Retail Ready Packaging Market Report 2025

The retail ready packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $87.73 billion in 2024 to $93.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to efficiency in shelf restocking, enhanced brand visibility, reduction in packaging waste, cost savings in supply chain, minimization of in-store labor.

The retail ready packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $134.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued focus on efficiency, e-commerce packaging requirements, customization for brand differentiation, environmental considerations, integration with automation. Major trends in the forecast period include focus on reduced packaging waste, integration of smart packaging technologies, e-commerce-friendly packaging solutions, popularity of stand-up pouches and flexible packaging, innovations in shelf-ready packaging designs.

The rapid growth of the retail sector is contributing to the expansion of the retail-ready packaging market moving forward. The retail sector encompasses businesses that sell goods through physical stores, online platforms, or directly to consumers in small quantities. Retail-ready packaging benefits the retail sector by lowering labor costs, enhancing the shopping experience for customers, and encouraging impulse purchases. For instance, in January 2024, the United States Census Bureau, a government agency, reported that U.S. retail sales reached $6.51 trillion in 2021, increasing by 8% to $7.04 trillion in 2022. Therefore, the rapid growth of the retail sector is driving the retail-ready packaging market's expansion.

The expanding cosmetics sector is expected to boost the growth of the retail-ready packaging market in the future. The cosmetics sector, often referred to as the beauty or personal care industry, includes a wide variety of products aimed at enhancing or maintaining an individual's appearance and personal hygiene. Retail-ready packaging (RRP) plays a vital role in the cosmetics sector by meeting the specific needs of retailers and consumers. It streamlines the supply chain, improves brand visibility, and contributes to a positive shopping experience. For example, in August 2024, Cosmetics Design Europe, a UK-based online news outlet for the cosmetics and personal care industry, noted that the beauty industry workforce grew by 10% in 2023, surpassing 603,000 employees. Therefore, the expanding cosmetics sector is driving the growth of the retail-ready packaging market.

New product developments have emerged as a significant trend gaining traction in the retail-ready packaging market. Companies within this sector are creating advanced products to enhance their market position. For example, in April 2022, Amcor PLC, an Australia-based packaging firm, introduced high-shield laminate packaging. This packaging solution represents a new low-carbon, recyclable option that meets the industry's stringent barrier and performance standards on two levels. The new High Shield packaging options, available in both paper-based and polyolefin-based materials, include more environmentally friendly options for pharmaceutical sachets, stick packs, and strip packs. The innovative material structure aids pharmaceutical companies in distinguishing themselves in the market by promoting recycle-readiness in line with regional requirements.

Major players in the retail-ready packaging market are actively channeling their efforts into strategic investments to gain a competitive edge. Strategic investments in this sector serve to enhance product offerings, expand customer bases, and increase market share, positioning companies ahead of the competition. For instance, in January 2023, Solidus Solutions, a Netherlands-based producer of recyclable packaging materials, invested €11 million ($12.02 million) in FUTURLINE, an advanced line of retail-ready packaging solutions. These solutions, which include punnets, skin packaging, and Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), are currently being implemented in several European countries such as Benelux, France, Germany, Poland, the UK, and Spain. As part of its circular-making strategy, SOLIDUS offers environmentally friendly retail and food service goods that minimize environmental impact while providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions to merchants and end-users. This investment underscores the company's commitment to ongoing innovation in the retail-ready packaging space.

In May 2022, Smurfit Kappa UK Limited, an Ireland-based packaging firm, acquired Atlas Packaging Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance Smurfit Kappa UK Limited's services within the United Kingdom. Atlas Packaging Inc. is a UK-based supplier of corrugated packaging.

Major companies operating in the retail ready packaging market include WestRock Company, International Paper Company, Georgia-Pacific LLC, Amcor plc, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, Mondi plc, Graphic Packaging International LLC, Packaging Corporation of America, DS Smith plc, Huhtamaki Oyj, Orora Ltd., Pratt Industries Inc., SIG Combibloc Group Ltd., BillerudKorsnas AB, Clearwater Paper Corporation, Uflex Ltd., Green Bay Packaging Inc., PaperWorks Industries Inc., Delkor Systems Inc., Vanguard Packaging LLC, Caps Cases Ltd., Rondo Ganahl AG, Weedon Group Ltd., The Cardboard Box Company Ltd., Bennett Packaging Of Kansas City Inc., i2i Europe Ltd., Service Technology International Ltd., Bahmuller GmbH, Packaging Innovations Ltd., Detpak Packaging Philippines Inc., Atlas Packaging Ltd., Belmont Packaging Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the retail ready packaging market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the retail ready packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the retail ready packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Retail-ready packaging refers to self-contained secondary packaging of a product designed for efficient stocking and selling. This type of packaging is shipped to retailers in a way that facilitates easy stocking and displaying, particularly in large retail environments such as big box or club stores. Retail-ready packaging aims to streamline the supply chain and enhance the product's visibility and appeal at the point of purchase.

Retail ready packaging includes die-cut display boxes, corrugated boxes, shrink-wrapped trays, folding cartons, and others. Die-cut display boxes are crafted through the die-cutting process, shaping and sizing a thin flat sheet of materials such as paper, paperboard, and plastic. They find applications in various industries, including food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceuticals.

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The retail ready packaging market consists of sales of boxes and trays. 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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