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E-commerce Plastic Packaging Market Size, Industry Analysis Report By Material (Paper, Corrugated boards, Plastic), By Application (Food & Beverage, Consumer Electronics, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Fashion & Apparel) & Region - Forecasts By 2033

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 Market Overview

The Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market was worth USD 98,550 million in 2022 and is poised to reach a valuation of USD 158,210 million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 6.9% over 2023-2033.

Report Scope

Report Attributes

Description

Market Forecast in 2022

USD 98,550 Million

Market Forecast in 2033

USD 158,210 Million

CAGR % 2023-2033

6.9%

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2020-2021

Forecast Period

2023-2033

Report USP

Product Vehicle type, end-user industry, company share, company heatmap, company Material Technology Vehicle type capacity, growth factors and more

Segments Covered

Material, Application

Regional Scope

North America, Europe, APAC, South America and Middle East and Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Benelux; Nordic Countries; Russia; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; Indonesia; Thailand; Mexico; Brazil; Argentina; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Egypt; South Africa; Nigeria

Key Companies

Smurfit Kappa (Ireland), NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO. LTD (Japan), Crawford Packaging (Canada), Georgia-Pacific (US), DS Smith (UK), Mondi (UK), Packaging Corporation of America (US), Salazar Packaging, Inc. (US), Lil Packaging USA (England), Amcor Plc (Switzerland), Sealed Air (US), RENGO PACKAGING INC (Japan), Orora Packaging Australia Pty Ltd (Australia), RAJAPACK Ltd (UK), Pemcor packaging (US), Spartan Paperboard (US), Roberts PolyPro, Inc.(US), actionpakinc. Com (US), International paper (US), and klabin S.A (Brazil)

 

E-commerce Plastic Packaging Market: Description

E-commerce packaging is referred to the use of efficient and durable packaging techniques to ensure the safe storage and transportation of goods. The adoption of high end packaging materials not only protects the components from damage but also helps the retailer to create a brand image. A wide array of materials are used to pack e-commerce goods namely, corrugated board, paper, plastic, foil sealed bags, and chipboard packaging, among others.

The shifting inclination of consumers towards online shopping owing to its wide range of benefits including doorstep delivery along with rewards and discounts is one of the major factors augmenting the industry outlook. Further, rapid internet penetration and widespread adoption of smart devices across the globe are primarily swaying the market dynamics. Also, rising per capita income of the masses, lifestyle improvements, and growing R&D investments in the field are adding traction to the industry expansion. Besides, the increasing adoption of eco-friendly packaging products by e-commerce companies is aiding market growth.

Moreover, the surging focus of the related companies to reduce their overall operational cost is creating lucrative opportunities for the marketplace to prosper. On the contrary, lack of awareness regarding e-commerce platforms in rural areas along with dearth of adequate infrastructure across various economies are hindering the remuneration scope of this industry vertical.

There has been a shifting inclination of the masses towards online shopping channels. This is powered by various factors such as hectic schedule of individuals, increase in disposable income, and widespread internet penetration. Moreover, the wide array of benefits offered by e-commerce platforms including doorstep delivery, discounted prices, along with refund/exchange options are bolstering the market growth.

With rapid industrialization and urbanization, the world is witnessing a massive surge in its pollution levels. This has pushed various e-commerce companies to adopt eco-friendly packaging materials for the delivery and storage of their goods. This in turn is stimulating the overall market progression.

E-commerce Plastic Packaging Market- Segmental Analysis:

Material Insights

The paper segment is poised to amass notable gains over the estimated timeline attributing to the rising environment cognizance of the masses.

Application Insights

The consumer electronics segment is reckoned to capture a considerable revenue share over the forecast period due to the rising inclination of consumers towards e-commerce shopping platforms owing to the wide array of benefits offered by them.

Regional Insights

The primary regions defining the geographical ambit of this business sphere are North America, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Among these, Asia Pacific is projected to garner substantial returns over the forecast period. This is attributable to the rising e-commerce sales, increasing disposable income of the masses, presence of potential players, and rapid internet penetration. Meanwhile, North America is expected to expand with a significant CAGR over the stipulated timeframe ascribing to the shifting consumer inclination towards e-commerce platforms and growing R&D investments in the field.

