Smart Packaging Materials Market Report 2026

The smart packaging materials market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $26.15 billion in 2025 to $29.4 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for food safety assurance, growth in packaged food consumption, rising healthcare packaging requirements, expansion of global logistics networks, increasing focus on product traceability.

The smart packaging materials market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $46.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of smart labels and sensors, rising demand for sustainable smart packaging materials, expansion of connected packaging ecosystems, growing use of real-time condition monitoring, increasing regulatory focus on packaging transparency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of intelligent and interactive packaging solutions, rising use of freshness and temperature indicators, growing integration of rfid and qr technologies, expansion of active packaging for shelf-life extension, enhanced focus on consumer transparency and traceability.

The rise in e-commerce is expected to drive the growth of the smart packaging materials market going forward. E-commerce is the buying and selling of goods and services over the internet through digital platforms and online transactions. Its growth is driven by increasing consumer preference for online shopping, which offers greater convenience, wider product choices, and time-saving benefits compared to traditional retail. The expansion of e-commerce increases demand for smart packaging materials, as products often travel long distances through complex supply chains, and smart packaging provides real-time tracking, tamper detection, and product authentication, ensuring safe delivery and enhancing customer confidence. For instance, in February 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, fourth-quarter 2023 e-commerce sales reached $324.8 billion, up 19.5% from the previous quarter and 7.2% year over year, accounting for 17.1% of total retail sales. Therefore, the rise in e-commerce is driving the growth of the smart packaging materials market.

Key companies operating in the smart packaging materials market are focusing on developing next-generation delivery systems to improve consumer convenience, reduce material use, and support circularity across the product lifecycle. Next-generation delivery systems are advanced packaging solutions designed to enhance product protection, sustainability, and user convenience through innovative materials and functional designs. For instance, in April 2025, Spectrum Brands Inc., a US-based home essentials company, introduced the FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Shampoo in an AeroFlexx Pak, a durable, stand-up squeeze container that is spill-resistant and self-sealing, allows one-handed dispensing, contains 66% less plastic than the brand’s prior rigid bottles of the same size, and is curbside-recyclable where accepted. It preserves product performance (the shampoo is enriched with omega-3 and -6 fatty acids and features OdorCapture 360 technology), while offering brands a way to enhance consumer convenience and demonstrate sustainability improvements through packaging innovation.

In April 2025, Amcor Plc, a Switzerland-based company specializing in smart packaging materials, merged with Berry Global to advance healthcare packaging solutions. The merger positions Amcor as a stronger global leader in consumer and healthcare packaging by integrating advanced material science and innovation to accelerate sustainable product development. It also creates new growth opportunities and $650 million in synergies, enabling the company to generate significant value for both customers and shareholders. Berry Global is a US-based manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging products.

Major companies operating in the smart packaging materials market are 3M Company, WestRock Co., Tetra Pak International S.A., Ball Corporation, Crown Holdings Inc., Stora Enso Oyj, Graphic Packaging International LLC, Avery Dennison Corporation, Mondi Group, Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air Corporation, Huhtamaki Oyj, AptarGroup Inc., Uflex Ltd., Printpack Inc., Wipak Ltd., Smurfit Kappa Group, Constantia Flexibles, Amcor Plc, Berry Global Inc.

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

The smart packaging materials market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as design services, research and development services, testing and certification services, recycling and waste management services, and supply chain services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The smart packaging materials market also includes sales of time-temperature indicators, freshness indicators, oxygen scavenger packets, moisture absorbers, and antimicrobial films. 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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