Squeezable Plastic Tube Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031
상품코드:1788196
리서치사:Lucintel
발행일:2025년 08월
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세계 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 전망은 미용 및 퍼스널케어 포장, 식품 포장, 의약품 포장 시장에서 기회가 있을 것으로 보입니다. 세계 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장은 2025-2031년 6.8%의 연평균 복합 성장률(CAGR)을 보일 것으로 예측됩니다. 이 시장의 주요 촉진요인은 화장품 사용량 증가, 편리한 포장에 대한 수요 증가, 의약품에 대한 사용 증가입니다.
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압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장의 새로운 동향
압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장은 몇 가지 주목할만한 신흥 트렌드의 영향을 받아 혁명적인 시대를 경험하고 있습니다. 이러한 추세는 환경 의식 증가, 편리함과 안전성에 대한 소비자 니즈의 변화, 포장재 및 제조 기술의 발전 등 다양한 요인이 복합적으로 작용하고 있습니다. 지속가능한 솔루션으로의 변화의 물결에서 스마트 기술 채택에 이르기까지 이러한 추세는 플라스틱 튜브의 사용을 변화시키고 급변하는 세계에 대응하기 위해 업계에 혁신과 변화를 요구하고 있습니다.
지속가능하고 재활용 가능한 튜브 솔루션에 대한 관심 : 이 추세는 매우 중요하며, 전 세계적으로 플라스틱 폐기물을 줄이고 순환 경제 사고를 촉진하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 생산자들은 현재의 폐기물 흐름에서 보다 쉽게 재활용할 수 있는 단일 소재의 튜브(100% HDPE, PP 등)를 지향하기 시작했습니다. 또한, 소비 후 재활용(PCR) 소재와 바이오플라스틱의 사용도 증가하고 있습니다. 그 결과, 보다 지속가능한 제품을 제안하고, 환경 보호에 열성적인 소비자를 끌어들이고, 엄격한 법규를 준수하고 있습니다. 이 때문에 재료과학과 재활용 기술에 대한 연구개발이 활발히 이루어지고 있습니다.
다층 및 배리어 튜브의 확대 : 제품 보호 강화와 유통기한 연장으로 인해 다층 및 배리어 튜브가 확대되고 있습니다. 다층 튜브나 배리어 튜브에는 산소의 침입, 수분 누출, 빛의 열화를 차단하는 특수한 층, 즉 EVOH나 알루미늄 포일이 포함되어 있어 의약품, 식품, 고급 화장품과 같은 섬세한 제품에 매우 중요합니다. 그 결과, 제품의 무결성이 향상되고, 부패가 감소하며, 다루기 어려운 다양한 물질을 포장할 수 있습니다. 이를 통해 브랜드는 제품의 유효성과 신선도를 보장하고 소비자의 신뢰를 높일 수 있습니다.
클로저 및 디스펜서 혁신 : 브랜드는 디스펜싱 메커니즘과 클로저에 더 많은 편의성, 청결성, 정확성을 요구하고 있으며, 튜브 디스펜싱 메커니즘과 클로저에 대한 높은 수준의 혁신을 요구하고 있습니다. 여기에는 플립 탑 캡, 정밀 노즐, 에어리스 펌프, 탬퍼 방지 씰 등의 혁신이 포함됩니다. 이러한 기술 혁신은 제품의 낭비를 줄이고, 오염을 피하고, 제품을 더 쉽게 사용할 수 있도록 도와줍니다. 그 결과, 보다 기능적이고 사용하기 편리한 패키지가 탄생했으며, 특히 관리된 조제가 중요시되는 퍼스널케어, 의약품, 식품 사업에서 브랜드의 큰 차별화 요소로 작용할 수 있습니다.
미적 개인화 및 혁신적인 인쇄 기술 : 브랜드는 짜낼 수 있는 플라스틱 튜브를 대담한 시각적 디자인과 브랜드 커뮤니케이션의 무대로 활용하고 있습니다. 이러한 추세는 디지털 인쇄, 플렉소 인쇄, 오프셋 인쇄 등 첨단 인쇄 기술을 활용하여 고해상도 그래픽, 풍부한 색감, 매트, 광택, 메탈릭 효과 등 디테일한 마무리를 가능하게 하고 있습니다. 규격 외의 모양과 크기도 인기를 끌고 있습니다. 그 결과, 진열대에서의 존재감과 브랜드 인지도가 높아져 경쟁 시장에서 제품이 더 눈에 띄게 되고, 소비자에게 브랜드 이미지를 더 효과적으로 전달하여 충동구매를 촉진할 수 있습니다.
새로운 응용 분야와 틈새 시장으로의 성장 : 압착식 플라스틱 튜브는 기존 화장품 및 의약품 시장에서 압도적인 점유율을 자랑해 왔지만, 새로운 응용 분야와 틈새 시장으로 성장하고 있습니다. 여기에는 산업용 접착제, 자동차 윤활유, 특수 식품(퓌레, 소스 등), 반려동물 케어 제품 포장 등이 포함됩니다. 이는 튜브의 다용도성, 휴대 편의성, 위생적인 디스펜서가 이러한 추세를 가능하게 하기 때문입니다. 그 효과는 시장 다변화와 튜브 제조업체의 새로운 수익원입니다. 또한, 효과적이고, 소비자가 바로 사용할 수 있으며, 오래 지속되는 디스펜서 형태를 원하는 업계에 혁신적인 포장 솔루션을 제공할 수 있습니다.
이러한 새로운 트렌드는 지속가능성, 기능성, 디자인의 상식을 뒤엎고, 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장을 재편하고 있습니다. 재활용성과 차단성에 대한 높은 관심은 환경과 제품의 무결성이라는 큰 이슈를 말해주고 있습니다. 동시에 디스펜서 기술의 혁신, 맞춤형, 신흥 시장 진출은 디스펜서 산업이 더욱 선진적이고 소비자 중심의 산업임을 보여줍니다. 이러한 변화는 지속적인 기술 혁신을 촉진하고 새로운 협력 관계를 창출하며 유연하고 지속가능한 포장 솔루션에 대한 새로운 세계 요구에 부응하여 시장을 역동적으로 유지하고 있습니다.
압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장의 최근 동향
최근 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 산업의 동향은 변화하는 소비자 요구와 세계 압력에 대응하여 진화하는 활기찬 산업을 반영하고 있습니다. 이러한 혁신은 단순한 기능성을 넘어 지속가능성 향상, 제품 무결성, 사용자 편의성을 중시하고 있습니다. 획기적인 소재부터 고급 인쇄 기능까지, 이러한 트렌드는 제조업체가 경쟁력을 유지하고 브랜드와 소비자의 높아진 기대에 부응하기 위해 필수적인 요소이며, 제품 디자인, 환경 영향 및 시장 포지셔닝에 큰 영향을 미칩니다.
단일 소재 및 재활용 가능한 튜브 개발 : 폴리에틸렌(PE) 또는 폴리프로필렌(PP)만으로 만든 것이 일반적입니다. 이를 통해 혼합 플라스틱이나 알루미늄 배리어가 불필요해져 기존 페트병 재활용 흐름에서 완전히 재활용이 가능해집니다. 그 결과, 플라스틱 폐기물을 크게 줄이고 포장의 순환 경제를 촉진합니다. 이러한 혁신은 지속가능성 목표를 달성하고 친환경 패키징 솔루션에 대한 소비자의 요구에 부응하고자 하는 브랜드에게 중요한 의미를 지닙니다.
첨단 배리어 기술 통합 : 최근 추세는 플라스틱 튜브 내 배리어 기술의 도입이 강화되고 있습니다. 예를 들어, EVOH(에틸렌비닐알콜) 층이나 최첨단 다층 공압출 공정 등이 있습니다. 이러한 장벽은 산소, 습기, 자외선으로부터 섬세한 내용물을 보호하고, 재활용이 불가능한 재료를 사용하지 않고도 제품의 유통기한을 연장하는 데 매우 중요합니다. 그 결과 의약품, 식품, 최고급 화장품 등의 제품 보존성이 향상됩니다. 이를 통해 내용물의 유효성과 신선도를 유지하고 제품의 부패를 최소화하여 고객의 신뢰를 높일 수 있습니다.
스마트하고 인터랙티브한 기능 : 플라스틱 압착식 튜브에는 스마트하고 인터랙티브한 기능이 도입되어 있습니다. 추적성 및 소비자 상호작용을 위한 QR코드, 제품의 신선도를 나타내는 감온성 잉크, 증강현실(AR)을 위한 NFC 태그의 사용 등이 있습니다. 아직은 시작 단계이지만, 이러한 기능들은 제품 정보 및 소비자와의 상호작용을 추가하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이러한 혁신적인 패키징 솔루션을 도입하는 브랜드는 투명성 향상, 브랜드 충성도 향상, 창의적인 마케팅 가능성을 촉진하고, 단순한 봉쇄 이상의 부가가치를 창출할 수 있습니다.
경량화 및 재료 절감에 집중 : 각 제조업체는 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브의 성능과 무결성을 저하시키지 않으면서도 경량화 및 전체 재료의 최소화를 목표로 하고 있습니다. 여기에는 벽 두께 최적화, 캡 재설계, 첨단 수지 기술 사용 등이 포함됩니다. 그 결과, 플라스틱 사용량이 크게 감소하고, 제조 및 운송 시 이산화탄소 배출량도 감소합니다. 이 혁신은 환경적 이점뿐만 아니라 브랜드에 비용 절감 효과를 가져다주며, 튜브는 더욱 경제적이고 지속가능한 포장 솔루션이 될 수 있습니다.
디지털 인쇄 능력의 성장 : 디지털 인쇄 기술은 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브의 미적 감각과 사용자 정의 가능성을 완전히 변화시켰습니다. 고해상도 그래픽, 사실적인 사진, 가변 데이터 인쇄가 가능해져 기존 기술보다 적은 설정 시간과 비용으로 맞춤형 배치 및 한정 생산에 대응할 수 있게 되었습니다. 그 결과, 브랜드는 전례 없는 디자인 자유도와 시장 출시 속도를 확보할 수 있게 되었습니다. 보다 시각적으로 설득력 있고 연출력 있는 패키지를 디자인할 수 있어 경쟁이 치열한 소매 환경에서 진열대의 매력과 브랜드 스토리텔링을 극대화할 수 있습니다.
이 다섯 가지 중요한 신흥국 개발은 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장을 보다 지속가능하고, 기능성을 향상시키고, 시각적으로 세련되게 만들어 근본적인 영향을 미치고 있습니다. 단일 재료 구조와 하이테크 장벽에 대한 추세는 환경 및 제품 보호의 필수 요건에 부합합니다. 동시에 스마트 기능, 경량화 노력, 최첨단 디지털 인쇄 기회를 포함시킴으로써 브랜드는 혁신, 비용 절감, 소비자와의 상호 작용을위한 탁월한 가능성을 제공하고 궁극적으로 연질 플라스틱 포장의 미래를 재구성하고 있습니다.
목차
제1장 주요 요약
제2장 세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 : 시장 역학
소개, 배경, 분류
공급망
PESTLE 분석
특허 분석
규제 환경
업계 성장 촉진요인과 과제
제3장 2019년부터 2031년까지 시장 동향과 예측 분석
거시경제 동향(2019-2024년)과 예측(2025-2031년)
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 동향(2019-2024년)과 예측(2025-2031년)
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 : 유형별
폴리에틸렌 : 동향과 예측(2019-2031년)
폴리프로필렌 : 동향과 예측(2019-2031년)
기타 : 동향과 예측(2019-2031년)
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 : 용도별
미용 및 퍼스널케어 제품 포장 : 동향과 예측(2019-2031년)
식품 포장 : 동향과 예측(2019-2031년)
의약품 포장 : 동향과 예측(2019-2031년)
기타 : 동향과 예측(2019-2031년)
제4장 2019년부터 2031년까지 지역별 시장 동향과 예측 분석
지역별 세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장
북미의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장
유럽의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장
아시아태평양의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장
기타 지역의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장
제5장 경쟁 분석
제품 포트폴리오 분석
운영 통합
Porter's Five Forces 분석
경쟁 기업 간의 경쟁 관계
구매자의 교섭력
공급 기업의 교섭력
대체품의 위협
신규 참여업체의 위협
제6장 성장 기회와 전략 분석
성장 기회 분석
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장의 성장 기회(유형별)
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장의 용도 성장 기회
지역별 세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 성장 기회
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 최신 동향
전략 분석
신제품 개발
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 생산능력 확대
세계의 압착 가능한 플라스틱 튜브 시장 합병, 인수, 합작투자
인증과 라이선싱
제7장 주요 기업 개요
Amcor
Albea Group
Essel Propack
CCL Industries
Worldwide Packaging
Berry M & H
Montebello Packaging
Pack-Tubes
Vista Packaging
Auber Packaging
KSM
영문 목차
영문목차
The future of the global squeezable plastic tube market looks promising with opportunities in the beauty & personal care packaging, food packaging, and pharmaceutical packaging markets. The global squeezable plastic tube market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 6.8% from 2025 to 2031. The major drivers for this market are the increase in cosmetic product usage, the rising demand for convenient packaging, and the growing use in pharmaceuticals.