Competitive Analysis

The prominent companies characterizing the competitive gamut of this marketplace are Smurfit Kappa (Ireland), NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO. LTD (Japan), Crawford Packaging (Canada), Georgia-Pacific (US), DS Smith (UK), Mondi (UK), Packaging Corporation of America (US), Salazar Packaging, Inc. (US), Lil Packaging USA (England), Amcor Plc (Switzerland), Sealed Air (US), RENGO PACKAGING INC (Japan), Orora Packaging Australia Pty Ltd (Australia), RAJAPACK Ltd (UK), Pemcor packaging (US), Spartan Paperboard (US), Roberts PolyPro, Inc.(US), actionpakinc. Com (US), International paper (US), and klabin S.A (Brazil).

Notably, in January 2021, Mondi Group announced the acquisition of Olmuksan International Paper Ambalaj Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S to diversify its offerings in the field.

E-commerce Plastic Packaging Market- Segmental Analysis

By Material

·         Paper

·         Corrugated boards

·         Plastic

·         Others 

By Application

·         Food & Beverage

·         Consumer Electronics

·         Personal Care & Cosmetics

·         Fashion & Apparel

·         Others


1.       Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Introduction and Market Overview

1.1.    Objectives of the Study

1.2.    Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Scope and Market Estimation

1.2.1.Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Overall Market Size, Revenue (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons), Market CAGR (%), Market forecast (2023 - 2030)

1.2.2.Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Revenue Share (%) and Growth Rate (Y-o-Y) from 2019 - 2030

1.3.    Market Segmentation

1.3.1.Material of Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market

1.3.2.Application of Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market

1.3.3.Region of Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market

2.       Executive Summary

3.       Market Factor Analysis

3.1.   Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Application Trends under COVID-19 Outbreak

3.1.1.Global COVID-19 Status Overview

3.1.2.Influence of COVID-19 Outbreak on Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Application Development

3.2.   Market Dynamics

3.2.1.Drivers

3.2.2.Limitations

3.2.3.Opportunities

3.2.4.Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

3.3.   Value Chain/ Ecosystem Analysis

3.3.1.Manufacturers / Vendors

3.3.2.Distributors

3.3.3.Buyers / End-users

3.3.4.Forward Integration & Backward Integration of Key Stakeholders

3.4.   Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market - Pricing Trends Analysis & Average Selling Prices (ASPs)

3.5.   Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5.1.Bargaining Power of Suppliers

3.5.2.Bargaining Power of Buyers

3.5.3.Threat of Substitutes

3.5.4.Threat of New Entrants

3.5.5.Competitive Rivalry

3.6.   PEST Analysis

3.6.1.Political Factors

3.6.2.Economic Factors

3.6.3.Social Factors

3.6.4.Technological Factors

3.7.   Impact of Russia Ukraine War on E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market

3.8.   Impact of Economic Downturn on E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market

3.9.   E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Production Capacity, by Major Countries

3.10.  Market Investment Opportunity Analysis (Top Investment Pockets), By Segments & By Regions

4.       Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by Material

4.1.    Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts, by Material, 2019 to 2030

4.1.1.Paper    

4.1.2.Corrugated boards

4.1.3.Plastic

4.1.4.Others

5.       Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by Application

5.1.    Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts, by Application, 2019 to 2030

5.1.1.Food & Beverage

5.1.2.Consumer Electronics

5.1.3.Personal Care & Cosmetics

5.1.4.Fashion & Apparel

5.1.5.Others

6.       Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by Region

6.1.    Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Estimates and Forecasts, by Region, 2019 to 2030

6.1.1.North America

6.1.2.Europe

6.1.3.Asia Pacific

6.1.4.Middle East & Africa

6.1.5.South America

7.       North America E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

7.1.    North America E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Assessments & Key Findings

7.1.1.E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Introduction

7.1.2.E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Size Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million & Tons) (2019 – 2030)

7.1.2.1.   By Material

7.1.2.2.   By Application

7.1.2.3.   By Country

7.1.2.3.1.     The U.S.

7.1.2.3.2.     Canada

7.1.2.3.3.     Mexico

8.       Europe E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

8.1.    Europe E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Assessments & Key Findings

8.1.1.E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Introduction

8.1.2.E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Size Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million & Tons) (2019 – 2030)

8.1.2.1.   By Material

8.1.2.2.   By Application

8.1.2.3.        By Country

8.1.2.3.1.     Italy

8.1.2.3.2.     Germany

8.1.2.3.3.     U.K.

8.1.2.3.4.     France

8.1.2.3.5.     Spain

8.1.2.3.6.     Rest of Europe

9.       Asia Pacific E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

9.1.    Asia Pacific Market Assessments & Key Findings

9.1.1.E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Introduction

9.1.2.E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Size and Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million & Tons) (2019 – 2030)

