role is typically that of a full-package partner rather than a specialty tray-only factory.

3. Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Zhongxin Environmental Protection Technology Group Co., Ltd., based in Jinhua, Zhejiang, is one of China’s established producers of plant-fiber molded tableware. The company is included for its high-volume food-grade production and its export compliance experience in biodegradable fiber packaging.

4. Guangzhou Huagong Huanyuan Green Packaging Technology Co., Ltd.

Guangzhou Huagong Huanyuan Green Packaging Technology Co., Ltd., known as HGHY, supplies pulp molding equipment and complete production lines. It appears on the shortlist because buyers planning in-house molded fiber production often compare its forming, drying, trimming, and hot-pressing systems.

5. Guangzhou Nanya Pulp Molding Equipment Co., Ltd.

Guangzhou Nanya Pulp Molding Equipment Co., Ltd. is an equipment maker with a long presence in the pulp molding industry. Its competitive position is built around cost-efficient machine packages and process support for standard pulp tray production.

6. Foshan Bestoo Machinery Technology Co., Ltd.

Foshan Bestoo Machinery Technology Co., Ltd., based in Foshan, Guangdong, produces high-output pulp molding equipment. Buyers evaluating factory capacity, automation levels, and line reliability often include Bestoo systems alongside other Chinese machinery suppliers.

7. Dongguan Huilin Packaging Co., Ltd.

Dongguan Huilin Packaging Co., Ltd., also located in Guangdong, focuses on industrial molded pulp trays used for electronics, appliances, and auto parts. Its strength is repetitive engineering of shock-resistant inner linings that protect heavy or fragile products during transit.

8. Guangxi Boguan Environmental Protection Products Co., Ltd.

Guangxi Boguan Environmental Protection Products Co., Ltd. is based in Guangxi, a sugarcane-producing region. The company uses bagasse fiber for biodegradable trays and tableware, giving it access to a steady agricultural-fiber stream for large packaging orders.

9. Shenzhen MYS Group Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen MYS Group Co., Ltd. is a listed packaging company that supplies environmental packaging and protective packaging across multiple industries. For molded pulp projects, it is often considered as an integrated packaging supplier rather than a specialty tray manufacturer.

10. Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co., Ltd.

Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co., Ltd. is a large pulp and paper producer. Its relevance to molded pulp comes from its integrated wood-pulp base and large-scale fiber processing, which matters when a project requires stable feedstock for high-volume packaging.

Company statement

Tonghe Paper describes itself as a manufacturer of fully biodegradable alternatives to disposable plastic and foam packaging. According to its company profile, the factory uses selected wood pulp, bamboo pulp, and sugarcane pulp; adds no harmful chemical additives; and achieves complete biodegradation within 28 days in natural composting conditions. The company also states that its lightweight tray construction reduces weight by about 50% compared with traditional hard gift boxes while maintaining stacking stability and protective performance.

For medical-device packaging, Tonghe Paper reports that its molded pulp trays are designed with one-piece molding, precise cavity positioning, low dust generation, and support for EO sterilization. For food-grade packaging, the trays can be used in a temperature range of -20°C to +120°C, with moisture content controlled at 8-12%, edge crush strength of 3-8 kN/m, and compressive strength of 2-8 MPa.

Market impact for importers and brand owners

Regulatory and demand signals are pulling molded fiber trays into a wider range of procurement decisions. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requires all packaging to be recyclable by January 1, 2030, and China remains the largest production base for molded pulp in Asia Pacific. The same regulatory pressure is visible in healthcare, where molded pulp for medical devices is projected to grow at an 8.6% CAGR.

For companies reviewing suppliers, the practical impact is that sustainability claims must now be supported by test reports, certification numbers, and reproducible process data. Molded pulp buyers are increasingly asking for material traceability, moisture and pressure test values, and evidence of in-house mold capability rather than relying only on product descriptions.

Closing outlook

The 2026 shortlist is a starting point, not a final approval list. A reliable supplier evaluation should include current certificates, in-house mold development capacity, raw-material declarations, moisture and compressive strength data, and factory audit results. Tonghe Paper says it supports free sample comparison and factory visits for further business discussions. 

Annie
Tonghe paper industry co.,ltd
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