Lucintel forecasts that, within the type category, polyethylene is expected to witness higher growth over the forecast period.
Within the application category, pharmaceutical packaging is expected to witness the highest growth.
In terms of region, APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.
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Emerging Trends in the Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
The market for squeezable plastic tube is experiencing a revolutionary era, influenced by some notable emerging trends. These trends are motivated by a combination of factors, including heightened environmental awareness, changing consumer needs for convenience and safety, and advancements in packaging materials and manufacturing technology. From the groundswell of change towards sustainable solutions to the adoption of smart technologies, these trends are transforming the use of plastic tubes, challenging the industry to innovate and transform in response to a fast-changing world.
Focus on Sustainable and Recyclable Tube Solutions: This trend is all-important, a global call to reduce plastic waste and advance circular economy thinking. Producers are beginning to aim for mono-material tubes (e.g., 100% HDPE or PP) with simpler recycling in current waste streams. Also on the rise is the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and bio-based plastic. The result is a more sustainable product proposition, attracting green-minded consumers and regulatory compliance with tighter laws. This fuels considerable research and development in material science and recycling technology.
Expansion of Multi-Layer and Barrier Tubes: Increased product protection and longer shelf life are propelling the expansion of multi-layer and barrier tubes. Multi-layer and barrier tubes contain special layers, i.e., EVOH or aluminum foil, to block oxygen entry, moisture leakage, or light degradation, which is critical for sensitive products like pharmaceuticals, food, and premium cosmetics. The result is better product integrity, lower spoilage, and the potential to package a broader variety of difficult-to-handle substances. This enables brands to ensure product effectiveness and freshness, thus fostering higher consumer confidence.
Innovation in Closures and Dispensing Mechanisms: Brands are demanding more convenience, cleanliness, and accuracy in dispensing mechanisms and closures, driving high levels of innovation in tube dispensing mechanisms and closures. This encompasses innovations such as flip-top caps, accurate nozzles, airless pumps, and tamper-evident seals. These innovations help reduce product waste, avoid contamination, and make the product more user-friendly. The result is a more functional and user-friendly package, which can be a major brand differentiator, especially in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and food businesses where controlled dispensing is greatly appreciated.
Aesthetic Personalization and Innovative Printing Technologies: Brands are using squeezable plastic tubes as a stage for bold visual design and brand communication. The trend uses advanced printing technologies like digital printing, flexography, and offset printing, which enable high-resolution graphics, rich colors, and detailed finishes such as matte, glossy, or metallic effects. Non-standard shapes and sizes are also gaining popularity. The effect is greater shelf presence and brand awareness, allowing products to be more visible in competitive markets and convey their brand image to consumers more effectively, spurring impulse buys.
Growth into New Areas of Application and Niche Markets: Although traditionally dominant in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets, squeezable plastic tubes are growing into new and niche areas of application. These includes packaging for industrial adhesives, automotive lubricants, specialty foods (e.g., purees, sauces), and even pet care products. This is because the tubes' versatility, convenience of portability, and hygienic dispensing make this trend possible. The effect is market diversification and new sources of revenue for tube producers. This also offers innovative package solutions for industries in quest of effective, consumer-ready, and long-lasting dispensing formats.
These new trends are all combined to reshape the squeezable plastic tube market by breaking conventions in sustainability, functionality, and design. The high focus on recyclability and barrier properties speaks to major environmental and product integrity issues. At the same time, innovation in dispensing technology, customization, and expansion into emerging markets indicates a more advanced and consumer-focused industry. These changes are stimulating ongoing innovation, creating new collaborations, and keeping the market dynamic and adaptable to emerging global needs for flexible and sustainable packaging solutions.
Recent Developments in the Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
Recent trends in the squeezable plastic tube industry reflect a vibrant industry evolving in response to changing consumer needs and global pressures. These innovations transcend mere functionality, with emphasis on increased sustainability, product integrity, and user convenience. Ranging from material breakthroughs to high-end printing capabilities, these trends are essential for manufacturers to remain competitive and address the increasing expectations of brands and consumers alike across industries, with profound effects on product design, environmental impact, and market positioning.
