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Plastic Container Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Material (PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP), Application (Beverages, Industrial, Food, Cosmetic, Household Care, Pharmaceutical), and Region with Growth Forecasts, 2026-2033

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  • 120 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 6216577
The global plastic container market size was estimated at USD 113.92 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 163.62 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2026 to 2033. The increasing demand for plastic containers in the cosmetics & personal care, growing demand for rigid packaging from food and beverage packaging, and increased need for lightweight, durable, and cost-effective packaging in industries such as pharmaceuticals, and personal care are the factors driving market growth worldwide.

The demand for plastic packaging has been escalating due to its convenience, creative visual appeal, and innovative eco-friendly options. The plastic container market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the availability of advanced, affordable, and sustainable packaging solutions. The excellent barrier properties of plastic packaging play a crucial role in market development, effectively protecting products from air and moisture, which is particularly important in industries such as cosmetics and personal care.

In the cosmetics and personal care sector, polypropylene is widely used to manufacture bottles and jars for packaging creams, powders, and other cosmetic products. The compact size and durability of these containers provide protection from air, light, moisture, dust, and dirt, ensuring the integrity of the packaged products. The increasing demand for skin care products has contributed to the growth of the cosmetics and personal care market, which is expected to drive the plastic containers market share over the forecast period

Global Plastic Container Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. The report has segmented the global plastic container market report based on material, applications, and region:

Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
  • Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
  • Others Materials

Applications Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • Beverages
  • Food
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cosmetic
  • Household Care
  • Industrial

Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

Why You Should Buy This Report

  • Comprehensive Market Analysis: Gain detailed insights into the market across major regions and segments.
  • Competitive Landscape: Explore the market presence of key players.
  • Future Trends: Discover the pivotal trends and drivers shaping the future of the market.
  • Actionable Recommendations: Utilize insights to uncover new revenue streams and guide strategic business decisions.

This report addresses:

  • Market intelligence to enable effective decision-making
  • Market estimates and forecasts from 2018 to 2030
  • Growth opportunities and trend analyses
  • Segment and regional revenue forecasts for market assessment
  • Competition strategy and market share analysis
  • Product innovation listings for you to stay ahead of the curve

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Type & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Plastic Container Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
3.2.2. Raw Material Trends
3.2.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
3.3. Technology Overview
3.3.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.3.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
3.4. Sustainability Trends
3.4.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.5. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.5.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.6. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
3.7. Regulatory Framework
3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.8.3. Industry Challenges
3.9. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1. Supplier Power
3.9.2. Buyer Power
3.9.3. Substitution Threat
3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.10. PESTEL Analysis
3.10.1. Political Landscape
3.10.2. Economic Landscape
3.10.3. Social Landscape
3.10.4. Technological Landscape
3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Plastic Container Market: Material Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Plastic Container Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
4.1.1. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.1.2. Polypropylene (PP)
4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.1.3. High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.1.4. Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
4.1.5. Others
4.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Plastic Container Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Plastic Container Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
5.1.1. Beverages
5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.1.2. Food
5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.1.3. Pharmaceutical
5.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.1.4. Cosmetic
5.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.1.5. Household Care
5.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
5.1.6. Industrial
5.1.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Plastic Container Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
6.1. Regional Snapshot
6.2. Plastic Container Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
6.3. North America
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4. U.S.
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.5. Canada
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.6. Mexico
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.4. UK
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.5. Germany
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.6. France
6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.7. Italy
6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.8. Spain
6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5. Asia-Pacific
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.5. India
6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.6. Japan
6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.7. South Korea
6.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.8. Australia
6.5.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.5.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.5. Argentina
6.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.4. Saudi Arabia
6.7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.5. South Africa
6.7.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.6. UAE
6.7.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
6.7.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
7.2. Vendor Landscape
7.2.1. Company categorization
7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and channel Partners
7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
7.3. Competitive Dynamics
7.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
7.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
7.3.3. Strategy Mapping
7.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
7.4.1. Alpha Packaging, Inc.
7.4.1.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.1.2. Financial performance
7.4.1.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.2. Amcor plc
7.4.2.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.2.2. Financial performance
7.4.2.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.3. Bemis Manufacturing Company
7.4.3.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.3.2. Financial performance
7.4.3.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.4. CKS Packaging
7.4.4.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.4.2. Financial performance
7.4.4.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.5. Constar Inernational Inc.
7.4.5.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.5.2. Financial performance
7.4.5.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.6. Huhtamaki
7.4.6.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.6.2. Financial performance
7.4.6.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.7. Klöckner Pentaplast
7.4.7.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.7.2. Financial performance
7.4.7.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.8. Sonoco Products Company
7.4.8.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.8.2. Financial performance
7.4.8.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.9. Plastipak Holdings, Inc.
7.4.9.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.9.2. Financial performance
7.4.9.3. Product benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 2 Polypropylene (PP) Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 3 High-density Polyethylene (HDPE) Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 4 Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE) Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 5 Others Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 6 Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, by Beverage, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 7 Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, by Food, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 8 Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, by Pharmaceutical, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 9 Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, by Cosmetic, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 10 Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, by Household Care, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 11 Plastic Container market estimates and forecasts, by Industrial, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 12 North America Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 13 North America Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 14 US Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 15 US Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 16 Canada Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 17 Canada Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 18 Mexico Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 19 Mexico Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 20 Europe Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 21 Europe Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 22 Germany Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 23 Germany Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 24 UK Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 25 UK Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 26 France Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 27 France Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 28 Italy Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 29 Italy Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 30 Spain Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 31 Spain Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 32 Asia-Pacific Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 33 Asia-Pacific Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 34 China Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 35 China Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 36 India Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 37 India Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 38 Japan Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 39 Japan Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 40 South Korea Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 41 South Korea Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 42 Australia Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 43 Australia Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 44 Latin America Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 45 Latin America Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 46 Brazil Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 47 Brazil Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 48 Argentina Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 49 Argentina Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 50 Middle East & Africa Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 51 Middle East & Africa Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 52 Saudi Arabia Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 53 Saudi Arabia Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 54 UAE Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 55 UAE Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 56 South Africa Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
Table 57 South Africa Plastic Container Market estimates and forecasts, by applications, 2021-2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
Figure 1 Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Information Procurement
Figure 3 Data Analysis Models
Figure 4 Market Type and Validation
Figure 5 Market Snapshot
Figure 6 Segmental Outlook- Material, and Application
Figure 7 Competitive Outlook
Figure 8 Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9 Market Dynamics
Figure 10 Porter’s Analysis
Figure 11 PESTEL Analysis
Figure 12 Plastic Container Market, by Material: Key Takeaways
Figure 13 Plastic Container Market, by Material: Market Share, 2025 & 2033
Figure 14 Plastic Container Market, by Application: Key Takeaways
Figure 15 Plastic Container Market, by Application: Market Share, 2025 & 2033
Figure 16 Plastic Container Market, by Region: Key Takeaways
Figure 17 Plastic Container Market, by Region: Market Share, 2025 & 2033

Companies Mentioned

The companies profiled in this Plastic Container market report include:
  • Alpha Packaging, Inc.
  • Amcor plc
  • Bemis Manufacturing Company
  • CKS Packaging
  • Constar Inernational Inc.
  • Huhtamaki
  • Klöckner Pentaplast
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • Plastipak Holdings, Inc.

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