The collapsible tubes packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2025 to 2033, driven by increasing demand for compact, hygienic, and user-friendly packaging formats across diverse end-use sectors. Collapsible tubes, typically made from aluminum, plastic, or laminate materials, provide an effective solution for dispensing viscous products with minimal waste. Their protective, lightweight, and tamper-evident properties make them ideal for pharmaceuticals, personal care, cosmetics, and food applications. As sustainability and functionality continue to shape packaging innovation, collapsible tubes offer significant advantages in material efficiency and consumer convenience.
These are especially beneficial for antiseptic gels, gels for orthodontic use, or wound-healing formulations. Screw caps maintain their relevance for products that require firm sealing and those packaged in metal tubes where reuse and sterility are priorities. Their compatibility with both low- and high-viscosity formulations sustains their demand in industrial and niche personal care use cases.
Regulatory emphasis on contamination resistance and precise dosing reinforces the use of sterile, barrier-optimized packaging. In the Food & Beverage sector, collapsible tubes are increasingly used for products such as condiments, purees, honey, and icing gels, especially in premium and artisanal segments. Resealable closures, anti-drip tips, and portion-controlled nozzles support their growth in single-serve and squeeze-based food packaging.
Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033, with countries like China, India, South Korea, and Japan driving demand through rapid urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and evolving personal care preferences. Local manufacturing capabilities and contract packaging partnerships are also contributing to regional expansion. Latin America and MEA are emerging markets with expanding healthcare systems and consumer cosmetics industries, albeit limited by slower regulatory evolution and packaging infrastructure.
Berry Global strengthened its market share through innovation in PCR-content plastic tubes and mono-materials, while Linhardt and Montebello Packaging emphasized quality, pharmaceutical-grade aluminum tubes, and customized branding solutions for regional markets. Strategic investments in sustainable materials, automation of filling systems, and partnerships with global FMCG brands are expected to define competitive differentiation through 2033.
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Market Drivers
Growth in Personal Care and Skincare Applications
Rising global consumption of creams, lotions, hair gels, and cosmetics is fueling the demand for collapsible tubes, particularly among premium skincare and natural beauty brands. Tubes protect sensitive formulations from air and light, maintaining shelf life and product integrity. Their precision-dispensing and resealable format makes them especially suitable for on-the-go consumers, travel-sized kits, and dermatologically sensitive products.Increasing Focus on Pharmaceutical Hygiene and Dosing Accuracy
In the pharmaceutical sector, collapsible tubes are used for topical ointments, gels, and creams where dosage control, contamination resistance, and compliance with safety regulations are essential. Aluminum and laminate tubes offer barrier protection against moisture, UV, and oxygen, ensuring product stability. Moreover, the design adaptability of tubes to include child-resistant closures or tamper-evident seals enhances their utility in medical packaging.Shift Toward Sustainable and Recyclable Tube Formats
Consumer and regulatory emphasis on sustainable packaging is prompting brands to adopt recyclable mono-material plastic tubes or aluminum tubes, which offer near-infinite recyclability. Several companies are innovating with PCR (post-consumer recycled) content, bio-based resins, and lightweight designs to reduce carbon footprint while maintaining structural performance and branding flexibility.Market Restraint
Limitations in High-Viscosity or Particulate Products
Despite their advantages, collapsible tubes are less suited for products containing coarse particles or extremely thick consistencies, which can impede flow and increase packaging costs due to higher material strength requirements. Additionally, plastic-based tube formats may face recycling challenges in regions lacking infrastructure to process mixed material formats, affecting market scalability in developing economies.Market Segmentation by Closure Type
The Closure Type segment includes Flip-top Caps, Nozzle Closures, and Screw Caps. In 2024, Flip-top caps dominated the market due to their widespread use in cosmetics, skincare, and consumer hygiene products where one-handed operation, reusability, and mess-free dispensing are valued. They enhance user convenience while providing a tight seal to prevent leakage and preserve product efficacy. Nozzle closures are gaining momentum in pharmaceutical and oral care applications, offering targeted and hygienic dispensing.These are especially beneficial for antiseptic gels, gels for orthodontic use, or wound-healing formulations. Screw caps maintain their relevance for products that require firm sealing and those packaged in metal tubes where reuse and sterility are priorities. Their compatibility with both low- and high-viscosity formulations sustains their demand in industrial and niche personal care use cases.
Market Segmentation by End Use Industry
The End Use Industry segment comprises Personal Care & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage, and Others. The Personal Care & Cosmetics segment led the market in 2024, supported by global demand for facial creams, hair treatments, and sunscreens. The branding space on tubes, combined with their easy handling and travel portability, makes them preferred over jars and pumps. The Pharmaceuticals segment is expected to record the highest CAGR during 2025 to 2033, as the use of collapsible tubes for prescription creams, anti-inflammatory gels, and medicated topical formulations continues to expand.Regulatory emphasis on contamination resistance and precise dosing reinforces the use of sterile, barrier-optimized packaging. In the Food & Beverage sector, collapsible tubes are increasingly used for products such as condiments, purees, honey, and icing gels, especially in premium and artisanal segments. Resealable closures, anti-drip tips, and portion-controlled nozzles support their growth in single-serve and squeeze-based food packaging.
