The airless packaging market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The airless packaging market will grow from $5.74 billion in 2024 to $6.11 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 6.5%.
The growth is attributed to product preservation, consumer preference for natural products, technological innovations, regulatory standards, and growing environmental concerns.
The airless packaging market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The airless packaging market is expected to grow to $7.73 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 6.1%.
Growth is attributed to rising demand for preservative-free products, increased focus on shelf life, packaging technology advancements, and sustainability concerns. Major trends include eco-friendly materials, premiumization, product personalization, smart packaging, miniaturization, and travel-friendly sizes.
The increasing demand within the e-commerce sector is expected to drive the growth of the airless packaging market. E-commerce is growing as online shopping becomes more popular, with consumers seeking high-quality, safe, and well-preserved products. Airless packaging helps protect sensitive items during shipping, making it a popular choice in industries like cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. For example, in August 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau reported a 6.7% year-over-year increase in U.S. retail e-commerce sales for Q2 2024. The rising demand for e-commerce is fueling the growth of the airless packaging market.
The airless packaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Packaging Type: Rigid Plastics, Bottles, Jars, Tubes, Bags, Flexible Plastics
2) By Category: Premium, Mass
3) By Dispensing Systems: Pumps, Dropper, Twist And Clicks
4) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Specialist Retailers, Convenience Stores, E-Commerce
5) By End-User: Personal Care And Home Care, Healthcare, Food And Beverages, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Rigid Plastics: Airless Dispensing Pumps (Plastic), Airless Plastic Containers (Creams, Lotions), Airless Plastic Jars (Skincare Or Cosmetic Products)
2) By Bottles: Airless Bottles (Skincare Serums Or Shampoos), Airless Pump Bottles
3) By Jars: Airless Jars (Creams, Moisturizers), Airless Cosmetic Jars
4) By Tubes: Airless Tubes (Gels, Lotions, And Cosmetics), Soft-Touch Airless Tubes
5) By Bags: Airless Pouches (Food, Liquid Products, Or Personal Care Items), Airless Stand-Up Bags
6) By Flexible Plastics: Flexible Airless Packaging (Skincare Or Liquid Products), Flexible Airless Dispensers
Companies in the airless packaging market are developing advanced products like airless cosmetic packaging bottles to meet the demand for high-quality, preservative-free beauty and skincare solutions. These bottles prevent air exposure to maintain product integrity. For example, in April 2024, APG Packaging, a US packaging company, launched the Infinity Airless Bottle, designed for eco-conscious consumers. This bottle uses airless technology to minimize waste and extend product lifespan while offering a sleek, modern design and precise dispensing.
Major companies operating in the airless packaging market are:
• WestRock Company
• Berry Global Company
• Albea Group
• AptarGroup Inc.
• RPC Group Plc
• Silgan Dispensing Systems
• HCP Packaging
• TricorBraun
• Raepak Ltd
• Quadpack Group
• Libo Cosmetics Co. Ltd.
• Lindal Group
• FusionPKG
• AFA Dispensing Group
• JSN Cosmetic Packaging
• Yonwoo Co Ltd.
• Frosted Glass Bottles
• ABC Packaging Ltd.
• LUMSON S.p.A.
• Neville and More
• Cospack America Corporation
• Guangzhou Zhongkai Packaging Technology Co Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the airless packaging market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airless packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.