Insulated Shipping Packaging Market Report 2026

The insulated shipping packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.18 billion in 2025 to $8.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of food and beverage logistics, vaccine distribution needs, reliance on passive cooling solutions, global trade growth, demand for freshness preservation.

The insulated shipping packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.75 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to biopharmaceutical growth, e-commerce cold shipments, sustainability regulations, smart packaging integration, cold chain modernization. Major trends in the forecast period include growth of temperature-controlled logistics, rising demand for reusable insulated packaging, expansion of cold chain infrastructure, adoption of smart temperature monitoring, growth of pharmaceutical shipments.

Growing demand in e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the insulated shipping packaging market going forward. E-commerce, the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet, relies on insulated shipping packaging to transport temperature-sensitive products such as perishables and pharmaceuticals, maintaining quality and freshness during transit. For example, in August 2023, according to the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5% compared to the same period in 2022, while overall retail sales grew by 0.6%. Online sales accounted for 15.4% of all retail sales in the second quarter of 2023. Hence, the rising demand for e-commerce is fueling the insulated shipping packaging market.

Major companies in the insulated shipping packaging market are focusing on product innovations such as the RecyCold climaliner to provide reliable and sustainable solutions. RecyCold climaliner serves as insulated thermal packaging for cold chain shipping. For instance, in August 2023, Ranpak Holdings Corp., a US-based paper product manufacturer for shipping, launched RecyCold climaliner. The product is a paper-based thermal liner that provides up to 48 hours of insulated thermal protection for frozen, chilled, and ambient products. It is designed for one-way shipping and is made from 98.5% paper, making it recyclable, renewable, and biodegradable.

In March 2023, Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) LLC, a US-based provider of insulated packaging solutions, acquired Packaging Technology Group (PTG) Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition positions CCT to offer sustainable packaging solutions and a broader range of innovative solutions to its customers. Packaging Technology Group (PTG) Inc., based in the US, specializes in thermal packaging and shipping solutions.

Major companies operating in the insulated shipping packaging market are Amcor PLC, Cryopak, COOL Sarl, CREOPACK, Drew Foam Companies Inc., Marko Foam Products Inc., Sofrigam SA, Sonoco Products Company, Topa Thermal, Huhtamaki Oyj, Winpak Ltd., Polar Tech Industries Inc., Insulated Products Corporation, Cold Ice Inc., Insulated Packaging Systems (IPS), Thermal Shipping Solutions, Insulated Transport Products, Cold Chain Technologies, Envirotainer AB, Pelican BioThermal LLC, Softbox Systems Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the insulated shipping packaging market in 2025. The regions covered in the insulated shipping packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the insulated shipping packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The insulated shipping packaging market consists of sales of insulated boxes made from stainless steel or aluminum material. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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