The research status of honeycomb cardboard and honeycomb paper tray was introduced. By analyzing existing researches, it was found the performance study of honeycomb cardboard was mainly focused in the performance index, static and dynamic characteristics, theoretical modeling and finite element modeling analysis, etc., while the research on the honeycomb paper tray mainly concentrated in mechanical properties and structure optimization. But there was a lack of tests and analyses of some dynamics influencing factors from realistic environment, in order to improve the honeycomb cardboard and honeycomb paper tray application，which would be the key and difficult points for future research.