Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market Size By Source (Wood Pulp, Non-wood Pulp), By Product (Trays, Bowls And Cups, Clamshells), By Application (Food Packaging, Food Services), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market Size And Forecast

Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market size was valued at USD 5.16 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 9.20 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030.

One of the main factors influencing the market is the rising demand for environmentally friendly packaging options for foods and drinks. The need for molded fiber packaging is also primarily driven by recycled paper and pulp usage. The growing packaging industry is projected to have a beneficial effect on market expansion. The Global Moulded Fibre Pulp 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 playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market Definition

The molded pulp, also known as molded pulp or molded fiber, is primarily composed of recycled paperboard and newspaper and is used as a packaging material. It is utilized for beverage carriers, food service trays, and protective packaging. End caps, trays, plates, bowls, and clamshell containers are some more frequent usage. Molded pulp is less costly than expanded polystyrene (EPS), vacuum-formed PET and PVC, corrugation, and foams for various uses. The Sustainable Packaging Coalition defines molded pulp as a sustainable packaging material since it is made from recycled materials and may be recycled once again after serving its purpose. Molded pulp products are frequently wax-coated or dipped to make them waterproof.

Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market Overview

Growing consumption of packaged juices and fresh fruits throughout the world as a result of rising health consciousness is projected to have a positive influence on demand in the years to come. Molded pulp also has excellent vibration-dampening qualities, making it a popular material for end caps to package industrial goods. During the projected period, the constant rise in industrial production around the globe is also anticipated to support market demand.

Given their fragility, efficient packaging is crucial for safely handling and transporting electrical equipment. Molded pulp provides good temperature resistance, high compression resistance, and shock absorption. It offers several forms of protection, such as blocking, bracing, and cushioning. Electronics makers frequently use molded pulp in their devices because of such qualities.

Safety-focused solutions are essential since fragile wine bottles are packaged with molded pulp. Additionally, it is anticipated that the need for wine packaging will increase due to rising demand for environmentally friendly packaging, notably in the beverage industry, which includes continuous expansion in wine consumption globally. Over the projection period, this aspect is expected to favor the market’s overall expansion.

Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market is segmented on the basis of Source, Product, Application, and Geography.

Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market, By Source

• Wood Pulp
• Non-wood Pulp

Based on Source, The market is segmented into Wood Pulp and Non-wood Pulp. The Wood Pulpsegment is anticipated to dominate the Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market due to their wide availability, affordability, and flexibility to be customized to have varying depths, sizes, and forms to accommodate various food products, they are also a preferred option for package producers.

Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market, By Product

• Trays
• Bowls & Cups
• Clamshells
• Others

Based on Product, The market is segmented into Trays, Bowls & Cups, Clamshells, and Others. The Trays segment is anticipated to dominate the Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market because these trays are widely used in the food packaging and food service sectors, these trays, made of molded pulp, are frequently used for packaging eggs in retail distribution systems because they shield the product from breaking and keep it secure.

Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market, By Application

• Food Packaging
• Food Services
• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Others

Based on Application, The market is segmented into Food Packaging, Food Services, Healthcare, Industrial, and Others. The Food Packaging segment is anticipated to dominate the Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market. Fruits, vegetables, and eggs are typically packaged using molded pulp. Due to their inexpensive cost and cushioning capabilities, clamshells and trays are regarded as eggs’ most common packaging options. Additionally, clamshells and molded pulp trays improve the shelf life of the eggs while maintaining their freshness thanks to the airflow offered by food packaging.

Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market, By Geography

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

On the basis of Regional Analysis, Global Molded Fibre Pulp Packaging is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. Asia Pacific will hold the largest Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market. In the Asia Pacific, China held the most significant market share for the molded pulp packaging sector. This is ascribed to the substantial food and beverage business, followed by the Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market due to the nation’s vast consumer population and rising disposable income.

Key Players

The “Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Maspack Ltd, EnviroPAK Corporation, Huhtamaki Oyj, Brodrene Hartmann AS, UFP Technologies Inc., CKF Inc., Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC, Genpak, LLC, Eco-Products, Inc., Pro-Pac Packaging Limited, Fabri-Kal, Hentry Molded Products, Inc., Sabert Corporation.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis.

Key Developments

• In September 2022, The Huhtamaki Foundation opened its first recycling facility in Maharashtra, India, to promote packaging circularity. Beginning in early May, when the factory is fully operational, the 2,000 sq. m. site will recycle around 1,600 kg of post-consumer used flexible plastic trash daily.
• In February 2022, Huhtamako Oyj announced the purchase of a joint venture foodservice distribution in Australia. As a result of this purchase, the company can now provide food service packaging solutions to a significant network of regional and metropolitan wholesalers, restaurant enterprises, and other clients.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Moulded Fibre Pulp Packaging Market. We cover the major impacting factors driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

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