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Air Cushion Packaging Market Size - By Application(Void Filling, Cushioning, Block & Bracing, Wrapping, Corner Protection), by End-use(Consumer Electronics & Appliances, Home Décor & Furnishings, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices) & Region - Forecasts 2023 - 2033

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Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Analysis by Application, End User, and Region and segments forecast till 2033

 

Market Overview

The global Air Cushion Packaging Market was worth USD 1,250 million in 2022 and is anticipated to amplify at a CAGR of 8.0% over 2023-2033, thereby accumulating USD 5,950 million by end of the analysis timeline.

Air cushion refers to an inflatable bag of plastic or fabric that provides cushioning to various goods. These cushions are used for the packaging of numerous items including car parts, pharmaceuticals, hardware, and electronics. They offer fast packaging, high flexibility, and ensure efficient protection of goods. Air cushions are predominantly made up of polyethylene which allows the transfer of air within the cell ensuring excellent cushioning.

Lifestyle improvements driven by rising disposable income of individuals along with escalating demand for fast-moving consumer goods and electronics are the primary factors accelerating market growth. Alongside, the ability of air cushions to withstand stress and strains during the storage and transit of goods is adding momentum to Air Cushion Packaging Market progression. Further, cost effectiveness and flexibility of these cushions coupled with growing consumer preference for environment conscious packaging materials are augmenting Air Cushion Packaging Market outlook. However, the surging use of alternate packaging products such as traditional foam, paper, and textile is likely to impede the development of worldwide Air Cushion Packaging Market.

Packaging materials such as traditional foam and textile are harmful for the environment as they cannot be easily disposed. Moreover, they also emit high carbon footprints when burnt. Hence, to minimize the pollution level, end use industries are adopting air cushion packaging for the efficient packing and transit of goods. Also, favorable government initiatives to encourage the use of eco-friendly goods are adding traction to the growth of Air Cushion Packaging Market sphere.

Rising per capita income of individuals across emerging economies have resulted in the increase of their purchasing power. This in turn has accelerated the growth of the e-commerce industry which is one of the primary users of air cushion packaging materials. The demand for air cushions is expected to rise among various e-commerce companies with surge in the number of product orders.

 

Report Scope

Report Attributes

Description

Market Size in 2022

USD 1,250 Million

Market Forecast in 2033

USD 5,950 Million

CAGR % 2023-2033

8.0%

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2020-2021

Forecast Period

2023-2033

Report USP

Production, Consumption, company share, company heatmap, company production capacity, growth factors and more

Segments Covered

Application, End User

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

Atlantic Packaging, 3G Packaging Corp., FP International, Pregis, Airfil Protective Packaging Ltd., Abriso N.V., Sealed Air Corp., Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., Shangdong Xinniu Packing Co. Ltd., Smurfit Kappa Group, Guangzhou PackBest Air Packaging Co., Ltd., Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, Aiirpack, and others

 

 

Impact of COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the air cushion packaging market. On the one hand, the rise of e-commerce and home deliveries due to lockdowns and social distancing measures has increased the demand for protective packaging, including air cushion packaging. On the other hand, supply chain disruptions, reduced production capacities, and the overall economic slowdown have affected the demand for packaging materials, including air cushion packaging. Additionally, the increasing focus on sustainability and eco-friendliness may impact the growth of the air cushion packaging market, as some consumers and businesses may shift towards more sustainable packaging alternatives. Overall, the impact of COVID-19 on the air cushion packaging market is expected to be mixed, with both challenges and opportunities for growth.

 

Application Insights

The wrapping application is gaining widespread popularity in the air cushion packaging market due to several factors such as the rise of e-commerce and the increasing demand for efficient and secure packaging solutions to protect products during shipping and handling. Wrapping with air cushion packaging provides a cost-effective, lightweight, and eco-friendly solution for protecting fragile and delicate items during transportation. Moreover, air cushion packaging provides a clean and attractive appearance to the packaged products, making them more appealing to customers. Additionally, the increasing demand for air cushion packaging in various industries such as food and beverages, healthcare, personal care, and electronics, among others, is further driving the growth of the wrapping application in the air cushion packaging market.

 

End User Insights

The consumer electronics & applications segment is projected to capture a high market share in the Air Cushion Packaging market due to the increasing demand for electronic products such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops. These products require careful packaging to ensure safe transportation and delivery to consumers. Air cushion packaging provides effective protection against impact and other types of damage during transit, reducing the risk of product damage and minimizing returns. Additionally, air cushion packaging is lightweight, which makes it cost-effective and easier to transport in large quantities. As the demand for electronic products continues to rise, the demand for air cushion packaging in this segment is expected to grow.