Geographic Trends
Europe led the market in 2024 in terms of revenue, supported by strong demand from the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries in countries like Germany, France, and Italy. The region also benefits from stringent environmental regulations, pushing tube manufacturers to shift toward aluminum and recyclable laminate formats. North America remained a significant market due to its mature personal care industry, growing interest in specialty cosmetics, and increasing preference for premium pharmaceutical packaging solutions. E-commerce growth and DIY skincare trends are further fueling collapsible tube adoption.Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033, with countries like China, India, South Korea, and Japan driving demand through rapid urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and evolving personal care preferences. Local manufacturing capabilities and contract packaging partnerships are also contributing to regional expansion. Latin America and MEA are emerging markets with expanding healthcare systems and consumer cosmetics industries, albeit limited by slower regulatory evolution and packaging infrastructure.
Competitive Trends
The collapsible tubes packaging market is moderately consolidated, with companies focusing on recyclable formats, advanced decoration technologies (digital printing, metallic foils), and regional expansion. In 2024, leading companies included Albea Group, Berry Global, EPL, Linhardt Group, and Montebello Packaging. Albea Group maintained leadership through its extensive product portfolio and global manufacturing presence, while EPL (formerly Essel Propack) continued to dominate in laminate tubes for personal care and oral care products.Berry Global strengthened its market share through innovation in PCR-content plastic tubes and mono-materials, while Linhardt and Montebello Packaging emphasized quality, pharmaceutical-grade aluminum tubes, and customized branding solutions for regional markets. Strategic investments in sustainable materials, automation of filling systems, and partnerships with global FMCG brands are expected to define competitive differentiation through 2033.
Historical & Forecast Period
- This study report represents an analysis of each segment from 2023 to 2033 considering 2024 as the base year. Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments estimated for the forecast period of 2025 to 2033.
- The current report comprises quantitative market estimations for each micro market for every geographical region and qualitative market analysis such as micro and macro environment analysis, market trends, competitive intelligence, segment analysis, porters five force model, top winning strategies, top investment markets, emerging trends & technological analysis, case studies, strategic conclusions and recommendations and other key market insights.
Research Methodology
- The complete research study was conducted in three phases, namely: secondary research, primary research, and expert panel review. The key data points that enable the estimation of Collapsible Tubes Packaging market are as follows:
- Research and development budgets of manufacturers and government spending
- Revenues of key companies in the market segment
- Number of end users & consumption volume, price, and value.
- Geographical revenues generate by countries considered in the report
- Micro and macro environment factors that are currently influencing the Collapsible Tubes Packaging market and their expected impact during the forecast period.
- Market forecast was performed through proprietary software that analyzes various qualitative and quantitative factors. Growth rate and CAGR were estimated through intensive secondary and primary research. Data triangulation across various data points provides accuracy across various analyzed market segments in the report. Application of both top-down and bottom-up approach for validation of market estimation assures logical, methodical, and mathematical consistency of the quantitative data.
Market Segmentation
Material Type- Plastic
- Polyethylene (PE)
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- Polypropylene (PP)
- Multi-layer laminates (e.g., EVOH-based tubes)
- Aluminum
- Others
- Flip-top caps
- Nozzle closures
- Screw caps
- Personal care & cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Food & beverage
- Others
Region Segment (2023 - 2033; US$ Million)
North America- U.S.
- Canada
- Rest of North America
- UK
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- France
- Rest of Europe
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- GCC
- Africa
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
Key questions answered in this report
- What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Collapsible Tubes Packaging market?
- What are the key investment pockets concerning product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period?
- Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2033.
- Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period?
- Which market segment holds a larger market share and why?
- Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Collapsible Tubes Packaging market?
- Which is the largest regional market for Collapsible Tubes Packaging market?
- What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa?
- Which are the key trends driving Collapsible Tubes Packaging market growth?
- Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Collapsible Tubes Packaging market worldwide?
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Table of Contents
1. Preface
2. Executive Summary
3. Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market: Competitive Analysis
4. Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market: Macro Analysis & Market Dynamics
5. Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market: By Material Type, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
6. Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market: By Closure Type, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
7. Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market: By End Use Industry, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
8. North America Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
9. UK and European Union Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
10. Asia Pacific Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
11. Latin America Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
12. Middle East and Africa Collapsible Tubes Packaging Market, 2023-2033, USD (Million)
13. Company Profile
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Albea Group
- Berry Global
- EPL
- Linhardt Group
