Green packaging, also known as sustainable packaging or eco-friendly packaging, refers to packaging designs that have the least amount of environmental impact. They accomplish this by reducing packaging waste, utilizing sustainable materials (such as recyclable or biodegradable packaging elements), and employing renewable energy during manufacturing. In a nutshell, sustainable packaging is all about being conscious of the company's carbon footprint. In 2022, the global green packaging market was valued at US$223.97 billion, and is probable to reach US$325.70 billion by 2028.
The rising concern for environment and growing awareness towards using biodegradable material has taken the center stage around the globe and is expected to reap significant dividends for the global sustainable packaging market over the forecast period. The presence of green packaging aims to fulfill sustainability goals across e-commerce, logistic and delivery food packaging sectors. Green packaging ticks all the boxes as it has low-cost structure, is manufactured using 100% recyclable materials, and complies with sustainability initiatives. Besides that, strict environmental protection and government regulation has further encourage the trend in green packaging usage. The government in recent years has also put out regulations that support use of recycled materials and eco-friendly products by imposing taxes on plastic packaging. The global green packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.44%, during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
Market Segmentation Analysis:
- By Packaging Type: According to the report, the global green packaging market is segmented into three packaging type: Recycled Content Packaging, Reusable Packaging and Degradable Packaging. Recycled Content Packaging segment acquired majority of share in the market in 2022, owing to increasing demand for bio plastics, increasing government regulation are the parameters that are helpful for increasing the market growth. These materials are reused as raw materials by manufacturers to create new packaging products, reducing excess pollution created by packaging waste. Whereas, Degradable Packaging segment is expected to have the highest CAGR in the future as biodegradable packaging is generally defined as any type of packaging that will disintegrate and decay organically. This indicates that both bio-based and fossil-based polymers can be used to create biodegradable packaging, which would increase the demand for this market.
- By Material: According to the report, the global green packaging market is segmented into five material: Plastic, Paper, Metal, Glass and Other material. Paper segment acquired majority of share in the market in 2022, as rising use of paper and paperboards for creating container boards, paper bags and shipping sacks among various industries such as foods and beverages, cement manufacturing, medicine and glassware industries, and others, had led to the growth of this market. Whereas, the same segment is expected to have the highest CAGR in the future owing to the advantage of being, in most cases, the least expensive structural material for packaging and a renewable source.
- By Application: According to the report, the global green packaging market is segmented into four applications: Food and beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care and Other Application. Food and beverage segment acquired majority of share in the market in 2022, owing to the rising population coupled with demand for packaged readymade food and beverages. Whereas, Personal Care segment is expected to have the highest CAGR in the future as many personal care product makers are moving toward greener solutions by lowering the amount of material used in packaging. Because they are recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable, plant-based packaging materials have gained popularity in the cosmetics industry.
- By Region: According to this report, the global green packaging market can be divided into four regions: Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Rest of the World. Europe green packaging market enjoyed the highest market share in 2022, primarily owing to the European Union's and other European countries' strict bans on single-use plastics, the European Directive introduced the concept of a circular economy, as well as sustainability principles and goals. Companies in Europe have begun to embrace recyclable, recycled, and biodegradable products as part of the circular economy roadmap. A circular economy has set standards and objectives for sustainability. Several Europe-based businesses follow the circular economy blueprint by embracing recyclable, recycled, and biodegradable materials.
Global Green Packaging Market Dynamics:
- Growth Drivers: Sustainable packaging, also referred to as green packaging, offers several benefits such as less dependence on fossil fuels, low consumption of natural resources, and less energy consumption. These advantages have prompted the food & beverage sector to adopt environment-friendly food packaging solutions in order to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Further, the market is expected to increase due to upsurge in e-commerce sales, increasing government regulations, rise in demand for water-based polymer, growing demand for bio-based resins as a packaging material, etc.
- Challenges: Global issues and rise in the prices of green packaging solutions is a major challenge facing the green packaging market. The rise in the prices of green packaging solutions due to the high cost of bio-based resins will be a major challenge for the green packaging market. The uncertainty in the demand and supply of bio-based resins has increased the volatility of the prices of raw materials. The other challenge that green packaging market faces is lack of supply of bio-plastics and related materials, etc.
