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Rigid Plastic Packaging Market

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Food, Beverages, Healthcare, Cosmetics, Industrial), Raw Material (Bioplastics, PE, PET, PS, PP, PVC, EPs, PC, Polyamide), Type, Production Process, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 1638 | Published : 2024-04-20 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size is valued at USD 226.75 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 341.62 billion by the year 2031 at a 5.39% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

Key Industry Insights & Findings from the Report:

  • The market is expected to grow due to the increasing awareness of environmental issues, which has resulted to a increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
  • Ongoing advancements in materials and manufacturing technologies are expected to drive industry growth.
  • Asia Pacific dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of global revenue in 2023.
  • One of the significant concerns restraining industry growth is insufficient recycling infrastructure, coupled with inconsistent recycling practices.

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The elevated demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging options is the main factor driving the market for rigid plastic packaging, and it is creating potential growth chances for producers. Researchers and global market participants are collaborating to address issues facing the rigid plastic packaging business and satisfy demand from various end-use industries, such as food, home care, personal care, electronics, healthcare products, etc. Due to the increased need for plastic packaging systems, rigid plastic packaging solutions are utilized in various industry verticals, including agriculture, medicine, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.

However, it is projected that strict government rules regarding the use of plastic and fluctuations in the price of raw materials will impede the expansion of the world market for rigid plastic packaging. On the other hand, the increase in e-commerce sales would create profitable chances for the market's expansion.

Recent Developments:

  • In July 2022, Alpla purchased the Polish firm Apon, which manufactures plastic containers for the pharmaceutical industry; bottles, containers with screw caps or snap lids, dosage aids for medical equipment, packaging for food supplements, and packaging for e-liquids are all made by Apon.
  • In June 2022, A brand-new breakthrough was announced by Siegwerk, a top supplier of printing inks and coatings for labels and packaging applications, an improved deinking created specifically for rigid plastic packaging that substantially simplifies commercial mechanical recycling. 

Competitive Landscape:

Some of the major key players in the rigid plastic packaging market are:

  • ALPLA-Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG
  • Amcor Limited
  • DS Smith Plc
  • Berry Plastics Corporation
  • Klöckner Pentaplast
  • Plastipak Holdings, Inc.
  • Pactiv Evergreen Inc
  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Silgan Holdings, Inc.
  • Sonoco Products Company

Market Segmentation:

The rigid plastic packaging market is segmented based on type, end-use industry, raw material and production process. The market is segmented based on type: bottles & jars, rigid bulk products, trays, tubs, cups, and pots. By end-use industry, the market is categorized into food, beverages, healthcare, cosmetics & toiletries. Based on raw material, the market is categorized into bioplastics, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), expanded polystyrene (EPS), and others (PC, polyamide). Based on the production process, the market is further segmented into extrusion, injection molding, blow molding and thermoforming.

Based On Raw Materials, The Polypropylene Segment Is A Major Contributor To The Rigid Plastic Packaging Market

The rigid plastic packaging market's greatest share belonged to the polypropylene (PP) material category. Compared to other plastic materials like polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS), and others, polypropylene offers good barrier qualities, improved surface polish, low cost, and high tensile strength. These features make polypropylene an ideal material for a range of packaging applications. Some expanding uses for polypropylene include medicine bottles, ketchup and syrup containers, bottle caps and closures. The market for rigid plastic packaging will increase over the projection period due to the rising demand for polypropylene (PP) material.

The Bottles & Jars Segment Witnessed Growth At A Rapid Rate

The rigid plastic packaging market's bottles and jars segment held the most significant market share. Juices, carbonated soft drinks, water, cosmetics, personal care items, pharmaceuticals, and food items are just a few products packaged in rigid plastic bottles and jars. Due to their durability and low weight, the demand for bottles and jars is increasing along with the rise of numerous end-use industries, including healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, and other industries.

The Asia Pacific Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share In The Region

The Asia Pacific rigid plastic packaging market is expected to witness the highest market share due to the increased demand for rigid plastic packaging in developing countries like Japan, China, India, and South Korea. China will dominate the rigid plastic packaging market throughout the forecast period. This is a result of the growing pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetics, and food and beverage industries in the nation.