 

Regional Insights

North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America are the major regions constituting the geographical ambit of Air Cushion Packaging Market. Among these, Asia Pacific is projected to showcase lucrative expansion trends ascribing to surging penetration of e-commerce, urbanization, rise in per capita income, and escalating demand for consumer electronics. Also, the air cushion packaging market in North America is predicted to capture a significant market share over the stipulated timeline. This is credited to the high e-commerce sales, industrialization, and shifting consumer preference towards eco-friendly packaging options.

 

Competitive Analysis

Key players operating in the worldwide Air Cushion Packaging Market are Atlantic Packaging, 3G Packaging Corp., FP International, Pregis, Airfil Protective Packaging Ltd., Abriso N.V., Sealed Air Corp., Automated Packaging Systems, Inc., Shangdong Xinniu Packing Co. Ltd., Smurfit Kappa Group, Guangzhou PackBest Air Packaging Co., Ltd., Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH, Aiirpack, and others. 

 

Recent News

·         In March 2022, Sealed Air Corporation, a leading manufacturer of packaging solutions, announced the launch of its new Opti Next Generation air cushioning product line. The new product line is designed to provide superior protection for products during shipping while also reducing material usage and waste.

·         In February 2022, Pregis LLC, a global leader in protective packaging solutions, announced the expansion of its air cushioning manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a new facility in Europe. The new facility is expected to increase the company's production capacity and improve its ability to serve customers in the region.

·         In January 2022, Storopack, a leading provider of protective packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of a UK-based manufacturer of air cushion packaging. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Storopack's position in the European market and expand its product portfolio.

·         In December 2021, Sealed Air Corporation announced the launch of its new CRYOVAC air cushioning product line, which is designed to provide enhanced protection for food products during shipping and storage. The new product line is expected to help food manufacturers and retailers reduce product damage and waste.

1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Introduction and Market Overview

1.1. Objective of the Market Research Study

1.2. Air Cushion Packaging Market Definition & Description

1.3. Research Data Parameters & Reporting Timelines

1.3.1. Historical Data Reporting Years – 2020 to 2021

1.3.2. Projected Data Reporting Years – 2022 to 2033

1.3.3. Reporting Data Parameters – Value (US$ Million)

1.4. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Scope and Market Estimation

1.4.1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Overall Market Size (US$ Million), Market CAGR (%), Market Estimates & Forecast (2020 to 2033)

1.4.2. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Revenue Share (%) and Growth Rate (Y-o-Y) from 2020 to 2033

1.5. Air Cushion Packaging Market Segmentation

1.5.1. Application of Global Air Cushion Packaging Market

1.5.2. End-use of Global Air Cushion Packaging Market

1.5.3. Key Regions of Global Air Cushion Packaging Market

 

2. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market - Executive Summary

2.1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market – Summary & Snapshot

2.2. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market, By Application (US$ Million)

2.3. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market, By End-use (US$ Million)

2.4. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market, By Geography (US$ Million)

2.5. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Outlook & Future Opportunities

 

3. Air Cushion Packaging Market Trends, Outlook, and Factors Analysis

3.1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Industry Development Trends under COVID-19 Outbreak

3.1.1. Global COVID-19 Status Overview

3.1.2. Influence of COVID-19 Outbreak on Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Industry Development

3.1.3. Pre & Post COVID-19 Trends and Scenarios

3.2. Air Cushion Packaging Market Dynamics (Growth Impacting Factors & Rationales)

3.2.1. Drivers

3.2.1.1. E-commerce platforms have increased consumer spending.

3.2.1.2. Consumer preference for environmentally conscientious brands,

3.2.1.3. High pay-outs

3.2.2. Restraints

3.2.2.1. The use of classic foam packaging goods is still prevalent.

3.2.3. Opportunities

3.2.3.1. Emergent markets

3.2.3.2. Consumer expenditure is growing.

3.2.3.3. Technological breakthroughs

3.2.4. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

3.3. Ecosystem/ Value Chain Analysis

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. SWOT Analysis

3.6. PEST Analysis

3.7. Average Selling Prices and Pricing Trends Analysis of Air Cushion Packaging Market

3.8. Technological Roadmap

3.9. Key Investment Pockets of Air Cushion Packaging Market

3.9.1. By Application

3.9.2. By End-use

3.9.3. By Regions

 

4. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market: Estimates & Historic Trend Analysis (2020 to 2021)

4.1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market, 2020 – 2021 (US$ Million)

4.2. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market, By Application , 2020 to 2021 (US$ Million)

4.3. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market, By End-use , 2020 to 2021 (US$ Million)

4.4. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market, By Region, 2020 to 2021 (US$ Million)

 

5. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by Application

5.1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, by Application , 2022 & 2033

5.2. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts, by Application , 2022 to 2033

5.2.1. Void Filling

5.2.2. Cushioning

5.2.3. Block & Bracing

5.2.4. Wrapping

5.2.5. Corner Protection

 

6. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis, by End-use

6.1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, by End-use , 2022 & 2033

