Plastic corrugated packaging refers to materials fabricated from corrugated plastic sheets used for various packaging and storage applications. It is a durable and lightweight material composed of two flat plastic sheets connected by parallel ribs or flutes for resistance to moisture, chemicals, and impact, as well as recyclability and customization options in size, shape, and printing.
The main types of plastic corrugated packaging materials are polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, and polyethylene. Polypropylene (PP) refers to a thermoplastic polymer that is widely used in various applications due to its versatility, durability, and resistance to many chemical solvents. Several types of packaging include folding boxes, crates, bins and racks, trays, and inserts and dividers, which are used by various end-users, such as food and beverages, automotive, agriculture, electrical and electronics, and healthcare.
The main types of plastic corrugated packaging materials are polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, and polyethylene. Polypropylene (PP) refers to a thermoplastic polymer that is widely used in various applications due to its versatility, durability, and resistance to many chemical solvents. Several types of packaging include folding boxes, crates, bins and racks, trays, and inserts and dividers, which are used by various end-users, such as food and beverages, automotive, agriculture, electrical and electronics, and healthcare.
The plastic corrugated packaging market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $229.84 billion in 2024 to $239.51 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for sustainable packaging, e-commerce growth, automotive industry demand, food and beverage industry trends, logistics and supply chain optimization.
The plastic corrugated packaging market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $287.25 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to regulatory changes, global pandemic impact, circular economy initiatives, and consumer preferences and e-commerce evolution. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in packaging design and technology, advantages of plastic corrugated packaging, and growing awareness of sustainability.
The growth of e-commerce is expected to propel the growth of the plastic corrugated packaging market going forward. E-commerce refers to the exchange of money and data over an electronic network, usually the internet, and purchasing and selling goods and services. E-commerce utilizes plastic corrugated packaging for its durability, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring secure and efficient transportation of goods. For instance, in March 2022, according to the International Trade Administration, a US-based government agency, e-commerce sales in Canada was $2.34 billion and expected to reach $40.3 billion by 2025. Therefore, the growth of e-commerce is driving the continued growth of the plastic corrugated packaging market.
Leading companies in the plastic corrugated packaging market are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions like fanfold corrugated packaging to enhance packaging efficiency and sustainability. Fanfold corrugated packaging consists of accordion-folded corrugated material, designed for ease in handling, storage, and shipping. For example, in September 2022, VPK Group, a Belgium-based paper and cardboard manufacturer that produces corrugated packaging from recycled materials, introduced its fit2size brand. This initiative aims to promote the use of fanfold corrugated packaging solutions throughout Europe by reducing the need for void fill, spacers, and fillers. Additionally, it supports the creation of precise, on-demand packaging, reduces stock-keeping units (SKUs), and lowers the need for manual handling and assembly.
In January 2024, Hood Container, a US-based company specializing in corrugated box packaging, acquired Sumter Packaging's corrugated business for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Sumter's location and asset capabilities allows Hood to expand its reach into a new market and fulfillment operations for Sumter in South Carolina, along with its business from the Statesville, North Carolina, facility. Sumter Packaging Corporation is a US-based full-service plastic corrugated box and custom packaging manufacturer.
Major companies operating in the plastic corrugated packaging market are DS Smith Plc, Menasha Corporation, ORBIS Corporation, Primex Plastics Corporation, Dynapac Co. Ltd, Minnesota Diversified Industries Inc., FlEXcon Company Inc., Signode Industrial Group, Technology Container Corp, American Containers Inc., GWP Group, Coroplast Inc., Samuel Grant Packaging, CoolSeal USA, A&C Plastics, Androp Packaging Inc., New-Tech Packaging, Sohner 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 2024. The regions covered in the plastic corrugated packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, 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, 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
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Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Material: Polypropylene; Polyethylene Terephthalate; Polycarbonate; Polyethylene
2) By Packaging Type: Folding Boxes; Crates; Bins And Racks; Trays; Inserts And Dividers
3) By End-User: Food And Beverages; Automotive; Agriculture; Electrical And Electronics; Healthcare
Subsegments:
1) By Polypropylene: Standard Polypropylene Sheets; Coated Polypropylene; Recycled Polypropylene
2) By Polyethylene Terephthalate: Clear PET Sheets; Colored PET Sheets; Recycled PET Products
3. Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Trends And Strategies
4. Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6.1. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Polypropylene
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene
6.2. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Folding Boxes
Crates
Bins And Racks
Trays
Inserts And Dividers
6.3. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food And Beverages
Automotive
Agriculture
Electrical And Electronics
Healthcare
6.4. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polypropylene, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Standard Polypropylene Sheets
Coated Polypropylene
Recycled Polypropylene
6.5. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polyethylene Terephthalate, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Clear PET Sheets
Colored PET Sheets
Recycled PET Products
6.6. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polycarbonate, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Solid Polycarbonate Sheets
Multi-Wall Polycarbonate Sheets
Specialty Polycarbonate Formulations
6.7. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polyethylene, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
7. Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
9.1. China Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
9.2. China Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
10.1. India Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
11.1. Japan Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
11.2. Japan Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
12.1. Australia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
13.1. Indonesia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
14.1. South Korea Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
15.1. Western Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
16.1. UK Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
17.1. Germany Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
18.1. France Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.2. France Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18.3. France Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
19.1. Italy Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
20.1. Spain Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
22.1. Russia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
23.1. North America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
23.2. North America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
24.1. USA Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
24.2. USA Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.2. Canada Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
26.1. South America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
26.2. South America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
27.1. Brazil Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
28.1. Middle East Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market
29.1. Africa Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Overview
29.2. Africa Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Plastic Corrugated Packaging Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles