Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Report 2026

The plastic corrugated packaging market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $237.11 billion in 2025 to $247.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in industrial and transit packaging usage, rising demand for durable packaging alternatives, expansion of automotive and electronics logistics, increased use in agricultural storage applications, availability of cost-effective plastic corrugated sheets.

The plastic corrugated packaging market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $294.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable packaging solutions, rising demand from e-commerce logistics, expansion of reusable packaging models, growing adoption in food and beverage transport, increasing investment in recyclable plastic materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of reusable plastic corrugated packaging, rising demand for lightweight and durable packaging solutions, growing customization and printing capabilities, expansion of moisture-resistant packaging applications, enhanced focus on recyclable plastic materials.

The expansion of e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the plastic corrugated packaging market in the coming years. E-commerce involves the buying and selling of goods and services, as well as the exchange of money and data, through electronic networks, primarily the internet. Plastic corrugated packaging is widely used in e-commerce due to its durability, lightweight properties, and cost efficiency, which help ensure the safe and efficient transportation of goods. For example, in August 2025, according to the US Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, retail e-commerce sales reached $304.2 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing 16.3% of total retail sales and reflecting a 5.3% increase compared to the second quarter of 2024. Therefore, the growth of e-commerce is supporting the continued expansion of the plastic corrugated packaging market.

Companies operating in the plastic corrugated packaging market are increasingly focusing on technological advancements such as closed edge technology to improve durability, hygiene, and overall packaging performance. Closed edge technology involves sealing the open fluted edges of corrugated plastic sheets to prevent contamination, enhance cleanliness, and strengthen structural integrity. This approach enables improved product protection, extended service life, and easier handling. For instance, in December 2025, Corplex SAS, a France-based manufacturer of reusable and recyclable polypropylene packaging solutions, introduced its AkyPak Closed Edge innovation. This sealed-edge corrugated plastic design is intended to enhance hygiene and robustness in supply chain applications by offering reinforced edge protection, contamination prevention, and increased durability for repeated use. The AkyPak Closed Edge solution improves operational efficiency, product safety, and sustainability in reusable transit packaging systems.

In January 2024, Hood Container, a US-based company specializing in corrugated box packaging, acquired the corrugated business of Sumter Packaging for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Hood Container to expand its presence into new markets and enhance fulfillment operations in South Carolina through Sumter’s location, while also integrating business operations from the Statesville, North Carolina facility. Sumter Packaging Corporation is a US-based full-service manufacturer of plastic corrugated boxes and custom packaging solutions.

Major companies operating in the plastic corrugated packaging market are Menasha Corporation, ORBIS Corporation, Primex Plastics Corporation, Minnesota Diversified Industries Inc., Signode Industrial Group, Technology Container Corp, American Containers Inc., GWP Group, Coroplast Inc., Samuel Grant Packaging, A&C Plastics, Androp Packaging Inc., New-Tech Packaging, Söhner Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Amatech Inc., Packman Packaging Private Limited, Classic Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Mills Industries, Twinplast Ltd., Pinnacle Packaging Industries, Corlite Packaging Industries Sdn Bhd, Hinkle Manufacturing Inc., Siddhi Plast by suninfy, Dongguan Jianxin Plastic Products Co. Ltd., Yamakoh Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic corrugated packaging market in 2025. The regions covered in the plastic corrugated 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 plastic corrugated packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The plastic corrugated packaging market consists of sales of plastic bubble mailers, plastic reels and spools, plastic partitions, and floor protection sheets. 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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