Additionally, it is projected that India and Indonesia's rigid plastic packaging markets will grow during the forecast period. Due to the expanding healthcare sector, the Asia Pacific region now monopolizes the rigid plastic packaging market. Additionally, Europe is expected to experience a slow growth rate throughout the projected period despite overtaking Asia Pacific as the second-largest regional market for plastic packaging. The region's market is expanding slowly, explained mainly by strict limits on the use of plastic packaging and high consumer awareness of sustainability.

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Report Scope:

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market size value in 2023

USD 226.75 Bn

Revenue forecast in 2031

USD 341.62 Bn

Growth rate CAGR

CAGR of 5.39% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative units

Representation of revenue in US$ Million, & Volume (Tons) and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market statistics, growth prospects, and trends

Segments covered

Type, End-Use Industry, Raw Material And Production Process

Regional scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; Southeast Asia; South Korea; Southeast Asia

Competitive Landscape

Amcor Ltd. (Switzerland), Berry Global Group Inc. (US), Pactiv LLC (US), Holdings Inc. (US), Products Company (US), DS Smith Plc (UK), Alpla (Austria), Sabic (Saudi Arabia), AI Jabri Plastic Factory (UAE), Takeween Advanced Industries (Saudi Arabia)

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Type:

5.2.1. Bottles & Jars
5.2.2. Rigid Bulk Products
5.2.3. Trays
5.2.4. Tubs, Cups, and Pots

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by End Use & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End Use:

6.2.1. Food
6.2.2. Beverages
6.2.3. Healthcare
6.2.4. Cosmetics & Toiletries
6.2.5. Industrial

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Raw Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Raw Material & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Raw Material:

7.2.1. Bioplastics
7.2.2. Polyethylene (PE)
7.2.3. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
7.2.4. Polystyrene (PS)
7.2.5. Polypropylene (PP)
7.2.6. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
7.2.7. Expanded Polystyrene (EPs)
7.2.8. Others (PC, Polyamide)

Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by Production Process Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by Production Process & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Tons)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Production Process:

8.2.1. Extrusion
8.2.2. Injection Molding
8.2.3. Blow Molding
8.2.4. Thermoforming

Chapter 9. Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. North America

9.1.1. North America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
9.1.2. North America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End Use, 2024-2031
9.1.3. North America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2024-2031
9.1.4. North America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Production Process, 2024-2031
9.1.5. North America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.2. Europe

9.2.1. Europe Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
9.2.2. Europe Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End Use, 2024-2031
9.2.3. Europe Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2024-2031
9.2.4. Europe Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Production Process, 2024-2031
9.2.5. Europe Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.3. Asia Pacific

9.3.1. Asia Pacific Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
9.3.2. Asia Pacific Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End Use, 2024-2031
9.3.3. Asia-Pacific Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2024-2031
9.3.4. Asia-Pacific Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Production Process, 2024-2031
9.3.5. Asia Pacific Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.4. Latin America

9.4.1. Latin America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
9.4.2. Latin America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End Use, 2024-2031
9.4.3. Latin America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2024-2031
9.4.4. Latin America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Production Process, 2024-2031
9.4.5. Latin America Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Middle East & Africa Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Type, 2024-2031
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by End Use, 2024-2031
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Raw Material, 2024-2031
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by Production Process, 2024-2031
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

10.2. Company Profiles


10.2.1. ALPLA-Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG
10.2.2. Amcor Limited
10.2.3. DS Smith Plc
10.2.4. Berry Plastics Corporation
10.2.5. Klöckner Pentaplast
10.2.6. Plastipak Holdings, Inc.
10.2.7. Pactiv Evergreen Inc
10.2.8. Sealed Air Corporation
10.2.9. Silgan Holdings, Inc.
10.2.10. Sonoco Products Company
10.2.11. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of Rigid Plastic Packaging Market-

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market By Type-

  • Bottles & Jars
  • Rigid Bulk Products
  • Trays
  • Turbs, Cups, and Pots

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Rigid Plastic Packaging Market By End use industry-

  • Food
  • Beverages
  • Healthcare
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries
  • Industrial

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market By Raw material-

  • Bioplastics
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • Polystyrene (PS)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPs)
  • Others (PC, Polyamide)

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market By Production process-

  • Extrusion
  • Injection Molding
  • Blow Molding
  • Thermoforming

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

To know more about the research methodology used for this study, kindly contact us/click here.

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