- Trends: A major trend gaining pace in green packaging market is high demand for paper & paperboard materials. Paper & paperboard packaging is cost-effective and can be recycled multiple times. This makes the packaging suitable for use in various end-use industries. Paper & paperboard materials are majorly employed for packaging food & beverage products due to their low cost, lightweight, high-quality graphics printability, and biodegradable features. More trends in the market are believed to augment the growth of green packaging market during the forecasted period include increasing focus by major brands/companies to achieve net zero, rise in adoption of plantable packaging, bio plastic, etc.
Impact Analysis of COVID-19 and Way Forward:
The pandemic of COVID-19 has had a minor influence on the green packaging business. As a result of the pandemic, several manufacturing facilities were forced to close. However, the increased production of vaccines and other medicines has resulted in a significant need for environmentally friendly packaging options. As lockdowns were relaxed in numerous cities, demand for takeout and food delivery surged, as did awareness of the necessity of eco-friendly packaging.
Competitive Landscape and Recent Developments:
Global green packaging market is moderately fragmented. Key players of global green packaging market are:
- Amcor PLC (Bemis Company, Inc.)
- Mondi PLC
- Sonoco Products Company
- WestRock Company
- Sealed Air Corporation
- DS Smith PLC
- Tetra Laval Group (TetraPak International S.A)
- Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (Evergreen Packaging)
- Elopak
- Uflex Limited
- Ardagh Group S.A.
- Ball Corporation
- Nampak Limited
- Plastipak Holdings Inc.
The key players are constantly investing in strategic initiatives, such as new product launches, introducing their products to emerging markets and more, to maintain a competitive edge in this market. For instance, in June 2022, Ardagh Metal Packaging revealed plans to build a new plant in La Ciotat, France, to increase its production capacity. To meet the growing demand from current and potential clients for long-term partnerships in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Southwestern Europe, Sud Attractivité and Bpifrance will fund the expenditure. Also, in June 2022, Mondi expected its sustainable packaging portfolio with its "Grow&Go" line. The entire Grow&Goportfolio complies with food contact standards and is made entirely of paper.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
2.1 Green Packaging: An Overview
2.1.1 Advantages of Green Packaging
2.2 Green Packaging Segmentation: An Overview
2.2.1 Green Packaging Segmentation
3. Global Market Analysis
3.1 Global Green Packaging Market: An Analysis
3.1.1 Global Green Packaging Market: An Overview
3.1.2 Global Green Packaging Market by Value
3.1.3 Global Green Packaging Market by Packaging Type (Recycled Content Packaging, Reusable Packaging and Degradable Packaging)
3.1.4 Global Green Packaging Market by Material (Plastic, Paper, Metal, Glass and Other material)
3.1.5 Global Green Packaging Market by Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care and Other Application)
3.1.6 Global Green Packaging Market by Region (Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Rest of the World)
3.2 Global Green Packaging Market: Packaging Type Analysis
3.2.1 Global Green Packaging Market by Packaging Type: An Overview
3.2.2 Global Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value
3.2.3 Global Reusable Packaging Market by Value
3.2.4 Global Degradable Packaging Market by Value
3.3 Global Green Packaging Market: Material Analysis
3.3.1 Global Green Packaging Market by Material: An Overview
3.3.2 Global Plastic Green Packaging Market by Value
3.3.3 Global Paper Green Packaging Market by Value
3.3.4 Global Metal Green Packaging Market by Value
3.3.5 Global Glass Green Packaging Market by Value
3.3.6 Global Other Material Green Packaging Market by Value
3.4 Global Green Packaging Market: Application Analysis
3.4.1 Global Green Packaging Market by Application: An Overview
3.4.2 Global Food and Beverages Green Packaging Market by Value
3.4.3 Global Healthcare Green Packaging Market by Value
3.4.4 Global Personal Care Green Packaging Market by Value
3.4.5 Global Other Applications Green Packaging Market by Value
