PUBLISHER: Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1171452
PUBLISHER: Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1171452
The protective packaging market was valued at US$30.892 billion in 2020.
The growing global e-commerce industry is the major driver of the global protective packaging market. Growing internet penetration, rising purchasing power, and the increased proliferation of smartphones and other mobile devices are boosting sales through e-retailing channels, which is augmenting the demand for protective packaging solutions for packaged goods. Rising concerns regarding environmental sustainability along with the strict regulations regarding packaging waste are encouraging packaging manufacturers to invest in R&D and come up with sustainable yet effective packaging solutions, thereby positively impacting the market growth of protective packaging in the coming years. However, fluctuations in raw material prices will hinder the growth of the global protective packaging market during the forecast period.
By Product Type
By Product Type, flexible packaging will witness the fastest market growth, in terms of value, in 2016 due to its cost efficiency and ability to package a wide variety of goods. Increasing demand for processed food and beverages is boosting the market growth of flexible packaging. Moreover, online retailing of delicate products requires air pillows, protective mailers, and bubble packaging, which, in turn, will contribute to this growth during the forecast period.
By Geography
Geographically, North America held the largest share of the global Protective Packaging market in 2020 owing to the presence of a large number of key players in the region. End-use industries in developed economies such as the U.S. and Canada are increasingly using protective packaging for various applications. Asia Pacific region will witness the fastest regional market growth during the forecast period due to the growing e-commerce industry in emerging economies, especially in China and India. Increasing spending on processed food and beverage products will further boost the demand for protective packaging in this region. Rising demand for OTC drugs will require effective protective packaging solutions in the pharmaceutical sector, leading to significant growth of the Asia Pacific Protective Packaging market during the forecast period.
Key Developments
Impact of COVID-19 on the Protective Packaging Market
Imposed lockdowns and reduced demand from various end-use sectors reduced the demand for protective packaging solutions. Furthermore, limited and restricted trade between countries impacted the sales of protective packaging solutions. Protective packaging producers suffered in 2020 as a result of laws requiring business closures, societal conventions of segregation, and reduced municipal and state government office activity. Still, the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis with rapid vaccination campaigns across North America and Europe helped in the recovery of the demand for protective packaging solutions. Specific package styles used in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries have seen a marked increase in sales, according to the global packaging industry. Additionally, the utilization of those materials is anticipated to raise R&D spending, which will aid in market expansion.
Segmentation
In this report, the Protective Packaging market is segmented by material type, product type, function, industry, and geography:
Paper and Paperboard
Plastic
Foam Plastics
Others
Rigid Protective
Flexible Protective
Foam Protective
Insulation
Wrapping
Blocking and Bracing
Cushioning
Void Fill
Food and Beverage
Consumer Electronics
Automotive
Healthcare
Others
North America
South America
Europe
Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific