Eco-friendly Packaging Market Hits USD 498.29 Bn at 7.6% CAGR

Eco-friendly Packaging Market Strategic Analysis & Growth Opportunities

According to market projections, the eco-friendly packaging industry is expected to grow from USD 239.53 billion in 2024 to USD 498.29 billion by 2034, reflecting a CAGR of 7.6%. Most US consumers lack a clear understanding of which packaging materials are the most sustainable. While compostable and plant-based products are seen as the most sustainable by 73% and 71% of consumers, respectively, several other types of packaging are also ranked as extremely or very sustainable by at least half of consumers.

Introduction

  • Research Objective
  • Scope of the Study
  • Definition and Taxonomy

Research Methodology

  • Research Approach
  • Data Sources
  • Assumptions

Executive Summary

  • Synopsis 
  • Analyst Recommendations

Market Overview 

  • Market Dynamics
    • Market Drivers
    • Market Restraints
    • Market Opportunities
  • Value chain analysis
    • Raw Material Sourcing
    • Manufacturing Process
    • Logistics & Transportation
    • Buyer Preferences
  • Trends
    • Market Trends
    • Technological Trends
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • Threat of Substitute
    • Threat of New Entrants
    • Degree of Competition
  • PESTLE Analysis for 5 Leading Countries
  • Regulatory Framework for Leading Countries/Regions
  • Supply Demand Analysis
    • Production & Consumption Statistics
    • Export Import Statistics
    • Price Trend Analysis

Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Recyclable
    • Degradable
    • Reusable
  • Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Paper and Paper Board
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Glass
    • Starch-Based Materials
    • Others
  • Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags
    • Pouches and Sachets
    • Boxes
    • Containers
    • Films
    • Trays
    • Tubes
    • Bottles and Jars
    • Cans
    • Others
  • Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Technique (2021 – 2033)
    • Active Packaging
    • Molded Packaging
    • Alternate Fiber Packaging
    • Others
  • Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Layer (2021 – 2033)
    • Primary Packaging
    • Secondary Packaging
    • Tertiary Packaging
  • Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application (2021 – 2033)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Personal Care
    • Home Care
    • Others
  • Global Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Regional (2021 – 2033)
    • North America
      • U.S.
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • U.K.
      • Italy
    • Asia Pacific 
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • Australia
    • Central & South America
      • Brazil
    • Middle East & Africa
      • South Africa

North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Recyclable
    • Degradable
    • Reusable
  • North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Paper and Paper Board
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Glass
    • Starch-Based Materials
    • Others
  • North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags
    • Pouches and Sachets
    • Boxes
    • Containers
    • Films
    • Trays
    • Tubes
    • Bottles and Jars
    • Cans
    • Others
  • North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Technique (2021 – 2033)
    • Active Packaging
    • Molded Packaging
    • Alternate Fiber Packaging
    • Others
  • North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Layer (2021 – 2033)
    • Primary Packaging
    • Secondary Packaging
    • Tertiary Packaging
  • North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application (2021 – 2033)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Personal Care
    • Home Care
    • Others
  • North America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Regional (2021 – 2033)
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico

Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Recyclable
    • Degradable
    • Reusable
  • Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Paper and Paper Board
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Glass
    • Starch-Based Materials
    • Others
  • Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags
    • Pouches and Sachets
    • Boxes
    • Containers
    • Films
    • Trays
    • Tubes
    • Bottles and Jars
    • Cans
    • Others
  • Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Technique (2021 – 2033)
    • Active Packaging
    • Molded Packaging
    • Alternate Fiber Packaging
    • Others
  • Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Layer (2021 – 2033)
    • Primary Packaging
    • Secondary Packaging
    • Tertiary Packaging
  • Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application (2021 – 2033)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Personal Care
    • Home Care
    • Others
  • Europe Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Regional (2021 – 2033)
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy

Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Recyclable
    • Degradable
    • Reusable
  • Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Paper and Paper Board
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Glass
    • Starch-Based Materials
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags
    • Pouches and Sachets
    • Boxes
    • Containers
    • Films
    • Trays
    • Tubes
    • Bottles and Jars
    • Cans
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Technique (2021 – 2033)
    • Active Packaging
    • Molded Packaging
    • Alternate Fiber Packaging
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Layer (2021 – 2033)
    • Primary Packaging
    • Secondary Packaging
    • Tertiary Packaging
  • Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application (2021 – 2033)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Personal Care
    • Home Care
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Regional (2021 – 2033)
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia

Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Recyclable
    • Degradable
    • Reusable
  • Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Paper and Paper Board
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Glass
    • Starch-Based Materials
    • Others
  • Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags
    • Pouches and Sachets
    • Boxes
    • Containers
    • Films
    • Trays
    • Tubes
    • Bottles and Jars
    • Cans
    • Others
  • Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Technique (2021 – 2033)
    • Active Packaging
    • Molded Packaging
    • Alternate Fiber Packaging
    • Others
  • Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Layer (2021 – 2033)
    • Primary Packaging
    • Secondary Packaging
    • Tertiary Packaging
  • Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application (2021 – 2033)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Personal Care
    • Home Care
    • Others
  • Central & South America Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Regional (2021 – 2033)
    • Brazil

Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Recyclable
    • Degradable
    • Reusable
  • Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Paper and Paper Board
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Glass
    • Starch-Based Materials
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags
    • Pouches and Sachets
    • Boxes
    • Containers
    • Films
    • Trays
    • Tubes
    • Bottles and Jars
    • Cans
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Technique (2021 – 2033)
    • Active Packaging
    • Molded Packaging
    • Alternate Fiber Packaging
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Layer (2021 – 2033)
    • Primary Packaging
    • Secondary Packaging
    • Tertiary Packaging
  • Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application (2021 – 2033)
    • Food and Beverages
    • Pharmaceutical
    • Personal Care
    • Home Care
    • Others
  • Middle East & Africa Eco-Friendly Packaging Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Regional (2021 – 2033)
    • South Africa

Company Profile

  • Mondi (U.K.)
    • Company Overview
    • Geographic Footprints
    • Financial Performance
    • Product Portfolio
    • SWOT Analysis
    • R&D Efforts
    • Recent Developments & Strategic Collaborations
      • Product Launch/M&A/Technical Collaboration
  • Segezha Group (Russia)
  • Klabin SA (Brazil)
  • Billerudkorsnas (Sweden)
  • Stora Enso (Finland)
  • Daio Paper Construction (Japan)
  • Nordic Paper (Sweden)
  • Glatfelter (U.S.)
  • Gascogne Papier (Austria)
  • Glatfelter Corporation (U.S.)
  • Tokushu Tokai Paper Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Goodwin Robbins Packaging Company Inc. (U.S.)
  • Oji Holdings Corporation (Japan)
  • CTI Paper USA (U.S.)
  • Canfor (Canada)
  • Genus Paper and Boards Limited (India)
  • Georgia-Pacific (U.S.)
  • Canadian Paper Packaging Ltd. (Canada)
  • Fujian Qingshan Paper Co., Ltd. (China)
  • Smurfit Kappa (U.S.)
  • WestRock Company (Ireland)
  • SCG PACKAGING (Thailand)
  • International Paper (U.S.)

Conclusion & Recommendations

  • Insight Code: 5045
  • No. of Pages: 150+
  • Format: PDF/PPT/Excel
  • Published: March 2025
  • Report Covered: [Revenue + Volume]
  • Historical Year: 2021-2022
  • Base Year: 2023
  • Estimated Years: 2024-2033

About The Author

Deepa Pandey is a skilled market research professional with over three years of experience specializing in packaging. Her expertise spans various aspects of the packaging sector, including regulatory compliance, packaging design, material innovations, and sustainability. Deepa's passion for improving packaging solutions in the healthcare industry drives her to stay ahead of emerging trends and innovations that aim to enhance safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Throughout her career, Deepa has collaborated with leading healthcare companies, conducting in-depth research to identify key market trends and shifts in consumer preferences. Her expertise includes packaging solutions that optimize drug delivery, ensure product integrity, and improve patient compliance. She is also focused on innovations in sustainable packaging, including the use of recyclable and biodegradable materials, as the industry increasingly seeks eco-friendly solutions.

Deepa's market research reports provide businesses with valuable insights into regulatory requirements, technological advancements, and competitive dynamics within healthcare packaging. By delivering actionable data, she has helped companies refine their packaging strategies, improve product safety, and maintain compliance with stringent industry standards.