4. Regional Market Analysis
4.1 Europe Green Packaging Market: An Analysis
4.1.1 Europe Green Packaging Market: An Overview
4.1.2 Europe Green Packaging Market by Value
4.1.3 Europe Green Packaging Market by Packaging Type (Recycled Content Packaging, Reusable Packaging and Degradable Packaging)
4.1.4 Europe Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value
4.1.5 Europe Reusable Packaging Market by Value
4.1.6 Europe Degradable Packaging Market by Value
4.1.7 Europe Green Packaging Market by Region (Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy and Rest of Europe)
4.1.8 Germany Green Packaging Market by Value
4.1.9 France Green Packaging Market by Value
4.1.10 UK Green Packaging Market by Value
4.1.11 Spain Green Packaging Market by Value
4.1.12 Italy Green Packaging Market by Value
4.1.13 Rest of Europe Green Packaging Market by Value
4.2 Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market: An Analysis
4.2.1 Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market: An Overview
4.2.2 Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Value
4.2.3 Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Packaging Type (Recycled Content Packaging, Reusable Packaging and Degradable Packaging)
4.2.4 Asia Pacific Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value
4.2.5 Asia Pacific Reusable Packaging Market by Value
4.2.6 Asia Pacific Degradable Packaging Market by Value
4.2.7 Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Region (China, Japan, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia Pacific)
4.2.8 China Green Packaging Market by Value
4.2.9 Japan Green Packaging Market by Value
4.2.10 India Green Packaging Market by Value
4.2.11 South Korea Green Packaging Market by Value
4.2.12 Rest of Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Value
4.3 North America Green Packaging Market: An Analysis
4.3.1 North America Green Packaging Market: An Overview
4.3.2 North America Green Packaging Market by Value
4.3.3 North America Green Packaging Market by Region (The US, Canada and Mexico)
4.3.4 The US Green Packaging Market by Value
4.3.5 The US Green Packaging Market by Application (Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care and Other Application)
4.3.6 The US Green Packaging Market Applications by Value
4.3.7 Canada Green Packaging Market by Value
4.3.8 Mexico Green Packaging Market by Value
4.4 Rest of the World Green Packaging Market: An Analysis
4.4.1 Rest of the World Green Packaging Market: An Overview
4.4.2 Rest of the World Green Packaging Market by Value
5. Impact of COVID-19
5.1 Impact of COVID-19
5.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Green Packaging Market
5.1.2 Post COVID-19 Impact
6. Market Dynamics
6.1 Growth Drivers
6.1.1 Expanding Demand for Food & Beverages
6.1.2 Upsurge in E-Commerce Sales
6.1.3 Increasing Government Regulations
6.1.4 Increasing Awareness of Green Packaging and Adoption of Recyclable Materials
6.1.5 Rise in Demand for Water-based Polymer
6.1.6 Growing Demand For Bio-based Resins as a Packaging Material
6.2 Challenges
6.2.1 Global Issues and Rise in the Prices of Green Packaging Solutions
6.2.2 Lack of Supply of Bio-plastics and Related Materials
6.3 Market Trends
6.3.1 High Demand for Paper & Paperboard Materials
6.3.2 Increasing Focus by Major Brands/Company's To Achieve Net Zero
6.3.3 Rise in Adoption of Plantable Packaging
6.3.4 Bio Plastic
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1 Global Green Packaging Market Players: Product Comparison
8. Company Profiles
8.1 Amcor PLC (Bemis Company, Inc.)
8.1.1 Business Overview
8.1.2 Operating Segment
8.1.3 Business Strategy
8.2 Mondi PLC
8.2.1 Business Overview
8.2.2 Operating Segment
8.2.3 Business Strategy
8.3 Sonoco Products Company
8.3.1 Business Overview
8.3.2 Operating Segment
8.3.3 Business Strategy
8.4 WestRock Company
8.4.1 Business Overview
8.4.2 Operating Segment
8.4.3 Business Strategy
8.5 Sealed Air Corporation
8.5.1 Business Overview
8.5.2 Operating Segment
8.5.3 Business Strategy
8.6 DS Smith PLC
8.6.1 Business Overview
8.6.2 Operating Segments
8.6.3 Business Strategy
8.7 Tetra Laval Group (TetraPak International S.A)
8.7.1 Business Overview
8.7.2 Operating Segments
8.7.3 Business Strategy
8.8 Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (Evergreen Packaging)
