Sustainable Packaging Market Size to Hit USD 19.19 Billion by 2035 | Exclusive Report by Roots Analysis

The sustainable packaging market is estimated to grow from USD 9.67 billion in 2024 to reach USD 10.29 billion in 2025 and USD 19.19 billion by 2035, representing a higher CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. 

Sustainable packaging materials have the ability to decompose naturally in the environment and help in reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emissions generated, when compared to the conventional packaging materials. These packaging materials are also manufactured under strict regulatory guidelines which ensure the safety and integrity of the packaging product. Owing to these advantages, green packaging materials have garnered considerable attention from the players involved in the healthcare industry. Further, given the increased consumer awareness to reduce the environmental pollution posed due to conventional packaging materials, a huge number of customer-base is inclined towards the use of sustainable packaging for their products.

Furthermore, the increase in government support towards the research and development of sustainable packaging materials coupled with huge amounts of funding to support the companies engaged in sustainable packaging industry are some of the key drivers anticipated to boost the market growth.

By type of eco friendly packaging, recyclable / reusable packaging is expected to account for the largest share of the global sustainable packaging market

The large share of this market is mainly attributed to the high production rates, ease of availability and increased shelf life of recyclable / reusable packaging materials. Further, biodegradable is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 7%, from 2024 to 2035, owing to the fact they have lesser deleterious effects when compared to recyclable / reusable packaging materials as they do not release harmful toxins and chemicals while their decomposition in the environment.

By type of packaging, primary packaging holds a significant market share during the forecast period

The large share of primary packaging in the sustainable packaging market is likely due to the fact that primary packaging plays an essential role in ensuring the quality and hygiene of the product by preventing it from contamination by environmental impurities. Further, primary packaging containers such as, ampoules, bottles, cartridges, syringes and pharmaceutical vials are easier to fabricate using recyclable raw materials such as, glass, metal and recycled plastics.

By type of secondary packaging container, boxes / cartons segment led the global sustainable packaging market

Boxes / cartons hold a larger share within the sustainable packaging market owing to the fact that boxes / cartons are suitable to transport a wide range for products with increased strength and durability. Further, boxes / cartons can accommodate huge number of products, when compared with pouches which are suitable to transport small number of products only.

By End-users, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies are anticipated to capture the largest share of the global sustainable packaging market

This can primarily be attributed to the high adoption of sustainable packaging by pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies in order to enclose several drugs and medical devices. Further, pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies are a major contributor of greenhouse gases, therefore government has established strict guidelines to adhere with sustainable packaging materials.

Sustainable Packaging Market – Regional Analysis

North America is expected to dominate the sustainable packaging market. Numerous factors contribute to the region’s dominance in this industry, including a huge patient population in this region, hence increasing the customer-base for pharmaceutical and healthcare products in this region. Additionally, the rise in e-commerce and online shopping in the region has also fueled the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging. 

The sustainable packaging market in Latin America is anticipated to grow at a relatively faster pace, in the foreseen future, attributing to the vast economic growth and urbanization in this region leading to the production of huge amount of waste. Further, the region’s rich biodiversity and presence of wide variety of natural resources is driving the need for adoption of sustainable alternatives for packaging of pharmaceutical products.

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Key Market Players

• Amcor
• Berry Global
• Bormioli Pharma
• Drug Plastics
• DS Smith
• EPL
• Gerresheimer
• Greiner Packaging
• Huhtamaki
• International Paper
• MM Board & Paper
• Mondi
• PGP GLASS
• PPC Flexible Packaging
• SGD Pharma
• Smurfit Kappa
• Stoelzle Glass
• Syntegon
• Takemoto Packaging
• Tekni-Plex

Sustainable Packaging Market – Key Segments

Sustainable Packaging Market, by Type of Eco friendly Packaging

• Biodegradable
• Recyclable / Reusable

Sustainable Packaging Market, by Type of Packaging

• Primary Packaging
• Secondary Packaging
• Tertiary Packaging

Sustainable Packaging Market, by Type of Packaging Containers

• Ampoules
• Bottles
• Boxes
• Cartons
• Cartridges
• Pouches
• Shippers
• Syringes
• Vials

Sustainable Packaging Market, by End-users

• Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
• Research Institutes
• Other End-users

Sustainable Packaging Market, by Key Geographical Regions

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and North Africa
• Latin America
• Rest of the World

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