Development of Mono-Material and Recyclable Tubes: A significant development is the widespread shift towards designing and producing mono-material plastic tubes, typically made entirely from polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP). This eliminates the need for mixed plastics or aluminum barriers, making the tubes fully recyclable within existing recycling streams for plastic bottles. The impact is a substantial reduction in plastic waste and a more circular economy for packaging. This innovation is important for brands looking to achieve sustainability goals and address consumer demand for environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
Integration of Advanced Barrier Technologies: Recent developments involve the enhanced implementation of barrier technologies inside plastic tubes, e.g., EVOH (ethylene vinyl alcohol) layers or state-of-the-art multi-layer co-extrusion processes. These barriers are crucial to safeguard sensitive contents from oxygen, moisture, and UV radiation, increasing product shelf life without using non-recyclable materials. The effect is enhanced product preservation for drugs, foodstuffs, and top-quality cosmetics. This preserves the effectiveness and freshness of the contents, minimizing product spoilage and increasing customer confidence.
Smart and Interactive Functionalities: The market is witnessing the introduction of smart and interactive functionalities in plastic squeezable tubes. This involves the use of QR codes for traceability and consumer interaction, temperature-sensitive inks that reveal product freshness, or even NFC tags for augmented reality purposes. Although still in their infancy, these functionalities are intended to add product information and consumer interaction. The effect is additional value over just containment, encouraging increased transparency, brand loyalty, and creative marketing possibilities for brands that incorporate these innovative packaging solutions.
Focus on Lightweighting and Material Reduction: Manufacturers are also targeting lightweighting and minimizing overall material in squeezable plastic tubes without diminishing performance or integrity. This entails the optimization of wall thickness, cap redesign, and the use of advanced resin technologies. The result is a drastic plastic usage reduction and the consequent carbon footprint during manufacture and transport. This innovation not only has environmental benefits but also creates cost savings for brands, rendering tubes an even more economically viable and sustainable packaging solution.
Growth of Digital Printing Capabilities: Digital printing technology has transformed the aesthetics and customization of squeezable plastic tubes. It includes the possibility of high-resolution graphics, photorealistic photography, and variable data printing for customized batches or limited runs with lower setup time and expense than conventional techniques. The effect is unprecedented design freedom and speed to market for brands. It allows them to design more visually compelling and directed packaging, which maximizes shelf attraction and brand narrative in a very competitive retailing environment.
These five critical developments are radically influencing the market for squeezable plastic tubes by taking it towards more sustainability, improved functionality, and visual sophistication. The trend towards mono-material constructions and high-tech barriers is responding to essential environmental and product protection requirements. At the same time, the inclusion of smart functionalities, lightweighting efforts, and state-of-the-art digital printing opportunities is offering brands unmatched possibilities for innovation, cost savings, and consumer interaction, ultimately recasting the future of flexible plastic packaging.
Strategic Growth Opportunities in the Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
The market for squeezable plastic tubes presents a major strategic growth prospect in many key applications, fueled by changing lifestyles among consumers, strict hygiene needs, and an ongoing need for ease and effectiveness in packaging solutions. By targeting specific industry requirements, tube makers can create proprietary products that optimize use, improve brand value, and address the specific requirements of each market, part of an overall trend toward specialized and higher-value packaging solutions.
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Products: This industry offers a strong growth opportunity because of the essential requirement for hygienic, accurate, and tamper-evident containers for creams, ointments, gels, and oral products. The opportunity exists in creating tubes with better barrier properties, controlled dispensing systems, and child-resistant or senior-accessible closures. The benefit is increased patient safety, longer drug stability, and enhanced compliance, making plastic tubes an inevitable option for sensitive pharmaceutical products and propelling innovation in tube material and closure design for this highly regulated market.
Cosmetics and Personal Care: This is a leading growth use, fueled by the ongoing launch of new products, premiumization trends, and end-user interest in aesthetically pleasing and functioning packaging. The chance here is providing tubes with varied decor options (matte, gloss, metallic, custom print), creative applicators (rollers, rollerballs), and eco-friendly options (PCR, mono-material). The effect is higher brand imagery, increased user satisfaction through accurate application, and clear shelf visualization, enabling food and beverage products to stand out on store shelves effectively.
Food and Beverage Industry: The food and beverage industry is a growing front for squeezable plastic tubes, particularly for condiments, purees, sauces, and single-serve snacks. The growth potential comes from creating food-grade tubes with outstanding barrier properties to maintain freshness, easy-squeeze technology for convenient dispensing, and resealable caps to avoid spoilage. The benefit is less food waste, increased portability for on-the-go usage, and increased hygiene, providing a convenience and mess-free packaging option that suits contemporary lifestyle among consumers and widens food product formats.
Oral Care Products: Oral care, especially toothpaste, has been a classic domain of squeezable plastic tubes and still provides great potential for growth. The trend addresses innovations in the construction of tubes to improve product evacuation, the improvement of barrier performance for fluoride and other active compounds, and eco-friendly designs. The effect is enhanced convenience for the user, minimized loss of product, and sustainability through recyclability. This constant demand, combined with innovation in materials and tube design, provides a constant and substantial market for use in oral care applications.
Household and Industrial Cleaners: The household and industrial cleaners market also offers an expanding opportunity for squeezable plastic tubes. Items such as concentrated gels, adhesives, and specialty cleaners take advantage of accurate dispensing, toughness, and resistance to extreme chemicals. The opportunity includes creating tough tubes with special nozzles, chemical-resistant barrier coating, and ergonomic shapes for comfort. The effect is improved and safer use of cleaning products, less spillage, and longer product shelf life, for consumer and professional cleaning markets alike.
These strategic opportunities for growth are set to have a marked influence on the squeezable plastic tube market by promoting specialization and innovation through a variety of applications. By designing solutions around the specific needs of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, oral care, and household cleaning, manufacturers can establish their market hold and broaden revenue channels. This application-specific emphasis encourages material innovations, design innovations, and eco-friendly practices, so that the relevance and expansion of squeezable plastic tubes as a preferred package form for a variety of industries can be sustained.
Squeezable Plastic Tube Market Driver and Challenges
The squeezable plastic tube industry is influenced by the intricate dynamics of diverse technological, economic, and regulatory forces, as both strong drivers for growth and significant challenges necessitating strategic management. Such forces have direct effects on product innovation, manufacturing operations, pricing policies, and access to markets. Recognizing this dynamic equilibrium is important for stakeholders to take advantage of opportunities and manage risks within the dynamic packaging sector.
The factors responsible for driving the squeezable plastic tube market include:
1. Growing Consumer Demand for Convenience and Portability: One main driver is the rising consumer desire for convenient, easy-to-use, and portable packaging types. Squeezable tubes provide mess-free dispensing, controlled application, and lightweight features, which make them perfect for on-the-go living and traveling-sized applications. This demand cuts across personal care, food, and pharmaceutical uses. The effect is a sustained increase in adoption across product categories, compelling manufacturers to develop designs that still improve user experience and adapt to different consumer requirements, from the accuracy of application to the convenience of storage.
2. Expansion of Personal Care and Cosmetics Markets: The strong and consistent expansion of the global personal care and cosmetics markets is a major driver. These industries are increasingly dependent on squeezable plastic tubes to package a variety of products such as creams, lotions, gels, and serums. With changing beauty and personal care trends and new product development, the demand for functional and good-looking tube packaging grows. The result is a consistent and significant market for tubes with ongoing demand for customization, high-end finishes, and sanitary dispensing solutions.
3. Focus on Product Preservation and Shelf-Life Extension: Both consumers and brands are increasingly focusing on product protection and long shelf life, particularly for sensitive products. Squeezable plastic tubes, especially multi-layer and barrier tubes, are highly protective of oxygen, moisture, and light degradation. This is highly important for the safety and potency of pharmaceuticals, active skincare, and food items. The result is an increasing need for sophisticated barrier technologies in tubes, minimizing spoilage and waste, and maintaining product integrity along the supply chain.
4. Advances in Manufacturing and Printing Technologies: Ongoing innovations in tube production processes and print technologies are crucial drivers. Developments in co-extrusion, injection molding, and digital printing enable more advanced tubes with better barriers, intricate shapes, and high-resolution images. These technological advances provide increased design freedom, accelerated production cycles, and economies of scale. The result is higher quality, better-looking, and functionally enhanced tubes, providing brands with more opportunities for differentiation and increased manufacturing scalability.
