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Global Protective Packaging Market Size, Share, Trends, Forecast: By Type: Flexible Protective Packaging, Foam Protective Packaging, Rigid Protective Packaging; By Material: Paper and Paperboard, Plastic Foams, Plastic, Others; By Function: Void Fill, Wrapping, Others; By End Use; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

Global Protective Packaging Market Outlook

The global protective packaging market size reached approximately USD 32.19 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 47.92 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Protective packaging refers to materials used for providing protection to the products from potential destruction and damage during warehousing, shipping, and transportation. It is often used as the main or secondary component of the product’s packaging, depending upon the product contained within and ensures that the enclosed product arrives without damage.

The expansion of the e-commerce sector is aiding the protective packaging market growth as the packaging ensures safe and secure delivery of orders to customers. Various e-commerce and online retail stores are also investing in high quality protective packaging in order to enhance the overall shopping experience of the customers and protect the integrity of the products.

Increasing incidences of tampering and availability of counterfeit medicines and medicinal products is bolstering the requirement for protective packaging as they aid in protecting the regulated and sensitive products from external factors. The packaging also provides protection to the medicinal products against physical damage and ensures that no alternations are made to the chemical composition of the products.

The rising demand for consumer electronics due to emerging economies and increasing disposable incomes, availability of a broad product portfolio for selection, and infusion of customised and localised tactics by companies is supporting the market expansion. Protective packaging provides cushioning to the electronic products, helping in shock absorption and providing protection against damage during transportation.

Global Protective Packaging Market Analysis

On the basis of type, the market is divided into flexible protective packaging, foam protective packaging, and rigid protective packaging. Based on material, the market is segregated into paper and paperboard, plastic foams, and plastic, among others.

On the basis of function, the market is classified into void fill, wrapping, blocking and bracing, and cushioning. Based on end use, the market is divided into food and beverage, industrial goods, consumer electronics, household appliances, healthcare, and automotive, among others.

On the basis of region, the protective packaging market segmentation includes North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

DS Smith Plc

Pro-Pac Packaging Limited

Sonoco Products Company

Sealed Air Corporation

Smurfit Kappa Group

Pregis LLC

International Paper Company

Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH

Intertape Polymer Group Inc.

Eco Solution, LLC

Others

Market Share by End Use

Food and beverage sector is expected to account for a significant protective packaging market share over the forecast period owing to the increasing strictness of food safety regulations. Protective packaging provides protection to the food against various environmental factors, eliminating the threat of damage, contamination, and spoilage during storage, selling, and transportation. Inadequate packaging can shorten the shelf life of the food and beverages and decrease freshness, resulting in product loss, tarnishing the reputation of the brand.

Market Share by Region

The Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for a significant share of the market in the coming years. This growth can be attributed to the prominent presence of various manufacturers of protective packaging in the region. The increasing popularity of online shopping due to provision of enhanced shopping experience is bolstering the protective packaging market demand due to the increasing requirement for protective solutions to withstand warehousing, shipping, and product handling. The expansion of food and beverages and healthcare sectors in the Asia Pacific is also offering lucrative growth opportunities to the market due to increasing emphasis on protective packaging in order to ensure the quality of the product.

Competitive Landscape

DS Smith Plc is one of the leading international packaging companies, offering sustainable paper products, plastic-free packaging, and integrated recycling services, among others. The company is dedicated towards providing products that boost profitability through supply chain optimisation and minimise environmental impact.

Pro-Pac Packaging Limited provides a combination of services and product solutions for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging and supplies a broad range of products to agricultural, food and food processing, and industrial sectors. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Victoria, Australia.

Sonoco Products Company is one of the leading providers of industrial, healthcare, protective, and consumer packaging solutions in various regions across the globe. The company’s product portfolio includes rigid paperboard containers, industrial thermoformed plastic packaging, and convenience closures, among others.

