Paint Packaging Market Size & New Product Developments Data

Paint Packaging Market Size, Share, Growth Rate | 4.35%

The paint packaging market size to rise from USD 31.31 billion in 2024 to USD 38.73 billion by 2034. Asia Pacific witnessed the largest market share for the year 2023 while Europe is estimated to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period.

Paint Packaging Market Size and New Product Developments

The paint packaging market size was calculated at USD 30 billion in 2024 projected to reach around USD 45.92 billion by 2034. The market is expanding at a CAGR of 4.35% between 2024 and 2034.

Paint Packaging Market Size 2023 - 2034 (USD Billion)

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It is observed to grow due to the growing demand of the construction and automotive industries, which use a huge amount of paint. The protective properties of paint from external damaging agents like dust, air, water, and several others have raised the demand for paint packaging in the market. 

Market Overview

Paint packaging is the procedure of packaging primers & paints for safe storage and easy to use when required. Paint is made in such a way that it does not cause any harm to the environment. This packaging comes in airtight containers to avoid any harm or damage to the quality of the paint. The spilling of paint and its chemicals can cause harm to the environment due to the presence of a snap closure system it is sealed airtight which is the best quality packaging for paints. The growing innovation by the market players also has a significant contribution towards the growth of the market.

  • In August 2022, BASF collaborated with Nippon Paint to launch eco-friendly industrial packaging in China.
  • Safety Protection: Paint packaging protects paint quality from external agents that influence the packaging market extensively.
  • Environmental Awareness: The continuous rising concern of customers for eco-friendly packaging has raised the market significantly.
  • Durability: Paint packaging with durability is highly preferred due to the reliability of puncture-free or leak-free products.
  • Ease of Use: Convenience in using paint to avoid any kind of wastage enhances the demand for paint packaging.

AI Integration in the Paint Packaging Market

With the incorporation of AI in the paint packaging market the production of packaging products with perfection is extensively enhanced. This built the trust of the customers for using such packaging for the paint products. This also results in reducing labour for the production in bulk quantity which ultimately reduces the cost of these packaging products. It helps to identify a database of customers according to the region which helps companies to fulfil the demand of the customers belonging to a particular place.

Such minute observations and improvements contribute to attracting a huge number of customers towards the paint packaging market. This reduces the chances of Manufacturing defective pieces which helps market players to reduce wastage of material that contributes to the cost-cutting of the products.

Market Dynamics

Rising Popularity of Eco-friendly Products

The growth of the market is due to several reasons such as growing demand for paints and primers in several sectors, growing construction actions globally, and the increasing acceptance of supportable and environment-friendly packaging resolutions. With these suitable market circumstances, the paint packaging market is controlled for considerable development in the forthcoming years. The extensive utilization of paint in the automotive sector increases the need for paint packaging materials.

The upsurge in demand for automobiles, improvements in coating resolutions, and study and development raised the utilization of automotive paints which ultimately extended the development of the paint packaging industry. Automotive paints allow aluminum and metal car parts to be tougher so they can endure strict circumstances like acid, heat, dust particles, and UV rays.

The key determination of automotive paint is shield and decoration. These coatings are used in a sequence of stages to stop corrosion on the surface of the metal. They are commonly used in the automotive market to improve the visual demand and functionality of vehicles. The usage of automotive paints is anticipated to enlarge suggestively owing to the growth in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) demand.

The Awareness to Increase the Lifespan of Vehicles: Market’s Largest Potential

The longevity of automobiles can be improved by using these valuable solutions, which expand adhesion, durability, water resistance, corrosion resistance, emulsion polymerization, surface wetting, pigment dispersion, foam management, colour development, and others. Owing to these aspects, the expansion in automotive paint utilization inspired the development of the paint packaging industry enormously.

The upsurge in the construction of housing and commercial structures, and the rise in infrastructural growth influence the development of the paint packaging industry. Quick urbanization favoured the development of the structure of commercial infrastructure. The development of office spaces and amplified demand for huge office space and administrative infrastructures are both spending in the rise of the construction sector.

Any type of construction of the building can be protected from the adverse effects of sunlight and water with paint. Painting of wooden furniture or other structures, such as residential buildings, is common because it protects wood from the penetration of water and saves it from degrading. Moreover, the paint aids in keeping the wood safe from fading in the heat of the sun. To avoid rust, metal structures and objects of several types are painted.

Risk of Damage and Use of Plastic: Market to Face Limitations

Sometimes plastic cans are used by packaging companies to seal the products which are harmful and come with limited recycling possibilities. Such measures hamper the growth of the paint packaging market. Water-based paints take time to get dry which may cause damage due to their watery consistency and also leak from the packaging. These are some of the factors that hamper the market growth. 

Segmental Insights

Lightweight Packaging: Cans & Pails Paint Packaging Segment Led in 2023

Cans & pails paint packaging is leading in the material segment of this market during the predicted period. Growing consumption of metal cans causing the growth of this sector profoundly. As the e-commerce business is growing rapidly the online ordering system influences the lightweight packaging of the product which boosts the growth of the cans & pails segment of the paint packaging market. The significant growth in this sector is due to the rising demand for convenient packaging of the product.

Metal cans are widely used for packaging 1000 ml spray paint as these are majorly used paints in the latest trend. The versatility of these paint packaging makes it most preferable by the customers as these are easy to use. The rising trend for making DIY products enhances the demand for small paint cans which influences the packaging market. These can be customized into several shapes and sizes which is the major reason behind the growing demand for cans of paint packaging.