5. Growing Demand for Green Packaging Solutions: The worldwide drive towards sustainability and the circular economy values is a strong influencer. Consumers and regulatory authorities are now clamoring for environmentally friendly packaging solutions. This is forcing tube makers to invest in such solutions as mono-material tubes, post-consumer recycled (PCR) content tubes, and bio-based plastic tubes. The effect is a paradigm change in material sourcing and production methods. Not only does this solve environmental issues, but it also bolsters brand reputation and regulatory compliance, fueling innovation in eco-packaging technologies.
Challenges in the squeezable plastic tube market are:
1. Raw Material Price Fluctuations: The market for squeezable plastic tubes is highly reliant on polymer raw materials (such as PE, PP), whose prices tend to be volatile and tied to crude oil prices. Geopolitical crises, supply chain disruptions, and economic changes tend to cause unpredictable price swings. The effect is higher costs of manufacturing and pinched profit margins for tube manufacturers. This presents a challenge that requires a procurement strategy for raw materials, hedging tactics, and possible transitions toward more stable or alternative materials, with an effect on overall market stability.
2. Alternative Packaging Format Competition: The market for squeezable plastic tubes is subject to intense competition from other packaging forms like bottles, jars, pouches, and sachets. Although tubes possess certain niche benefits, other forms can be more economical for given uses or favored by certain consumer groups. The result is an ongoing requirement for innovation to emphasize the special benefits of tubes, secure their price, and make them stand out in opposition to alternative solutions, necessitating ongoing investment in research and promotion in order to keep market share.
3. Strict Regulation Environment, Particularly in Pharma and Food: The food and pharmaceutical industries, major end-users of plastic squeeze tubes, are subject to strict regulatory environments in terms of material safety, product contact, and labeling. Adherence to such regulations as the FDA, EMA, and national food safety regulations is complicated and expensive. The result is a demand for thorough testing, certification, and adherence to changing regulations, which has the effect of delaying new product launches and raising operational costs. A failure in compliance can result in product recalls and serious reputational loss.
Overall, the market for squeezable plastic tubes is being driven by robust drivers like consumer convenience demand, expansion of target end-use industries, ongoing technological innovation, and an imminent trend towards sustainable packaging options. Nonetheless, this growth path is also regulated by challenges like fluctuating raw material costs, stiff competition from other packaging options, and a sophisticated and changing regulatory environment. Managing these drivers and challenges effectively will require an innovative focus on innovation, sustainable practices, and efficient supply chain management in order to maintain the growth of the market and its continued relevance in the global packaging market.
List of Squeezable Plastic Tube Companies
Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies squeezable plastic tube companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the squeezable plastic tube companies profiled in this report include-
Amcor
Albea Group
Essel Propack
CCL Industries
Worldwide Packaging
Berry M & H
Montebello Packaging
Pack-Tubes
Vista Packaging
Auber Packaging
Squeezable Plastic Tube Market by Segment
The study includes a forecast for the global squeezable plastic tube market by type, application, and region.
Squeezable Plastic Tube Market by Type [Value from 2019 to 2031]:
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Others
Squeezable Plastic Tube Market by Application [Value from 2019 to 2031]:
Beauty & Personal Care Packaging
Food Packaging
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Others
Squeezable Plastic Tube Market by Region [Value from 2019 to 2031]:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
The Rest of the World
Country Wise Outlook for the Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
The squeezable plastic tube industry is witnessing strong growth and intense innovation fueled by its intrinsic benefits of convenience, hygiene, and product protection in a wide range of industries. Cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications - the plastic tube is a convenient, efficient, and effective packaging solution. Recent advancements worldwide indicate a high focus on sustainability, state-of-the-art barrier packaging technologies, and better-looking package improvements addressing environmental issues and consumers' aesthetic appeal and functionality needs for packaging. Every key marketplace is responding to these trends with proprietary advancements.
United States: The United States market for squeeze plastic tubes is experiencing high momentum for sustainable packaging solutions. Producers are increasingly using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and seeking mono-material tubes to drive recyclability. Demands for innovative closure types, including tamper-evident seals and precise dispensing nozzles, are particularly high in the pharmaceutical and personal care markets. Growth in the e-commerce market also drives the need for lightweight yet resilient tubes that survive shipping, prompting ongoing innovation in tube design and material science.
China: The Chinese market for squeezable plastic tubes is a giant, led by its huge manufacturing capacity and growing domestic consumption across markets. Recent trends are directed at large-scale production of low-cost tubes while at the same time enhancing quality and visual appeal. Chinese manufacturers are pouring money into sophisticated printing technologies to produce high-definition graphics and complex designs. The market is also witnessing growing utilization of barrier layers to prolong product shelf life, especially for food and pharmaceutical uses, to meet the expanding need for safe and fresh products.