6.2. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts, by End-use , 2022 to 2033

6.2.1. Consumer Electronics & Appliances

6.2.2. Home Décor & Furnishings

6.2.3. Food & Beverages

6.2.4. Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices

6.2.5. Others

 

7. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast, by Region

7.1. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, by Region, 2022 & 2033

7.2. Global Air Cushion Packaging Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts, by Region, 2022 to 2033

7.2.1. North America

7.2.2. Europe

7.2.3. Asia Pacific

7.2.4. Middle East and Africa

7.2.5. Latin America

 

8. North America Air Cushion Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

8.1. North America Air Cushion Packaging Market Assessments & Key Findings

8.2. North America Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, 2022 & 2033

8.3. North America Air Cushion Packaging Market Size Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million) (2022 to 2033)

8.3.1. By Application

8.3.2. By End-use

8.3.3. By Major Country

8.3.3.1. The U.S.

8.3.3.2. Canada

 

9. Europe Air Cushion Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

9.1. Europe Air Cushion Packaging Market Assessments & Key Findings

9.2. Europe Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, 2022 & 2033

9.3. Europe Air Cushion Packaging Market Size Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million) (2022 to 2033)

9.3.1. By Application

9.3.2. By End-use

9.3.3. By Major Country

9.3.3.1. Germany

9.3.3.2. The U.K.

9.3.3.3. France

9.3.3.4. Italy

9.3.3.5. Spain

9.3.3.6. Rest of Europe (includes all other European countries)

 

10. Asia Pacific Air Cushion Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

10.1. Asia Pacific Air Cushion Packaging Market Assessments & Key Findings

10.2. Asia Pacific Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, 2022 & 2033

10.3. Asia Pacific Air Cushion Packaging Market Size Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million) (2022 to 2033)

10.3.1. By Application

10.3.2. By End-use

10.3.3. By Major Country

10.3.3.1. China

10.3.3.2. Japan

10.3.3.3. India

10.3.3.4. ASEAN

10.3.3.5. South Korea

10.3.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (includes all other Asia Pacific countries)

 

11. Middle East & Africa Air Cushion Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

11.1. Middle East & Africa Air Cushion Packaging Market Assessments & Key Findings

11.2. Middle East & Africa Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, 2022 & 2033

11.3. Middle East & Africa Air Cushion Packaging Market Size Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million) (2022 to 2033)

11.3.1. By Application

11.3.2. By End-use

11.3.3. By Major Country

11.3.3.1. GCC

11.3.3.2. South Africa

11.3.3.3. Egypt

11.3.3.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (includes all other Middle East & Africa countries)

 

12. Latin America Air Cushion Packaging Market: Estimates & Forecast Trend Analysis

12.1. Latin America Market Assessments & Key Findings

12.2. Latin America Air Cushion Packaging Market Share (%) Estimates and Forecasts, 2022 & 2033

12.3. Latin America Air Cushion Packaging Market Size Estimates and Forecast (US$ Million) (2022 to 2033)

12.3.1. By Application

12.3.2. By End-use

12.3.3. By Major Country

12.3.3.1. Brazil

12.3.3.2. Mexico

12.3.3.3. Rest of Latin America (includes all other Latin America countries)

 

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Air Cushion Packaging Market Revenue Share Analysis (%), by Major Players (2021)

13.2. Air Cushion Packaging Market Competition Matrix, by Leading Players

13.3. Air Cushion Packaging List of Emerging, Prominent and Leading Players

13.4. Major Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership, Joint Venture, Expansions, Deals, Recent Developments, etc.

 

14. Company Profiles

14.1. Atlantic Packaging

14.1.1. Company Overview & Insights

14.1.2. Financial Performance

14.1.3. Product / Service Portfolio

14.1.4. Geographical Footprint & Share

14.1.5. Strategic Initiatives & Key Developments

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

14.2. 3G Packaging Corp.

14.3. Airfil Protective Packaging Ltd.

14.4. Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.

14.5. FP International

14.6. Guangzhou PackBest Air Packaging Co. Ltd.

14.7. Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH

14.8. Shandong Xinniu Packing Co. Ltd.

14.9. Pregis

14.10. Abriso NV,

14.11. Aiirpack,

14.12. Smurfit Kappa Group,

14.13. Sealed Air Corp.

14.14. Abriso N.V.

14.15. Others

 

15. Assumptions and Research Methodology

15.1. Data Mining

15.2. Secondary Research

15.3. Primary Research

15.4. Subject Matter Expert Advice

15.5. Quality Check

15.6. Final Review

15.7. Data Triangulation

15.8. Bottom-Up Approach

15.9. Top Down Approach

15.10. Research Flow

15.11. Key Insights from Industry Experts

15.12. Data Sources

15.13. Assumptions

15.14. Limitations

 

16. Conclusions and Recommendations

16.1. Key Research Findings and Conclusion

Key Insights & Recommendations from Analysts

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