Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Report 2025

The rigid plastic packaging market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $228.97 billion in 2024 to $238.46 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cost efficiency, durability and protection, versatility, lightweight properties, barrier properties, consumer convenience.

The rigid plastic packaging market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $283.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability initiatives, e-commerce growth, customization and branding, regulatory compliance, increased focus on circular economy, changing consumer preferences. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainable packaging solutions, innovative packaging designs, circular economy initiatives, regulatory compliance and standards, advancements in material technology, digitalization in packaging industry.

The rising demand from end users, particularly in the food and beverage industry, is projected to drive the growth of the rigid plastic packaging market in the future. The food and beverage industry encompasses all businesses involved in the processing, packaging, and distribution of uncooked food. Rigid plastic packaging enhances product durability, promoting food safety and extending shelf life. Consequently, the growing demand from end users in this sector is expected to boost the rigid plastic packaging market. For example, in October 2023, the Agriculture and Agri-Food Department of a Canadian government agency reported that exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record high of $54.3 billion in 2022, reflecting a 14.1% increase from the previous year and accounting for 34.7% of the total production value. Thus, the increasing demand from end users in the food and beverage industry is driving the growth of the rigid plastic packaging market.

Another significant driver of the rigid plastic packaging market is the increasing penetration of retail. The retail sector, encompassing the sale of goods and services directly to consumers through physical stores or online platforms, is witnessing a surge in demand for convenient and durable packaging solutions. The global retail market is projected to grow from $26.17 trillion in 2022 to $37.66 trillion in 2027. This growth is driven by the expanding presence of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores, as well as the rising trend of on-the-go consumption. Consequently, the demand for rigid plastic packaging is expected to rise in tandem with the increasing retail penetration.

A notable trend in the rigid plastic packaging market is technological advancement, with major companies focusing on the development of new technologies. For example, in September 2022, Amcor Plc., a global packaging company based in Australia, introduced the DairySeal™ line of packaging featuring ClearCor, an advanced polyethylene terephthalate (PET) barrier. ClearCor PET barrier technology, with concentrated capsulation in the preform's center, enhances flexibility and resin possibilities while maintaining recyclability and improving overall barrier performance in the package.

Companies in the rigid plastic packaging market are increasingly turning to partnerships and collaborations to enhance their financial strength and product portfolios. Strategic partnerships involve leveraging each other’s strengths and resources for mutual benefits. In February 2023, TotalEnergies, a French multinational energy and petroleum company, collaborated with Ecolab, an American corporation specializing in water treatment, purification, and hygiene services. Together, they launched plastic packaging incorporating recycled material for heavy-use purposes, aiming to achieve circularity without compromising performance.

In October 2022, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., a US-based manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging, acquired Fabri-Kal for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to strengthen Pactiv's position in the food service and consumer packaged goods industries. Fabri-Kal, a US-based manufacturer, specializes in plastic food service and custom thermoformed packaging.

Major companies operating in the rigid plastic packaging market include Berry Global Inc., Amcor Plc, Silgan Holdings Inc., Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Al Jabriplastic Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Takween Advanced Industries Company, Plastipak Holdings Inc., Anchor Packaging LLC, ALPLA Group GmbH & Co. KG, Sonoco Products Company, Klöckner Pentaplast Group GmbH, Gerresheimer AG, Consolidated Container Co. LLC, Winpak Ltd., Graham Packaging Company Inc., IPL Plastics Inc., M&H Plastics Limited, Placon Corporation, Printpack Incorporated, Ring Container Technologies LLC, Tekni-Plex Inc., Polypack Inc., Hedwin Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rigid plastic packaging market in 2024. The regions covered in the rigid plastic packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the rigid plastic packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Rigid plastic packaging consists of containers crafted from hard plastics that retain their shape and structure. This packaging is utilized to protect, store, and transport a wide range of products, including food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. It provides durability, lightweight characteristics, and excellent barrier protection against moisture and contaminants.

The primary categories of rigid plastic packaging include boxes, bottles and jars, cans, blister packs, clamshells, trays, intermediate bulk containers (IBC), and other variations. A box, for instance, is a container with a flat bottom designed to safeguard foods, ensure food safety, and prolong the freshness of products. Various materials utilized in rigid plastic packaging encompass polyethylene, polypropylene, high-density polypropylene, among others. The manufacturing processes involved include extrusion, injection molding, and others, catering to diverse end-users such as the food and beverage industry, personal care, household products, healthcare, and more.

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The rigid plastic packaging market consists of sales of whip cream cans, pickle jars, wine bottles, hummus containers, and hard plastic cannabis containers. 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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