Green Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global Green Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Type of Packaging (Recycled Content Packaging [Paper, Metal, Plastic, Glass], Reusable Packaging [Drums, Plastic Containers, Intermediate Bulk Containers], Degradable Packaging), End User Industry (Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Other End User Industries), and Geography (North America [United States, Canada], Europe [United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Rest of Europe], Asia Pacific [China, Japan, India, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific], Latin America [Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America], Middle-East and Africa [United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Rest of Middle-East and Africa]). The Market Sizes and Forecasts Regarding Value (USD) for all the Above Segments are Provided.

Green Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Green Packaging Market Size

Green Packaging Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 304.83 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 443.97 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 7.81 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Green Packaging Market  Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Green Packaging Market Analysis

The Green Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 304.83 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 443.97 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.81% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting green packaging solutions, driven by stricter regulations to curb plastic waste and foster sustainable practices.

  • Heightened awareness of environmental issues among consumer industries and stringent government regulations propel the market forward. For instance, the government of the United States, through initiatives like the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, is championing sustainable packaging. This environmental organization promotes eco-friendly packaging practices and offers resources and guidance to companies eager to adopt these solutions.
  • The rising food and beverage industry, constantly embracing packaging produced from recyclable and biodegradable materials, has severe limits on the use of single-use plastics. Increased consumer awareness of sustainable packaging contributes to this trend.
  • Companies ramp up commitments to sustainability targets as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Many are zeroing in on reducing their carbon footprints, with a notable emphasis on transitioning to green packaging materials. New biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable materials have emerged due to breakthroughs in materials science. This evolution empowers companies to embrace green packaging solutions while ensuring product safety and quality remain uncompromised.
  • Furthermore, the issues above are putting pressure on regulators, end-user businesses, and packaging firms to find a replacement that will reduce the environmental impact of packaging and provide sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions, causing the market for green packaging to expand.
  • However, changing regulatory standards, fluctuating raw material costs, increasing waste volumes, and rising environmental waste regulations are expected to hinder market growth during the forecast period. This will enable companies operating in this market segment to develop potentially disruptive new products and reduce the current risks in the market.

Green Packaging Industry Overview

The Green Packaging Market is fragmented and has many significant players, such as Amcor PLC, Ardagh Group SA, Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings, Inc., and DS Smith PLC. These considerable market participants are concentrating on growing their consumer base internationally. Many businesses rely on strategic collaboration, new product launches, and investment projects to improve their market share and profitability.

Green Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Ardagh Group SA

  2. Ball Corporation

  3. DS Smith PLC

  4. Amcor PLC

  5. Crown Holdings, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Green Packaging Market News

  • May 2024: Oceansix Future Paths Ltd., a leading recycling and tech solutions manufacturer, acquired Original RePack Oy, a company in reusable packaging systems. This strategic acquisition targets the growing e-commerce sector's heavy reliance on single-use packaging. RePack has transformed the e-commerce packaging landscape by introducing solutions that lessen environmental harm and elevate the customer experience. Their innovative system facilitates the return and reuse of packaging, leading to a significant reduction in waste.
  • April 2024: Ardagh Glass Packaging Europe (AGP-Europe) finalized a deal to acquire Svensk Glasåtervinning (SGÅ), a prominent glass recycler. This move is strategically aimed at ensuring a consistent supply of premium glass cullet for AGP-Europe and curbing the export of recyclates from Sweden. SGÅ boasts a 90% recycling rate for glass and has been a key player in the industry for over three decades. However, with new regulations set to take effect in 2024, Swedish municipalities will assume responsibility for collecting post-consumer glass, introducing a property-based collection system.

Green Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power Of Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Stringent Government Regulations
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Awareness About Environmental Concerns Among Consumer Industries
  • 5.2 Market Challenge
    • 5.2.1 Lack of Supply of Bio-plastics and Related Materials

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 Type of Packaging
    • 6.1.1 Recycled Content Packaging
    • 6.1.1.1 Paper
    • 6.1.1.2 Metal
    • 6.1.1.3 Plastic
    • 6.1.1.4 Glass
    • 6.1.2 Reusable Packaging
    • 6.1.2.1 Drums
    • 6.1.2.2 Plastic Containers
    • 6.1.2.3 Intermediate Bulk Containers
    • 6.1.3 Degradable Packaging
  • 6.2 End User Industry
    • 6.2.1 Food
    • 6.2.2 Beverage
    • 6.2.3 Pharmaceutical
    • 6.2.4 Personal Care
    • 6.2.5 Other End User Industries
  • 6.3 Geography***
    • 6.3.1 North America
    • 6.3.1.1 United States
    • 6.3.1.2 Canada
    • 6.3.2 Europe
    • 6.3.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 6.3.2.2 Germany
    • 6.3.2.3 France
    • 6.3.2.4 Italy
    • 6.3.3 Asia
    • 6.3.3.1 China
    • 6.3.3.2 Japan
    • 6.3.3.3 India
    • 6.3.3.4 South Korea
    • 6.3.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 6.3.5 Latin America
    • 6.3.5.1 Brazil
    • 6.3.5.2 Argentina
    • 6.3.6 Middle East and Africa
    • 6.3.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 6.3.6.2 United Arab Emirates

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Amcor PLC
    • 7.1.2 Ardagh Group SA
    • 7.1.3 Ball Corporation
    • 7.1.4 Crown Holdings, Inc.
    • 7.1.5 DS Smith PLC
    • 7.1.6 Elopak AS
    • 7.1.7 Emerald Packaging
    • 7.1.8 Mondi Group
    • 7.1.9 Nampak Ltd
    • 7.1.10 PlastiPak Holdings Inc.
    • 7.1.11 Sealed Air Corporation
    • 7.1.12 Sonoco Products Company
    • 7.1.13 Tetra Pak International SA
    • 7.1.14 Uflex Limited
    • 7.1.15 Smurfit Westrock
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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***In the final report, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand will be studied together as 'Asia Pacific' and Rest of Europe, Rest of Asia-Pacific and Rest of Latin America and Rest of Middle East and Africa will also be considered in the final study .
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Green Packaging Industry Segmentation

Green packaging, also known as sustainable packaging, makes use of materials and manufacturing methods for the packaging of goods that has a significantly low impact on both energy consumption and the environment.

The global green packaging market is segmented by type of packaging (recycled content packaging (paper, metal, plastic, glass), reusable packaging (drums, plastic containers, intermediate bulk containers), degradable packaging), end-user industry (food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, other end-user industry), and geography (North America (United States, Canada), Europe (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America), Middle-east and Africa (United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Rest of Middle-east and Africa)). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments.

Type of Packaging Recycled Content Packaging Paper
Metal
Plastic
Glass
Reusable Packaging Drums
Plastic Containers
Intermediate Bulk Containers
Degradable Packaging
End User Industry Food
Beverage
Pharmaceutical
Personal Care
Other End User Industries
Geography*** North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Asia China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
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Green Packaging Market Research Faqs

How big is the Green Packaging Market?

The Green Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 304.83 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.81% to reach USD 443.97 billion by 2030.

What is the current Green Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Green Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 304.83 billion.

Who are the key players in Green Packaging Market?

Ardagh Group SA, Ball Corporation, DS Smith PLC, Amcor PLC and Crown Holdings, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Green Packaging Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Green Packaging Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Green Packaging Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Green Packaging Market.

What years does this Green Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Green Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 281.02 billion. The report covers the Green Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Green Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Green Packaging Industry Report

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