Safe Damage-free Transportation: Metal Paint Packaging Segment Led in 2023

Metal paint packaging is leading the material segment of the paint packaging market in the predicted period due to its sturdiness which shows high-quality packaging which does not damage while transported to a longer distance. The rising demand for these spray paints by several people resulted in enhanced quality packaging of the products. These metal bottles' paint packaging is available in many shapes and sizes resulting in the growth of this segment due to the rising demand for a wide quantity of paint bottles. The capacity to withstand high pressure influences the paint market as well as customers to use such metal paint packaging.

Interior Designing Demand: Professional Segment Led in 2023

In the paint packaging market, the professional segment held a significant share and the segment is also seen to grow rapidly in the predicted period due to the growing demand for interior designing by several people has raised the demand for professionals who can design in unique patterns to enhance the look of the walls of the residential or commercial buildings. The rising demand for durable and tough painting in professional sectors to enhance the appearance of the working space has raised the demand for such packaging which are convenient to use and stored for a longer duration.

Regional Insights

Paint Packaging Market Share

Rapid Growth in Construction Industry: Asia Pacific to Sustain as a Leader

Asia Pacific witnessed the largest market share for the year 2023. It is due to the rising construction work in this region which required number of materials which result in safe packaging. Construction industry is a vast and rapidly growing industry in which there is a significant role of paint to for the safety of infrastructures. The growing earning source and social media impact is raising the demand for bigger houses, commercial space, and many other. Growing usage of paints for residential or commercial purpose influence manufacturers to produce more products which ultimately has a high impact over paint packaging industry.

In developing countries such as India, Japan, China, South Korea, and Thailand there is a rapid growth in construction work due to growing industrialization in this sector. As there is a growth in the construction work the demand for the paint industry also increases which significantly influences the growth of the paint packaging industry.

  • In March 2024, Kao Corporation and Group company Kao Transport and Logistics Company Limited became the first company to receive approval for voluntary collection of plastic packaging from consumers in Japan under the Plastic Resource Circulation Act.

Major market players such as Kansai Nerolac, Asian Paints, Berger Paints, Ester Industries Ltd., Uflex Limited, Sirca Paints India, and many others are continuously introducing innovations in the packaging process which are suitable for customers to use, store, and paint attract paint brands to use such packaging.  

Eco-friendly Sustainable Paint: Europe to Sustain as Fastest Growing Region

Europe is estimated to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period. The market is witnessed as rapidly growing due to the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging options for the paint to store. Along with leak-proof and sturdy packaging, the rising awareness among consumers is continuously demanding products which are eco-friendly and can be recycled or reused in multiple ways possible.

Countries such as Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are highly active in producing sustainable packagings such as aluminum cans, recyclable plastic containers, and many others. Due to several government initiatives and innovations by major market players awareness among people to use environment-friendly packaging is increasing rapidly. These sustainable packaging are also affordable which again influences a wide range of paint manufacturers to use such packaging options which can enhance their brand value. The growing construction of infrastructures is also a major reason behind the growth of the paint packaging market in this region.

  • In July 2024, Absolut, announced the launch of a limited-edition bottle exclusively for global travel retail. It is developed in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation.

Paint Packaging Market Top Companies List

Paint Packaging Market Companies

  • Kian Joo Can Factory Berhad
  • Mold-Tek Packaging Limited (MTPL)
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Axalta Coating Systems
  • Akzo Nobel NV
  • HUBER Packaging Group GmbH
  • Ball Corporation
  • Smurfit Kappa
  • Mondi Plc

Latest Announcements by Market Leaders:

  • In March 2024, Paolo Bavaj, Chief Innovation and Development Officer at Stahl expressed, “Sustainability is a key pillar at Stahl as we embrace new technologies that can help our customers increase the recyclability of their products and manage their environmental footprint.”

Recent Developments

  • In September 2024, Vibrantz Technologies announced the launch of the facility dedicated to Pearls™ sustainable tinting solution, advancing simpler, more efficient and cost-effective coloring of water-based paints.
  • In October 2024, DYRUP® paint by PPG, announced the launch of bag-in-a-box. It is a packaging made from 75% recyclable and biodegradable materials.

Paint Packaging Market Segments

By Material Type

  • Metals
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)

By Product Type

  • Cans & Pails
  • Pouches
  • Bottles

By Application

  • Professional
  • Consumer

By Region Covered

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Sweden
    • Denmark
    • Norway
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Thailand
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)
    • South Africa
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Kuwait
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  • Insight Code: 5388
  • No. of Pages: 150
  • Format: PDF/PPT/Excel
  • Published: November 2024
  • Report Covered: [Revenue + Volume]
  • Historical Year: 2021-2022
  • Base Year: 2023
  • Estimated Years: 2024-2033

Meet the Team

Saurabh Bidwai is a market research expert with 4+ years in food and beverage packaging, specializing in sustainability, consumer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis to drive innovative packaging solutions.

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Aditi Shivarkar, with 14+ years in packaging market research, specializes in food, beverage, and eco-friendly packaging. She ensures accurate, actionable insights, driving Towards Packaging 's excellence in industry trends and sustainability.

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Asia Pacific is the largest region in this paint packaging market.

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