Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Size By Raw Material (Bioplastics, Polyethylene), By Type (Bottles And Jars, Rigid Bulk Products), By Application (Food, Beverage, Healthcare), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Size And Forecast

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size was valued at USD 267.38 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 429.13 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.55% from 2024 to 2031.

The Rigid Plastic Packaging Market is driven by the growing demand from food and beverage production, which is one of the leading end-users of rigid plastic packaging. The eating habits of consumers globally are shifting as consumers are increasingly opting for packaged foods, which in turn is further boosting the growth of the market for rigid plastic packaging. The Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Definition

Rigid plastic packaging as the name suggests refers to a type of packaging technique that involves the usage of plastic material. Rigid plastic material can be defined as the material that exhibits no elastic deformation and perfect plastic deformation and it has a relatively inflexible shape or form. Rigid plastic packaging comprises cups, bottles, closures, pots, and cans. Benefits offered by rigid plastic packaging are durability, cost, longevity, absorption of flavors, and lightweight. It is predominantly used in a wide range of applications in different industries such as food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and many more.

Rigid packaging better protects its contents. Rigid plastic packaging is defined by its uses in products such as water and soda bottles, which are made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the most widely used resin, and to a lesser extent in jars, clamshells, tubs, and trays. The use of polypropylene (PP) resin in plastic packaging is expanding more rapidly than other plastics, such as PET and PE (polyethylene).

Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Overview

Improvement in recycling standards for packaging globally pushes the Rigid Plastic Packaging Market growth. Recycling decreases the consumption of raw materials, which reduces water and air pollution. This aids in diminishing greenhouse gases. Reuse and recycling of packaging materials have gained significant attention globally over the last few years. Due to the rising environmental concerns, there has been a rise in demand for recyclable products, thus paving the way for the foray of various recycling infrastructures for plastics, which in turn is propelling the growth of the market for rigid plastic packaging.

Moreover, the growth in global consumption of consumer goods boosts the demand for rigid plastic packaging worldwide. The consumer-packaged-goods (CPG) industry has witnessed significant growth which was largely driven by developing markets due to consumer expenditure growth. These have positively anticipated propelling the growth of the Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market. Increasing demand for biodegradable rigid plastic packaging is anticipated to fuel market growth in the upcoming years. People are getting more inclined toward beverages and other household care products which will have a positive impact on the market.

Furthermore, speedily growing urbanization and rising disposable income also contribute to the growth of the Rigid Plastic Packaging Market. The upsurging demand for rigid plastic packaging from the healthcare sector is also one of the major factors that will accelerate market growth in the near future. Rigid plastic can help companies in the healthcare sector protect medicines from contamination and for safety, the medical product packaging should be compliant with the international regulations and standards. Hence, the properties of rigid plastic as well as its durability, cleanliness, lightweight, and transparency, make it an ideal choice for storing medical goods.

There are certain obstacles and restraints faced that will hinder the overall market growth. The factors such as the non-biodegradable properties of rigid plastic packaginghave been observed to have a serious impact on the environment. This is estimated to be sluggish growth during the forecast period. Also, stringent government regulations and fluctuating raw material prices inhibit the growth of the market.

Further, fierce competition from flexible plastic packaging and poor infrastructure facilities for recycling are the potential restraints hampering the overall growth of the Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market. Nevertheless, the advancements in technologies and rise in e-commerce sales globally offer lucrative growth opportunities. This boom in e-commerce offers huge potential for the future growth of retailing globally, which, in turn, accelerates the growth of the market.

Global Rigid Plastic Packaging MarketSegmentation Analysis

The Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market is segmented on the basis of Raw Material, Type, Application, and Geography.

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market, By Raw Material

• Bioplastics• Polyethylene• Polyethylene Terephthalate• Polystyrene• Others

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Based on Raw Material, the market is bifurcated into Bioplastics, Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polystyrene, and Others. The polyethylene segment holds the largest market share in terms of both volume and value during the forecast period. The factors that can be attributed to its advantages over other types of plastic packaging materials and reusable capacities and the rise in consumer preferences for processed and packaged foods are accelerating the demand for the polyethylene segment.

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market, By Type

• Bottles & Jars• Rigid Bulk Products• Tubs, Cups, & Pots• Others

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Based on Type, the market is bifurcated into Bottles & Jars, Rigid Bulk Products, Tubs, Cups, & Pots, and Others. The rigid bulk products segment holds the largest market share and is estimated to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The factors that can be attributed to the increasing demand for rigid plastic packaging from the healthcare industry is one of the critical factors that will drive rigid bulk product type. The expanding retail industry, along with the rise in disposable income of consumers, growing population, increasing urbanization, and rise in demand for beverages and home care products are factors that are fueling the growth of the market.

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market, By Application

• Food• Beverage• Healthcare• Cosmetics & Toiletries• Industrial• Others

Based on Application, the market is bifurcated into Food, Beverage, Healthcare, Cosmetics & toiletries, Industrial, and Others. The food and beverages segment holds the largest market share. The factors that can be attributed to reducing food loss and increasing the shelf-life of food products. The expectations of food quality, hygiene, and growing health awareness enhance the demand for the food and beverages segment.

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market, By Geography

• North America• Europe• Asia Pacific• Rest of the World

On the basis of Geography, the Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share. The emerging economies in China and India, coupled with growth in applications of rigid plastic packaging in the food, beverage, and healthcare industries will boost the market in the APAC region. Rapid industrialization, rising convenience food industry, rising disposable income, increasing manufacturing activities, increase in consumption level, and the surging e-retail sales are prime factors that will contribute to the growth of the Rigid Plastic Packaging Market throughout the forecast period.

Key Players

The “Global Rigid Plastic Packaging Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players are Amcor Limited, Bemis Company, Inc., Tray Pack Corporation, Consolidated Container Company, Lacerta Group, Inc., Coveris Holdings S.A., Plastipak Holdings, Inc., Alpla Wereke, Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. Kg, RPC Group Plc, and Silgan Holdings, Inc. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In September 2020, ALPLA Group announced expanding its global recycling activities. The company is building a plant in Mexico for recycling HDPE and it has planned to produce 15,000 tons of post-consumer recycled material annually.

• In November 2020, Amcor announced the development of the lightest 900-ml Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle for edible oil in Brazil. The custom-designed bottle for agribusiness and food producer Bunge in São Paulo is 22 percent lighter than other bottles while offering great sustainability benefits.

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