Germany: The German market for squeezable plastic tubes is marked by a heavy focus on high-end engineering, accuracy, and sustainability. Recent trends are the demand for mono-material tubes, usually HDPE-based, to satisfy stringent environmental legislations and business sustainability initiatives. German suppliers are leaders in creating innovative barrier systems, like EVOH, for sensitive materials, which provide product integrity and longer shelf life. The market is also interested in bespoke designs and ergonomic solutions, particularly for pharmaceutical and high-end cosmetic products.
India: The Indian market for squeezable plastic tubes is growing rapidly, driven by urbanization, growing disposable incomes, and the growing beauty, personal care, and pharma industries. Recent trends have seen rising domestic production capacities to cater to growing demands for different types of tubes, ranging from laminated tubes for oral care and food items. Indian manufacturers concentrate on the provision of a large array of colors, finishes, and sizes, with an increasing focus on quality yet affordable solutions. The boom in e-commerce is also creating demand for convenient and durable tube packaging in the nation.
Japan: The market for squeezable plastic tubes in Japan focuses on innovation, functionality, and subtlety in design. Recent innovations are centered on high-barrier tubes for sensitive products, especially in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, to provide product stability and shelf life. Lighter designs and lower capacities are trending for travel-friendly and sample-sized products, reflecting minimalist consumer behavior. Japanese players are also plowing money into high-end decoration technologies and innovative dispensing systems to create unique user experiences and differentiate products in a very competitive market.
Features of the Global Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
Market Size Estimates: Squeezable plastic tube market size estimation in terms of value ($B).
Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031) by various segments and regions.
Segmentation Analysis: Squeezable plastic tube market size by type, application, and region in terms of value ($B).
Regional Analysis: Squeezable plastic tube market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different types, applications, and regions for the squeezable plastic tube market.
Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the squeezable plastic tube market.
Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.
This report answers following 11 key questions:
Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the squeezable plastic tube market by type (polyethylene, polypropylene, and others), application (beauty & personal care packaging, food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Global Squeezable Plastic Tube Market : Market Dynamics
2.1: Introduction, Background, and Classifications
2.2: Supply Chain
2.3: PESTLE Analysis
2.4: Patent Analysis
2.5: Regulatory Environment
2.6: Industry Drivers and Challenges
3. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis from 2019 to 2031
3.1. Macroeconomic Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
3.2. Global Squeezable Plastic Tube Market Trends (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2031)
3.3: Global Squeezable Plastic Tube Market by Type
3.3.1: Polyethylene: Trends and Forecast (2019 to 2031)
3.3.2: Polypropylene: Trends and Forecast (2019 to 2031)
3.3.3: Others: Trends and Forecast (2019 to 2031)
3.4: Global Squeezable Plastic Tube Market by Application
3.4.1: Beauty & Personal Care Packaging: Trends and Forecast (2019 to 2031)
3.4.2: Food Packaging: Trends and Forecast (2019 to 2031)
3.4.3: Pharmaceutical Packaging: Trends and Forecast (2019 to 2031)
3.4.4: Others: Trends and Forecast (2019 to 2031)
4. Market Trends and Forecast Analysis by Region from 2019 to 2031
4.1: Global Squeezable Plastic Tube Market by Region
4.2: North American Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.2.1: North American Market by Type: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Others
4.2.2: North American Market by Application: Beauty & Personal Care Packaging, Food Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, and Others
4.2.3: The United States Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.2.4: Mexican Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.2.5: Canadian Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.3: European Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.3.1: European Market by Type: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Others
4.3.2: European Market by Application: Beauty & Personal Care Packaging, Food Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, and Others
4.3.3: German Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.3.4: French Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.3.5: Spanish Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.3.6: Italian Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.3.7: The United Kingdom Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.4: APAC Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.4.1: APAC Market by Type: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Others
4.4.2: APAC Market by Application: Beauty & Personal Care Packaging, Food Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, and Others
4.4.3: Japanese Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.4.4: Indian Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.4.5: Chinese Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.4.6: South Korean Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.4.7: Indonesian Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.5: ROW Squeezable Plastic Tube Market
4.5.1: ROW Market by Type: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Others
4.5.2: ROW Market by Application: Beauty & Personal Care Packaging, Food Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, and Others
