Mono-material packaging refers to packaging made from a single material type, rather than a combination of different materials. This design simplifies recycling, boosts material recovery rates, and supports a circular economy by ensuring that the entire package can be processed and repurposed efficiently without the need for complex separation technologies.
The primary types of mono-material packaging include bags, pouches, films, bottles, and others. Bags, for example, are flexible packaging solutions typically made from polyethylene or polypropylene, offering recyclable, durable, and efficient storage and transportation of products. These packaging solutions are made from materials such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polylactic acid (PLA), and others, available in both flexible and rigid formats. They are used in a variety of applications such as food and beverage, healthcare, personal care, and industrial packaging. End users include manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
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The mono-material packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.94 billion in 2024 to $4.24 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth during the historical period can be attributed to factors such as increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging, growing government incentives for eco-friendly packaging solutions, the rising need for simplified recycling processes, greater interest in biodegradable and compostable packaging, and the increasing use of high-performance recyclable mono-material films.
The mono-material packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. In the forecast period, growth is driven by factors such as the rise of extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives, increased plastic waste collection and recycling programs, a growing preference for compostable mono-material packaging, a surge in e-commerce sales, and increased investment in advanced recycling technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include the expansion of recyclable flexible packaging, innovations in high-barrier mono-material films, a shift toward minimalist packaging designs, advancements in mono-material barrier properties, and breakthroughs in material science.
The increasing emphasis on sustainability and environmental protection is expected to drive the growth of the mono-material packaging market in the future. Sustainability and environmental protection involve managing resources, reducing waste, and safeguarding nature. This growing focus is fueled by a rising recognition of the need to minimize carbon footprints, conserve natural resources, and protect ecosystems for future generations. Mono-material packaging supports sustainability and environmental protection by simplifying the recycling process, making material recovery easier, and minimizing waste through the use of a single, recyclable material. For example, in September 2024, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government agency, reported that in 2022, the UK reduced the amount of biodegradable municipal waste sent to landfill to 6.3 million tonnes. Additionally, the recycling rate of packaging waste increased from 62.4% in 2022 to 64.8% in 2023. As a result, the growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental protection is propelling the growth of the mono-material packaging market.
Leading companies in the mono-material packaging market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as all-PE mono-material recycle-ready packaging, to improve recyclability, reduce plastic waste, and meet eco-friendly demands. All-PE mono-material recycle-ready packaging is made entirely from polyethylene (PE), ensuring it can be seamlessly recycled within PE recycling systems while providing durability, functionality, and sustainability. For instance, in February 2024, Cheer Pack North America (CPNA), a US-based spouted pouch packaging manufacturer, collaborated with Amcor plc, an Australia-based packaging company, and Stonyfield Organic, a US-based organic yogurt producer, to introduce CHEERCircle, a spouted pouch featuring the innovative Vizi cap. This sustainable packaging solution, part of CPNA's Sustainability+ initiative, is designed to improve recyclability and reduce environmental impact while maintaining its functionality for liquid and viscous products.
In April 2024, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based company specializing in recyclable mono-plastic packaging, partnered with Borouge to advance the circular economy. Through this collaboration, Siegwerk and Borouge are co-developing 100% recyclable mono-material solutions using Borouge's high-performance polyethylene products and Siegwerk's innovative ink and coating technologies. This partnership aims to enable the creation of mono-material structures, improve the quality of recyclates, enhance circularity, and reduce the carbon footprint compared to multi-material packaging. Borouge is a UAE-based petrochemical company.
Major players in the mono-material packaging market are SABIC, Toray Industries Inc., Amcor Limited, Berry Global Inc., Smurfit Kappa Group, DS Smith Plc, Mondi Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Alpla Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co KG, Huhtamaki Oyj, AptarGroup Inc., Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, ProAmpac LLC, Sonoco Products Company, Graham Packaging Company, Coveris, RKW SE, Uflex Ltd., Wipak Group, Jindal Poly Films, Bischof + Klein, Mitsui Plastics Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mono-material packaging market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in mono-material packaging report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the mono-material packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The mono-material packaging market consists of sales of mono-material tubes, vegetable trays, mono-material sachets, recyclable paper coffee bags, and biodegradable paper straws. 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 and 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.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Packaging Type: Bags; Pouches; Films; Bottles; Other Packaging Types
2) By Material: Polyethylene (PE); Polypropylene (PP); Polylactic Acid (PLA); Other Materials
3) By Packaging Format: Flexible Packaging; Rigid Packaging
4) By Application: Food And Beverage Packaging; Healthcare Packaging; Personal Care Packaging; Industrial Packaging; Other Applications
5) By End-User: Manufacturers; Retailers; Consumers
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Mono-Material Packaging Market Characteristics
3. Mono-Material Packaging Market Trends And Strategies
4. Mono-Material Packaging Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Mono-Material Packaging Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Mono-Material Packaging PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Mono-Material Packaging Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Mono-Material Packaging Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Mono-Material Packaging Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Mono-Material Packaging Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Bags
Pouches
Films
Bottles
Other Packaging Types
6.2. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Polyethylene (PE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Other Materials
6.3. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Segmentation By Packaging Format, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Flexible Packaging
Rigid Packaging
6.4. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food And Beverage Packaging
Healthcare Packaging
Personal Care Packaging
Industrial Packaging
Other Applications
6.5. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Manufacturers
Retailers
Consumers
6.6. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Bags, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Stand-Up Pouches
Flat Pouches
Gusseted Bags
Drawstring Bags
Ziplock Bags
6.7. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Pouches, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Spouted Pouches
Doypack Pouches
Retort Pouches
Vacuum Pouches
Pillow Pouches
6.8. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Films, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Stretch Films
Shrink Films
Barrier Films
Printable Films
Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Films
6.9. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Bottles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Bottles
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Bottles
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Bottles
Polypropylene (PP) Bottles
6.10. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Packaging Types, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Trays
Tubs
Cartons
Cans
Lids
7. Mono-Material Packaging Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Mono-Material Packaging Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion