Packaging Industry in Nigeria Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Packaging Industry in Nigeria Report is Segmented by Material (Plastic, Paper and Paperboard, Glass, and Metal), Product Type (Bottles, Bags and Pouches, Corrugated Boxes, and Metal Cans), and End-User Industry (Beverage, Food, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, and Cosmetics and Toiletries and Household Chemicals). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Nigeria Packaging Market Size

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Nigeria Packaging Market Analysis

The Nigeria Packaging Market size is worth USD 0.92 Billion in 2025, growing at an 2.96% CAGR and is forecast to hit USD 1.06 Billion by 2030.

Increasing investments in several end-user industries, such as the food processing industry, cosmetics, household care, and others, are driving the packaging industry in Nigeria.

  • The packaging industry in Nigeria is expected to grow in the coming years due to the rise in the FMCG industry. Nigeria offers growth opportunities to FMCG packaging companies, with an increase in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in various end-user industries.
  • The growing food and beverage industry is another factor attributed to the significant demand for packaging in the country. This has resulted in increasing investment in packaging technologies and new product launches in the market.
  • Moreover, the growing e-commerce industry, owing to the increasing youth population, growing consumer spending, and rising internet penetration, is expected to generate the demand for packaging solutions in the country.
  • The necessity of providing economical and sustainable packaging solutions across various end-user industries in the country offers opportunities for manufacturers to invest in packaging. Various governments are also investing in food packaging solutions in Nigeria to promote the packaging industry. In April 2023, the Italian government invested EUR 346 million (USD 374.43 million) to promote the food packaging industry in Nigeria. Through this investment, Nigeria became the largest investor in food and packaging technology in Africa.
  • Infrastructure limitations for the packaging industry and inadequate transportation networks in Nigeria pose challenges to the market's growth.

Nigeria Packaging Industry Overview

The competitive landscape of the packaging industry in Nigeria is fragmented owing to the presence of many manufacturers in the country holding a large market share. The market players are forming strategic partnerships and collaborations to attract maximum market share in a developing economy.

  • August 2024: Nestlé Nigeria has introduced its breakfast cereal, Golden Morn, now featuring sustainable packaging. This initiative aligns with Nestlé's global recycling vision. The new packaging highlights Nestlé's commitment to ensuring that over 95% of its plastic packaging is recyclable by 2025. Additionally, the packaging incorporates eco-friendly materials, further emphasizing Nestlé's dedication to sustainability.
  • December 2023: Nestle Nigeria introduced new water bottles that are made with 50% recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). The goal of the company is to promote circular economy and minimize the impact of its production process on the environment.

Nigeria Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Avon Crowncaps & Containers Nigeria Limited

  2. Greif Inc.

  3. Nampak Ltd.

  4. Twinstar Industries Ltd.

  5. Frigoglass

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

  • August 2024: Nestlé Nigeria has introduced its iconic breakfast cereal, Golden Morn, now featuring sustainable packaging. This initiative aligns with Nestlé's global recycling vision. The new packaging highlights Nestlé's commitment to ensuring that over 95% of its plastic packaging is recyclable by 2025. Additionally, the packaging incorporates eco-friendly materials, further emphasizing Nestlé's dedication to sustainability.
  • April 2024: Pharmaconex West Africa is set to debut in Nigeria. The event will spotlight Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Generic APIs, Machinery & Process, Packaging Materials, and Finished Dosage Forms (FDF). It's open to a wide array of professionals in the pharmaceutical and medical laboratory sectors, encompassing manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, consultants, researchers, and regulators.

Nigeria 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 INSIGHTS

  • 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 Buyers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.4 Nigeria Country Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Analysis of Key Macro - Economic Indicators
    • 4.4.2 Regulatory and Legal Landscape
    • 4.4.3 Major Industries Contributing to the Economic Growth

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Demand from the Beverage Industry
    • 5.1.2 Rising Adoption of Online Shopping
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Increasing Environment Concerns and Recycling

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Material
    • 6.1.1 Plastic
    • 6.1.2 Paper and Paperboard
    • 6.1.3 Glass
    • 6.1.4 Metal
  • 6.2 By Product Type
    • 6.2.1 Bottles
    • 6.2.2 Bags and Pouches
    • 6.2.3 Corrugated Boxes
    • 6.2.4 Metal Cans
  • 6.3 By End-user Industry
    • 6.3.1 Beverage
    • 6.3.2 Food
    • 6.3.3 Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
    • 6.3.4 Cosmetics and Toiletries and Household Chemicals

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Avon Crowncaps & Containers Nigeria Limited
    • 7.1.2 Greif Inc.
    • 7.1.3 Nampak Ltd
    • 7.1.4 Beta Glass PLC
    • 7.1.5 Twinstar Industries Ltd
    • 7.1.6 PrimePak Industries Nigeria Ltd
    • 7.1.7 Sonnex Packaging And Plastic Industries Limited
    • 7.1.8 UB Packaging Nigeria Limited
    • 7.1.9 Quantum Packaging Nigeria Limited
    • 7.1.10 Victor Oscar Plastics & Packaging Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OUTLOOK OF MARKET

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Nigeria Packaging Industry Segmentation

The packaging industry in Nigeria is tracked based on packaging materials, products, and end-user industries. This provides a detailed assessment of all types of packaging based on factors related to the different packaging products' demand and supply. The consumption volume and revenue accrued from the sales of packaging products offered by various vendors operating in the studied market are considered.

The packaging industry in Nigeria is Segmented by material (plastic, paper and paperboard, glass, and metal), product type (bottles, bags and pouches, corrugated boxes, and metal cans), and end-user industry (beverage, food, pharmaceutical and healthcare, and cosmetics and toiletries and household chemicals). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Material Plastic
Paper and Paperboard
Glass
Metal
By Product Type Bottles
Bags and Pouches
Corrugated Boxes
Metal Cans
By End-user Industry Beverage
Food
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare
Cosmetics and Toiletries and Household Chemicals
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Nigeria Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Nigeria Packaging Market?

The Nigeria Packaging Market size is worth USD 0.92 billion in 2025, growing at an 2.96% CAGR and is forecast to hit USD 1.06 billion by 2030.

What is the current Nigeria Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Nigeria Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 0.92 billion.

Who are the key players in Nigeria Packaging Market?

Avon Crowncaps & Containers Nigeria Limited, Greif Inc., Nampak Ltd., Twinstar Industries Ltd. and Frigoglass are the major companies operating in the Nigeria Packaging Market.

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

In 2024, the Nigeria Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 0.89 billion. The report covers the Nigeria Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Nigeria Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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