9.1.2.1.   By Material

9.1.2.2.   By Application

9.1.2.3.        By Country

9.1.2.3.1.     China

9.1.2.3.2.     Japan

9.1.2.3.3.     India

9.1.2.3.4.     Australia

9.1.2.3.5.     South Korea

9.1.2.3.6.     ASEAN

9.1.2.3.7.     Rest of Asia Pacific

10.   Middle East & Africa E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

10.1.  Middle East & Africa Market Assessments & Key Findings

10.1.1.   E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Introduction

10.1.2.   E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Size and Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million & Tons) (2019 – 2030)

10.1.2.1.    By Material

10.1.2.2.    By Application

10.1.2.3.    By Country

10.1.2.3.1. U.A.E.

10.1.2.3.2. Saudi Arabia

10.1.2.3.3. Egypt

10.1.2.3.4. South Africa

10.1.2.3.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa

11.   South America E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

11.1.  South America Market Assessments & Key Findings

11.1.1.   E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Introduction

11.1.2.   E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Size and Volume Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million & Tons) (2019 – 2030)

11.1.2.1.    By Material

11.1.2.2.    By Application

11.1.2.3.    By Country

11.1.2.3.1. Brazil

11.1.2.3.2. Argentina

11.1.2.3.3. Colombia

11.1.2.3.4. Rest of South America

12.   Competition Landscape

12.1.  E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Competition Matrix & Benchmarking, by Leading Players / Innovators / Emerging Players / New Entrants

12.2.  E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Competition White Space Analysis, By End-user

12.3.  E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Competition Regional Intensity Map Analysis, By Geographies Served

12.4.  E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market Concentration & Company Market Shares (%) Analysis, 2022

13.   Company Profiles

13.1.Smurfit Kappa (Ireland)

13.1.1.    Company Overview & Key Stats

13.1.2.    Financial Performance & KPIs

13.1.3.    Product Portfolio

13.1.4.    Business Strategy & Recent Developments

* Similar details would be provided for all the players mentioned below 

13.2.NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO. LTD (Japan),

13.3.Crawford Packaging (Canada),

13.4.Georgia-Pacific (US),

13.5.DS Smith (UK),

13.6.Mondi (UK),

13.7.Packaging Corporation of America (US),

13.8.Salazar Packaging, Inc. (US),

13.9.Lil Packaging USA (England),

13.10.   Amcor Plc (Switzerland),

13.11.   Sealed Air (US),

13.12.   RENGO PACKAGING INC (Japan),

13.13.   Orora Packaging Australia Pty Ltd (Australia),

13.14.   RAJAPACK Ltd (UK),

13.15.   Pemcor packaging (US),

13.16.   Spartan Paperboard (US),

13.17.   Roberts PolyPro, Inc.(US),

13.18.   actionpakinc. Com (US),

13.19.   International paper (US)

13.20.   Others**

14.   Research Methodology

14.1.      External Power Outputs / Databases

14.2.      Internal Proprietary Database

14.3.      Primary Research

14.4.      Secondary Research

14.5.      Assumptions

14.6.      Limitations

14.7.      Report FAQs

15.   Research Findings & Conclusion

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size and growth projections?

The Global E-Commerce Plastic Packaging Market was worth USD 98,550 million in 2022 and is poised to reach a valuation of USD 158,210 million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 6.9% over 2023-2033.

What are the drivers shaping various markets?

Rising per capita income of the masses, lifestyle improvements, and growing R&D investments in the field are adding traction to the industry expansion. Besides, the increasing adoption of eco-friendly packaging products by e-commerce companies is aiding market growth.

Who are the key competitors of market Players?

Some of the major players operating within the market are Smurfit Kappa (Ireland), NIPPON PAPER INDUSTRIES CO. LTD (Japan), Crawford Packaging (Canada), Georgia-Pacific (US), DS Smith (UK), Mondi (UK), Packaging Corporation of America (US), Salazar Packaging, Inc. (US), Lil Packaging USA (England), Amcor Plc (Switzerland), Sealed Air (US), RENGO PACKAGING INC (Japan), Orora Packaging Australia Pty Ltd (Australia), RAJAPACK Ltd (UK), Pemcor packaging (US), Spartan Paperboard (US), Roberts PolyPro, Inc.(US), actionpakinc. Com (US), International paper (US), and klabin S.A (Brazil)

What are the top performing segments, and countries / regions of each of the markets?

The primary regions defining the geographical ambit of this business sphere are North America, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

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