8.8.1 Business Overview
8.8.2 Operating Segment
8.8.3 Business Strategy
8.9 Elopak
8.9.1 Business Overview
8.9.2 Operating Segment
8.9.3 Business Strategy
8.10 Uflex Limited
8.10.1 Business Overview
8.10.2 Operating Segment
8.10.3 Business Strategy
8.11 Ardagh Group S.A.
8.11.1 Business Overview
8.11.2 Operating Segments
8.11.3 Business Strategy
8.12 Ball Corporation
8.12.1 Business Overview
8.12.2 Operating Segment
8.12.3 Business Strategy
8.13 Nampak Limited
8.13.1 Business Overview
8.13.2 Operating Segments
8.14 Plastipak Holdings Inc.
8.14.1 Business Overview
8.14.2 Business Strategy
List of Figures
Figure 1: Advantages of Green Packaging
Figure 2: Green Packaging Segmentation
Figure 3: Global Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 4: Global Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 5: Global Green Packaging Market by Packaging Type; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 6: Global Green Packaging Market by Material; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 7: Global Green Packaging Market by Application; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 8: Global Green Packaging Market by Region; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 9: Global Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 10: Global Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 11: Global Reusable Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 12: Global Reusable Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 13: Global Degradable Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 14: Global Degradable Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 15: Global Plastic Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 16: Global Plastic Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 17: Global Paper Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 18: Global Paper Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 19: Global Metal Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 20: Global Metal Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 21: Global Glass Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 22: Global Glass Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 23: Global Other Material Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 24: Global Other Material Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 25: Global Food and Beverages Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 26: Global Food and Beverages Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 27: Global Healthcare Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 28: Global Healthcare Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 29: Global Personal Care Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 30: Global Personal Care Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 31: Global Other Applications Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 32: Global Other Applications Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 33: Europe Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 34: Europe Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 35: Europe Green Packaging Market by Packaging Type; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 36: Europe Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 37: Europe Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 38: Europe Reusable Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 39: Europe Reusable Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 40: Europe Degradable Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 41: Europe Degradable Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 42: Europe Green Packaging Market by Region; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 43: Germany Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 44: Germany Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 45: France Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 46: France Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 47: UK Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 48: UK Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 49: Spain Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 50: Spain Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 51: Italy Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 52: Italy Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 53: Rest of Europe Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 54: Rest of Europe Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 55: Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 56: Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 57: Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Packaging Type; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 58: Asia Pacific Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 59: Asia Pacific Recycled Content Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 60: Asia Pacific Reusable Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 61: Asia Pacific Reusable Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 62: Asia Pacific Degradable Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 63: Asia Pacific Degradable Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 64: Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Region; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 65: China Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 66: China Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 67: Japan Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 68: Japan Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 69: India Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 70: India Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 71: South Korea Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 72: South Korea Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 73: Rest of Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 74: Rest of Asia Pacific Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 75: North America Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 76: North America Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 77: North America Green Packaging Market by Region; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 78: The US Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 79: The US Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 80: The US Green Packaging Market by Application; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 81: The US Green Packaging Market Applications by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 82: The US Green Packaging Market Application by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 83: Canada Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 84: Canada Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 85: Mexico Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 86: Mexico Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 87: Rest of the World Green Packaging Market by Value; 2018-2022 (US$ Billion)
Figure 88: Rest of the World Green Packaging Market by Value; 2023-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 89: Global Food & Beverage Market; 2020-2028 (US$ Billion)
Figure 90: Global E-Commerce Sales; 2019-2025 (US$ Billion)
Figure 91: Price of Pulp Paper; April 2020- August 2022 (US$/Tonnes)
Figure 92: Global Consumption of Paper; 2021-2032 (Million Metric Tonnes)
Figure 93: Amcor PLC Net Sales by Reportable Segments; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Figure 94: Mondi PLC Revenue by Operating Segments; 2021 (Percentage, %)
Figure 95: Sonoco Products Company Trade Sales by Reportable Segments; 2021 (Percentage, %)
Figure 96: WestRock Company Net Sales by Segments; 2022 (Percentage, %)
Companies Mentioned
- Amcor PLC (Bemis Company, Inc.)
- Mondi PLC
- Sonoco Products Company
- WestRock Company
- Sealed Air Corporation
- DS Smith PLC
- Tetra Laval Group (TetraPak International S.A)
- Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (Evergreen Packaging)
- Elopak
- Uflex Limited
- Ardagh Group S.A.
- Ball Corporation
- Nampak Limited
- Plastipak Holdings Inc.
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 186 |
| Published | February 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2028 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 238.39 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 325.7 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.4% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 14 |
