Industrial Packaging Market Report 2026

The industrial packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $83.04 billion in 2025 to $88.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of industrial manufacturing, expansion of global trade, demand for equipment protection, reliance on traditional packaging materials, rise of bulk material handling.

The industrial packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $116.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to e-commerce driven industrial shipments, sustainability regulations, demand for reusable packaging, automation in packaging operations, growth of heavy machinery exports. Major trends in the forecast period include shift toward sustainable packaging materials, growing demand for protective packaging solutions, adoption of custom and heavy-duty packaging, integration of smart tracking features, expansion of global industrial logistics.

The growing chemical industry is expected to drive the growth of the industrial packaging market going forward. The chemical industry involves large-scale production and processing of chemicals, covering the manufacturing of a variety of industrial and consumer goods. Industrial packaging is employed to ensure the safe and secure containment, transport, and storage of chemical products, preventing contamination and ensuring regulatory compliance. For example, in June 2024, according to the American Chemistry Council Inc., a US-based organization advocating for the chemical manufacturing industry, chemical production grew by 1.3% in 2023 and is projected to reach 2.2% in 2024. Hence, the expanding chemical industry is supporting the growth of the industrial packaging market.

Major companies in the industrial packaging market are focusing on creating sustainable packaging solutions to gain a competitive edge and address increasing environmental concerns. Sustainable packaging solutions include eco-friendly materials, design practices, and processes that reduce environmental impact throughout the product packaging lifecycle. For instance, in September 2024, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, a Germany-based manufacturer of printing and packaging presses, and Solenis, a US-based specialty chemicals company, jointly introduced a cost-effective process to integrate eco-friendly barrier coatings directly into the flexographic printing process for fiber-based (paper) packaging. This method allows packaging producers to apply water-based barrier coatings during printing, eliminating the need for conventional plastic-based lamination or paraffin wax coatings. The coatings provide resistance against water, water vapor, oils, fats, and liquids (hot or cold), making them suitable for food, beverage, e-commerce corrugated packaging, flexible packaging, cupstock, and other industrial packaging applications. The inline application on Heidelberg’s Boardmaster flexographic web press makes the process scalable and cost-efficient, reducing material use and simplifying recycling, thereby supporting circular-economy goals and lowering dependence on plastics.

In July 2023, Macfarlane Group, a packaging design and distribution company based in Scotland, acquired Polyformes Limited for a maximum cash consideration of $14.38 million (£11.5 million). This acquisition aims to strengthen Macfarlane's protective packaging business by incorporating Polyformes' expertise in designing and converting foam for specialized applications. Polyformes is a UK-based company that specializes in foam packaging for various industries.

Major companies operating in the industrial packaging market are Westrock Company, International Paper Company, Amcor Limited, DS Smith plc, Packaging Corporation of America, Mondi plc, Grief Inc., KEENER Corporation, Nefab Group, Myers Industries Inc., Schoeler Allibert AB, Menasha Corporation, Rohrer Corporation, UFP Technologies Inc., Rehrig Pacific Company, Ckdpack, PolyFlex Products Inc., GWP Group, Brown Machine LLC, Dunnage Engineering, Thermoflex LLC, Amatech Inc., MJSolpac Ltd., Package Design & Manufacturing Inc., Interior Packaging Design LLC, JIDA Industrial Solutions, Sohner Plastics LLC, Great River Plastics LLC, Electro-General Plastics Corp., Artisanz Fabrication and Machine LLC, Dordan Manufacturing Company, Salco Engineering and Manufacturing Co. Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Ball Corporation.

North America was the largest region in the industrial packaging market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The industrial packaging market consists of sales of flexible and rigid packaging, boxes, envelopes, tapes, handles, cushioning, bags, reusable containers, drums. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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