Refillable and reusable packaging sales are forecast to increase by a CAGR of 4.5% to 2029
Developing end uses are growing nearly four times faster than mature end uses
The global reusable and refillable packaging market is expected to grow by over $7 billion to 2029.
Find out
What new requirements will be introduced by the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
How this market will change through to 2029 and where growth will come from
When regulations on reusable and refillable packaging will be introduced across Europe and the rest of the world
Who is getting ahead of the curve with deposit-refund schemes and why
Why demand for reconditioned industrial/ transit packaging is growing.
Report definition
Refillable and reusable packaging are durable formats designed to be used repeatedly for a prolonged time period; typically made from metal, plastic, glass, board and other materials like silicone and wood
The data in this report includes the business-to-consumer (b2c) sector and business-to-business (b2b) sector
It covers the five key end uses, each segmented further, and the four main materials that make up the reusable packaging sector.
Who should buy the report?
Packaging raw material suppliers
Packaging manufacturing equipment suppliers
Refillable and reusable packaging manufacturers
Analysts and consultants
The Smithers methodology
This report is based on extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research consists of targeted interviews with material suppliers, converters and experts drawn from key markets. This is supported by secondary research in the form of extensive literature analysis of published data, official government statistics, domestic and international trade organisation data, company websites, industry reports, trade press articles, presentations, and attendance at trade events.
Smithers provides deep insights, with raw data gained from consistent monitoring of the packaging industry. We use a range of data sources from key player annual reports to trade data including both import and export numbers, combined with in-house market research and analyst experience. We use an independent market modelling process, which when combined with primary research gives us the basis of our market data. We use a combined top-down and bottom-up approach for our market sizing and consistently examine the economic situation as developments occur and update our data accordingly. We work to establish the current norm of a market, and from there we assess the micro- and macro-economic environment implications which are going to ripple through the packaging sphere, with specific focus on material, end use and geographic region. We then move on to identifying industry defining technological advancements that provide a solid foundation for the future growth of the market and the numbers we publish.
About the author
David Platt has a broad range of experience in the plastics and packaging industry. He has authored over 50 market reports for Smithers on subjects including global packaging, rigid plastic packaging, PET packaging, flexible packaging, bioplastics, specialty plastics, high-performance packaging films, pouches, and caps & closures. He has participated in consultancy projects and has authored two books for Smithers.
Table of Contents
Executive summary
Introduction & methodology
Refillable and reusable packaging - business models and supply chains
Technology trends
Material markets for refillable & reusable packaging
Overview
Glass
Metal
Plastic
Board
End-use markets for refillable and reusable packaging
Introduction
Food
Cosmetics & personal care
Home care
Drinks
Industrial/transit
Geographic markets for refillable and reusable packaging
Overview
World, region and country packaging market
Global, region and country refillable and reusable packaging market forecast
Key Facts and Figures
World refillable and reusable packaging sales by stage of market development, 2019-29 ($ million)
Reusable packaging: summary of business models
Summary of key issues and recommendations to 2029
Exchange rates (=US$1)
Reusable packaging: summary of business models
Refillable and reusable packaging - summary of current technology developments and likely impact to 2029
Refillable and reusable packaging sales by material and stage of market development, 2019-29 ($ million)