Consumer Packaging Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Material Type (Plastic, Paperboard & Paper-Based Product, Aluminum Foil, Others), By Product (Pouch & Sachets, Bags, Wrapping Films, Laminates, Liners, Stick Packs, Others), By Layers (3-5 Layers, 5-7 Layers, >7 Layers), By End Users (Food & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Healthcare, Electrical & Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Pet Food, Agriculture & Allied Industry, Others) and Region Forecast 2019-2030

Consumer packaging market size was valued at US$ 561.2 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 6.3% from 2024-2030. Consumer packaging is the process of packaging of goods that are used by consumers. Goods that come under this category are electronic devices, household appliances, food and beverage products, and grocery items. Based on material type the market is segmented into Plastic, Paperboard & Paper-based Product, Aluminum Foil, and Others. The plastics segment holds most of the market share in the forecasting period due to Consumers prefer plastic packaging over other items because the material is lightweight and indestructible, making it easy to handle.

Moreover, due to reduced cost of production, even significant firms choose to employ plastic packaging. Moreover, players are focusing on launching new products to maintain growth in the market. For instance in April 2022 - Tetra Pak launched tethered caps on carton packages in collaboration with leading beverage producers. According to the company, the new caps, introduced by BBL in Ireland, Cido Grupa in the Baltics, LY Company Group and Lactalis Puleva in Spain, and Weihenstephan in Germany, have been designed to prevent litter and accelerate the transition to renewable materials. Increasing in demand for industries such as electronic, automotive, pharmaceutical, etc. In the developing region along with the growing consumer are also anticipated to increase the market growth of the protective packaging over the projected period.

Key Developments

• In January 2022 - Huhtamaki announced that it had acquired full ownership of its Polish joint venture company Huhtamaki Smith Anderson sp. z o.o. from Smith Anderson Group Ltd (SA). The company manufactures and sells foodservice paper bags in Eastern Europe at Huhtamaki's facility in Czeladz, Poland. In 2018, the UK strode forward to become the world leader in sustainable packaging. With an investment of US$ 80 million, the government called on innovators to develop packaging, which will reduce the impact that the harmful plastics are having on the environment.