PUBLISHER: MarketLine | PRODUCT CODE: 2114255
PUBLISHER: MarketLine | PRODUCT CODE: 2114255
Global Containers & Packaging industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume , and forecast to 2030). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
Containers & packaging market encompasses a wide range of products explicitly used for packaging purposes. Market volume represents the consumption of packaging products in a specific year, while the market value is calculated by multiplying the average manufacturer's price of packaging materials with the market volume.
Containers & packaging market is segmented into paper, plastic, glass, and metal. Folding carton boards, comprised of several layers of fibrous wood pulp, are commonly known as paper segment products. They are extensively used in various industries to package different products. These boards are often coated with polyethylene and lined with aluminum foil to enhance their moisture resistance and durability. However, it should be noted that these containers are still primarily made of board material and not plastic or metal. The paper segment of this industry does not include household or sanitary papers, and it excludes printing papers.
Within the plastic category, there is a diverse range of products that are made from different polymers. These include freestanding plastic bottles, tubs, and jars made from PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, PC, and PS/ABS. The plastic segment also encompasses co-extrusions, lamination, and barrier-coated containers, providing various options for manufacturers and consumers.
The glass segment is composed of an amorphous material that lacks a definite crystal structure and displays a characteristic transformation from a complex and relatively fragile state to a molten or rubber-like state when exposed to high temperatures. Container glass, commonly utilized in packaging applications, is typically characterized by its brittleness and may feature optical transparency or coloration.
All market data and forecasts are based on nominal prices and all currency conversions used in the creation of this report have been calculated using yearly annual average exchange rates. The USD values may show a declining trend for few countries such as Argentina, Turkey, Nigeria, Egypt, and Russia. This is primarily because of the impact of exchange rates considered.
The global containers & packaging market recorded a value of $666.2 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% during 2020-25.
Market consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 1.3% during 2020-25, reaching a total of 391.1 million tonnes in 2025.
In 2025, the Global containers & packaging market consumption volume grew, driven by rising online retail sales.