Sustainable Packaging: Global Markets

Report Code: PLS121A

Publish Date: Jun 2022

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Plastics

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Report Highlights

The global sustainable packaging market should reach $351.4 billion by 2027 from $263.8 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% for the forecast period of 2022 to 2027.

Report Includes

  • 103 data tables and 27 additional tables
  • An overview of the global market for sustainable packaging
  • Estimation of the market size and analyses of global market trends, with data from 2021, estimates for 2022, with projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2027
  • Highlights of the market potential for sustainable packaging material, based on material, process, application, region and country, and coverage of history and latest technological developments of the industry
  • Description of environmental issues concerning the use of plastic material packaging and discussion on production of eco-friendly material packaging by various initiatives across supply chain of food and beverages and consumer goods
  • Information on innovative new materials, leading-edge technologies and stringent government regulation for packaging materials
  • Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances and other key market strategies
  • Comprehensive company profiles of the leading players, including Amcor Ltd., Berry Global Inc., Huhtamaki, Nampak Ltd. and Tetra Laval

Report Scope

This report provides an updated review of sustainable packaging, including materials and processes, and identifies current and emerging applications for these products.

BCC Research delineates the current market status for sustainable packaging, defines trends and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The sustainable packaging market is analyzed based on the following segments: material, application, process and region. Technological issues, including key events and the latest developments, are discussed.

This report covers the technological, economic and business considerations of the sustainable packaging industry, with analyses and forecasts provided for global markets. It also includes descriptions of market forces that are relevant to the sustainable packaging industry and areas of application.

Global markets are presented for many sustainable packaging market segments, along with growth forecasts through 2027. Estimates of sales value are based on prices in the supply chain. Market-driving forces and industry structure are examined. International aspects are analyzed for all global regions and for all sustainable packaging materials and products. Profiles of major global manufacturers are presented, here.

The sustainable packaging market is further segmented based on materials: paper, board, plastic, glass, metal (steel, aluminum and others). The market is also segmented into applications: food, beverages, home care, personal care, health care and others. It is segmented by process: recycle, reuse and degradable.

Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2021
Forecast period considered 2022-2027
Base year market size $250.5 billion
Market size forecast $351.4 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 5.9% for the forecast period of 2022-2027
Units considered $ Billions
Segments covered material, application, process, and region
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Latin America
Countries covered U.S., Canada, Germany, the U.K., France, Italy, Japan, China, South Korea, Brazil, and India
Key Market Drivers
  • Stringent Government Regulations
  • Sustainable Packaging Goals
  • Food And Beverage Industry
  • Consumer Preference
  • Eco-friendly Material Initiatives
Companies studied
AMCOR PLCBALL CORP.
BALL METALPACK (PART OF SONOCO PRODUCTS CO.)BE GREEN PACKAGING
BEMIS CO. INC.BERRY GLOBAL INC.
DS SMITH PLCDUPONT
HUHTAMAKIMONDI
NAMPAK LTD.SEALED AIR
SMURFIT KAPPASONOCO PRODUCTS CO.
TETRA LAVAL
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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Sustainable Packaging: Global Markets193Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction11Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights3Free
Chapter- 3: Market and Technology Background8Free
Chapter- 4: Market Trends16Free
Chapter- 5: Market Analysis by Material11Free
Chapter- 6: Global Markets by Application8Free
Chapter- 7: Global Markets by Process6Free
Chapter- 8: Global Markets by Region81Free
Chapter- 9: Competitive Landscape4Free
Chapter- 10: Company Profiles44Free
Chapter- 11: Appendix: Acronyms1Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 130

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Sustainable Packaging, by Material, Through 2027
  • Table 1: Sustainable Packaging
  • Table 2: Principles of Sustainable Packaging
  • Table 3: Organizations, Packaging Sustainability
  • Table 4: Regulations and Standards, Packaging Industry Sustainability
  • Table 5: Global Market for Sustainable Packaging, by Material, Through 2027
  • Table 6: Global Market for Sustainable Paper and Paper Board Packaging, by Type, Through 2027
  • Table 7: Global Market for Sustainable Paper and Paper Board Packaging, by Region, Through 2027
  • Table 8: Global Market for Sustainable Plastic Packaging, by Type, Through 2027
  • Table 9: Global Market for Sustainable Plastic Packaging, by Region, Through 2027
  • Table 10: Global Market for Sustainable Metal Packaging, by Type, Through 2027
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