Market Size of PCR Packaging Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 5.80 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | Europe |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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PCR Packaging Market Analysis
The PCR Packaging market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2022-2027). Rising consumer awareness about the environmental impact of plastic disposal is driving brands away from traditional materials and changing consumer behavior patterns are taking the scales in favor of the market.
- PCR packaging is manufactured with a film made from recycled materials and cannot be recycled again since it is already made from recycled materials. This allows brands to fulfill their sustainability goals without relying on the consumer to recycle or compost the package after use. Such factors are propelling the market's growth.
- The growing demand for sustainable packaging and support from various global government initiatives are driving the market growth. For instance, in September 2020, the government in California signed a law that establishes recycled content for plastic beverage containers and requires a postconsumer plastic recycled content standard of 15% beginning January 1, 2022, increasing to 25% in 2025 and 50% in 2030.
- However, the lack of applicability of PCR packaging in certain applications owing to a risk of contamination or lack of consistency, such as pharmaceutical or medical applications, is likely to hamper the growth of the market.
- Several players in the industry are coming up with new product launches using post-consumer recycled resins. For instance, in February 2021, INDEVCO Plastics started offering PCR recycled packaging industrial solutions made from heavy-duty materials with up to 50% recycled resin content. The solution is available in form/fill/seal (FFS) films, centerfold films, and pre-formed bags. The company uses post-industrial recycled (PIR) or post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins and water-based, environmentally friendly inks to develop these new package options applicable for pet food and litter products, agricultural ingredients, building and industrial materials, and other heavy-duty uses.
- The supply chain disruption caused due to the unprecedented outbreak of Covid-19 affected production across the industries. During the pandemic, sales in the cosmetics industry, which accounts for a significant share of the market, have dropped. At the same time, the increasing sales of convenient foods, beverages, and pharmaceutical products are continuously adding growth to the market.
