The Protective Packaging Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the protective packaging industry has experienced significant growth recently. It is anticipated to increase from $34.98 billion in 2024 to $37.35 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%.
The Protective Packaging market is predicted to expand to a value of $49.01 billion by 2029, with an anticipated compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Protective Packaging Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the protective packaging market are:
• Evolving retail landscape contributing to changes in packaging needs
• Advancements in packaging design for improved protection
• Increase in pharmaceutical production requiring secure packaging
• Customization in packaging solutions to cater to diverse products
• Focus on improving last-mile delivery, necessitating reliable packaging.
The protective packaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Rigid Protective Packaging, Flexible Protective Packaging, Foam Protective Packaging
2) By Material: Foam Plastics, Paper And Paperboard, Plastics, Other Materials
3) By Function: Cushioning, Blocking And Bracing, Void Fill, Insulation, Wrapping
4) By End-User Industry: Food And Beverage, Industrial Goods, Automotive, Household Appliances, Pharmaceuticals, Other End-User Industries
The key trends in the protective packaging market are:
• Innovations in material technologies are becoming a key emerging trend in the protective packaging market.
• The market is being shaped by the increasing demand for flexible packaging solutions.
• Evolving regulations around packaging materials are influencing the future of the sector.
• The focus on lightweight, e-commerce-friendly packaging designs is a growing trend.
Major companies in the protective packaging market are:
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Sonoco Products Company
• Huhtamäki Oyj
• Dow Inc.
• Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
• DS Smith PLC
• International Paper Company
• WestRock Company
• Ball Corporation
• Oji Holdings Corporation
• Advanced Protective Packaging Inc.
• Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
• Packaging One GmbH
• ITP Packaging Limited
• Amcor PLC
• Anchor Packaging Inc.
• ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG
• Pregis LLC
• Ranpak Corp.
• Pactiv LLC
• Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
• Cascades Inc.
• Berry Global Group Inc.
• Mondi Group
• Pro-Pac Packaging Group Pty. Ltd.
• Nefab AB
• Unisource Worldwide Inc.
• Tekni-Plex Inc.
• Bway Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the protective packaging market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period