What Fueled The Previous Growth In The Air Cushion Packaging Market?
The air cushion packaging market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The air cushion packaging market will grow from $3.84 billion in 2024 to $4.16 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8.5%.
This increase is due to the rise of e-commerce, the growing need for sustainable packaging, the demand for protective packaging in fragile goods transport, advancements in air cushion packaging manufacturing, and the expansion of global supply chains.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Air Cushion Packaging Market in the Coming Years?
The air cushion packaging market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The air cushion packaging market is expected to reach $5.69 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.1%.
The growth is attributed to efforts to reduce shipping costs and material waste, increased adoption of air cushion packaging across various industries beyond retail, the shift to lighter and more durable packaging, the use of smart packaging technologies for shipment tracking, and regulatory efforts encouraging environmentally friendly packaging. Trends include a rise in demand for on-demand, custom-fit air cushion packaging solutions, biodegradable materials, antimicrobial properties, recyclable options, and the use of automation in manufacturing.
Which Factors Are Boosting Growth In The Air Cushion Packaging Market?
The rapid growth of e-commerce is expected to drive the air cushion packaging market. E-commerce, which involves buying and selling goods online, is expanding due to factors like increased internet usage and consumer preference for online shopping. Air cushion packaging helps protect products during transit while minimizing shipping weight and material waste. For instance, in February 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that e-commerce sales surged by 7.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023. This growth in e-commerce is supporting the air cushion packaging market.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Air Cushion Packaging Market?
The air cushion packaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Void Filling, Block And Bracing, Wrapping, Corner Protection
2) By Form: Air Tubes, Air Bubble, Air Pillows, Air Bags
3) By Color: Green, White, Blue
4) By Application: Electronics, Consumer Goods, Cosmetic And Personal Care, Foods And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Void Filling: Air Pillow Bags, Air-Filled Cushions, Inflatable Pouches
2) By Block And Bracing: Inflatable Air Blocks, Air-Filled Tubes, Cushioning Pillows for Bracing
3) By Wrapping: Air Bubble Wraps, Inflatable Wrap Films, Air-Filled Stretch Films
4) By Corner Protection: Inflatable Corner Protectors, Air-Cushioned Corner Guards, Protective Air-Filled Corner Blocks
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Which Key Trends Are Driving Changes In The Air Cushion Packaging Market?
Companies in the air cushion packaging market are introducing advanced technologies like air pillow systems and eco-friendly materials to improve logistics and product protection. For instance, in September 2022, DUNA-Corradini S.p.A., an Italy-based plastic company, introduced RIO, a sustainable air packaging solution made from 70% recycled plastic. This system reduces the use of virgin plastic while maintaining durability, offering a recyclable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional packaging.
Who Are the Key Players In The Air Cushion Packaging Market?
Major companies operating in the air cushion packaging market are:
• Amcor plc
• Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
• Associated Packaging
• Veritiv Corporation
• Sealed Air Corp.
• Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
• Pregis LLC
• Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
• Shorr Packaging
• Polyair
• Atlantic Tape Packaging
• iVEX Protective Packaging
• Polycell International
• FP International
• 3G Packaging Corp.
• Airfil Protective Packaging Ltd.
• AirWave Packaging LLC
• Jaineeket Enterprises
• Springpack
• Salazar Packaging
• Macfarlane Group UK Ltd
• DynaCorp
• COMPAK
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Air Cushion Packaging Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the air cushion packaging market in 2023. The regions covered in the air cushion packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
