Mexico Plastic Packaging Market Size

Mexico Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

The Mexico Plastic Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 8.33 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 10.25 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The increase in plastic bottle usage drives the Plastic Industry in the Country along with the growing demand from the packaging food and Industrial Sector.

• According to International Trade Administration, in 2021, packaging was the most significant driver of Mexico's plastics industry, accounting for 47% of market demand. Plastic packaging items used in the food and beverage industry are created locally. However, producers require specialized containers, pallets and totes, and bins with electrostatic discharged coatings used in the production and final packing of products. Thermoformed plastic packaging is also gaining traction. Many firms in this subsector compete to supply to the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automobile, and medical device production industries.
• There has been an increase in packaging machinery in Mexico, indicating a positive outlook for the packaging market. According to Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), in 2021, Mexico was projected to increase packaging machinery and equipment imports by 15%, with a 9% increase from the United States, as part of the reactivation of the Mexican economy. The total imports of Mexico's packaging machinery increased from USD 390.35 million in 2019 to USD 402.02 million in 2020. Such an increase in machinery imports is expected to encourage plastic packaging firms in the country to increase production and market share and expand their customer base while meeting the demands of existing customers.
• Paper-based packaging is being increasingly used for packaging dairy products. The whiteboard is the most prevalent cardboard used for packaging dairy products. It is suitable for frozen desserts, milk, or butter as it is coated with wax or plastic, making the paper heat-sealable. Also, because of its traditional manufacture and production of alcoholic beverages, Mexico is one of the most important markets for glass bottle packaging. Such alternative forms of packaging are restraining the plastic packaging market growth in the country.
• The onset of the COVID-19 outbreak had been the largest proponent for industry demand during the five years to 2021. It is anticipated that amber plastic bottles may witness demand with the increasing production of cough syrups. As these bottles protect the product from photodamage, they are expected to be highly used by most pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.