Other protective packaging market players include Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group, Pregis LLC, International Paper Company, Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, Intertape Polymer Group Inc., and Eco Solution, LLC, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES	DETAILS
Base Year	2023
Historical Period	2018-2023
Forecast Period	2024-2032
Scope of the Report	Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment: Type Material Function End Use Region
Breakup by Type	Flexible Protective Packaging Foam Protective Packaging Rigid Protective Packaging
Breakup by Material	Paper and Paperboard Plastic Foams Plastic Others
Breakup by Function	Void Fill Wrapping Blocking and Bracing Cushioning
Breakup by End Use	Food and Beverage Industrial Goods Consumer Electronics Household Appliances Healthcare Automotive Others
Breakup by Region	North America United States of America Canada Europe United Kingdom Germany France Italy Others Asia Pacific China Japan India ASEAN Australia Others Latin America Brazil Argentina Mexico Others Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Nigeria South Africa Others
Market Dynamics	SWOT Analysis Porter's Five Forces Analysis Key Indicators for Demand Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape	Market Structure Company Profiles Company Overview Product Portfolio Demographic Reach and Achievements Certifications
Companies Covered	DS Smith Plc Pro-Pac Packaging Limited Sonoco Products Company Sealed Air Corporation Smurfit Kappa Group Pregis LLC International Paper Company Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH Intertape Polymer Group Inc. Eco Solution, LLC Others

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1   Preface
2   Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3   Report Description
   3.1   Market Definition and Outlook
   3.2   Properties and Applications
   3.3   Market Analysis
   3.4   Key Players
4   Key Assumptions
5   Executive Summary
   5.1   Overview
   5.2   Key Drivers
   5.3   Key Developments
   5.4   Competitive Structure
   5.5   Key Industrial Trends
6   Market Snapshot
   6.1   Global
   6.2   Regional
7   Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8   Global Protective Packaging Market Analysis
   8.1   Key Industry Highlights
   8.2   Global Protective Packaging Historical Market (2018-2023)
   8.3   Global Protective Packaging Market Forecast (2024-2032)
   8.4   Global Protective Packaging Market by Type
       8.4.1   Flexible Protective Packaging
           8.4.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.4.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.4.2   Foam Protective Packaging
           8.4.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.4.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.4.3   Rigid Protective Packaging
           8.4.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.4.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   8.5   Global Protective Packaging Market by Material
       8.5.1   Paper and Paperboard
           8.5.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.5.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.5.2   Plastic Foams
           8.5.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.5.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.5.3   Plastic
           8.5.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.5.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.5.4   Others
   8.6   Global Protective Packaging Market by Function
       8.6.1   Void Fill
           8.6.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.6.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.6.2   Wrapping
           8.6.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.6.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.6.3   Blocking and Bracing
           8.6.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.6.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.6.4   Cushioning
           8.6.4.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.6.4.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   8.7   Global Protective Packaging Market by End Use
       8.7.1   Food and Beverage
           8.7.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.7.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.7.2   Industrial Goods
           8.7.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.7.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.7.3   Consumer Electronics
           8.7.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.7.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.7.4   Household Appliances
           8.7.4.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.7.4.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.7.5   Healthcare
           8.7.5.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.7.5.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.7.6   Automotive
           8.7.6.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.7.6.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.7.7   Others
   8.8   Global Protective Packaging Market by Region
       8.8.1   North America
           8.8.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.8.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.8.2   Europe
           8.8.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.8.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.8.3   Asia Pacific
           8.8.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.8.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.8.4   Latin America
           8.8.4.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.8.4.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
       8.8.5   Middle East and Africa
           8.8.5.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
           8.8.5.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9   North America Protective Packaging Market Analysis
   9.1   United States of America
       9.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       9.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   9.2   Canada
       9.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       9.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10   Europe Protective Packaging Market Analysis
   10.1   United Kingdom
       10.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       10.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   10.2   Germany
       10.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       10.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   10.3   France
       10.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       10.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   10.4   Italy
       10.4.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       10.4.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   10.5   Others
11   Asia Pacific Protective Packaging Market Analysis
   11.1   China
       11.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       11.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   11.2   Japan
       11.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       11.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   11.3   India
       11.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       11.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   11.4   ASEAN
       11.4.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       11.4.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   11.5   Australia
       11.5.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       11.5.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   11.6   Others
12   Latin America Protective Packaging Market Analysis
   12.1   Brazil
       12.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       12.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   12.2   Argentina
       12.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       12.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   12.3   Mexico
       12.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       12.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   12.4   Others
13   Middle East and Africa Protective Packaging Market Analysis
   13.1   Saudi Arabia
       13.1.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       13.1.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   13.2   United Arab Emirates
       13.2.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       13.2.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   13.3   Nigeria
       13.3.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       13.3.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   13.4   South Africa
       13.4.1   Historical Trend (2018-2023)
       13.4.2   Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
   13.5   Others
14   Market Dynamics
   14.1   SWOT Analysis
       14.1.1   Strengths
       14.1.2   Weaknesses
       14.1.3   Opportunities
       14.1.4   Threats
   14.2   Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
       14.2.1   Supplier’s Power
       14.2.2   Buyer’s Power
       14.2.3   Threat of New Entrants
       14.2.4   Degree of Rivalry
       14.2.5   Threat of Substitutes
   14.3   Key Indicators for Demand
   14.4   Key Indicators for Price
15   Competitive Landscape
   15.1   Market Structure
   15.2   Company Profiles
       15.2.1   DS Smith Plc
           15.2.1.1   Company Overview
           15.2.1.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.1.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.1.4   Certifications
       15.2.2   Pro-Pac Packaging Limited
           15.2.2.1   Company Overview
           15.2.2.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.2.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.2.4   Certifications
       15.2.3   Sonoco Products Company
           15.2.3.1   Company Overview
           15.2.3.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.3.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.3.4   Certifications
       15.2.4   Sealed Air Corporation
           15.2.4.1   Company Overview
           15.2.4.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.4.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.4.4   Certifications
       15.2.5   Smurfit Kappa Group
           15.2.5.1   Company Overview
           15.2.5.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.5.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.5.4   Certifications
       15.2.6   Pregis LLC
           15.2.6.1   Company Overview
           15.2.6.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.6.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.6.4   Certifications
       15.2.7   International Paper Company
           15.2.7.1   Company Overview
           15.2.7.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.7.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.7.4   Certifications
       15.2.8   Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
           15.2.8.1   Company Overview
           15.2.8.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.8.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.8.4   Certifications
       15.2.9   Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
           15.2.9.1   Company Overview
           15.2.9.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.9.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.9.4   Certifications
       15.2.10   Eco Solution, LLC
           15.2.10.1   Company Overview
           15.2.10.2   Product Portfolio
           15.2.10.3   Demographic Reach and Achievements
           15.2.10.4   Certifications
       15.2.11   Others
16   Key Trends and Developments in the Market

List of Key Figures and Tables

1.   Global Protective Packaging Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.   Global Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3.   Global Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4.   Global Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Material (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5.   Global Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Material (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6.   Global Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Function (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7.   Global Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Function (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8.   Global Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9.   Global Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10.   Global Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11.   Global Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12.   North America Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13.   North America Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14.   Europe Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15.   Europe Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16.   Asia Pacific Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17.   Asia Pacific Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18.   Latin America Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19.   Latin America Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20.   Middle East and Africa Protective Packaging Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
21.   Middle East and Africa Protective Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
22.   Global Protective Packaging Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

What was the protective packaging market value in 2023?

The market reached a value of approximately USD 32.19 billion in 2023.

What is the growth rate of the market?

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% between 2024 and 2032.

What is the protective packaging market forecast for 2024-2032?

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach USD 47.92 billion by 2032.

What are the major market drivers?

The major market drivers include expansion of the e-commerce sector and increased utilisation by the food and beverage industry.

What are the key protective packaging market trends?

The key trends fuelling the growth of the market include increased adoption by various businesses to promote brand reliability, growth of the consumer electronics sector, and rising requirement from the healthcare sector.

What are the major regions in the market for protective packaging, according to the EMR report?

The major regions in the market are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

What are the benefits of protective packaging?

The benefits of protective packaging include safe transportation of the product, less chances of damage and destruction, and enhanced brand reputation.

Who are the key market players, according to the protective packaging market report?

The key players in the market are DS Smith Plc, Pro-Pac Packaging Limited, Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group, Pregis LLC, International Paper Company, Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, Intertape Polymer Group Inc., and Eco Solution, LLC, among others.

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