Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Asia-Pacific Single-Use Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Material Type (Paper and Paperboard, Plastic, Glass, and Other Materials), by End User (Food, Beverage, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, and Other End Users), and by Country (China, Japan, India, Australia and New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Size

Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 20.17 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 27.38 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.31 %
Market Concentration Low

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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Analysis

The Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 20.17 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 27.38 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.31% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The global economy is expected to slow as rising interest rates weigh on growth and Russia's war in Ukraine worsens the situation. Inflation remains high, and banking turmoil in the United States and Europe has added more uncertainty to an already complicated economic environment. Asia's domestic demand has remained resilient despite monetary tightening, but external demand for technology and other exports is cooling. According to the International Monetary Fund, Asia will account for about 70% of global economic growth this year as the region's expansion accelerates to around 4.6% compared to 3.8% last year.
  • In Asia-Pacific, there are many densely populated countries and emerging economies where food services are in high demand, such as China and India. As a result, the demand for single-use food packaging is on the rise, and it is expected to become the most popular type of packaging in the region over the next few years.
  • Plastic has always been a key component of the food packaging industry, which is the basis of the consumer's convenience culture. Due to their low cost and high performance, many food service and packaging applications have switched to plastics instead of traditional packaging materials such as corrugated paper boards, glass, and metals. The region is expected to grow in packaging products for out-of-home and on-the-go food and beverage products that are usually required in large quantities. For instance, single-use packaging is used in the region for various applications for drinking water, tea, coffee, trays, and cutleries in quick-service restaurants and institutional end users.
  • Further, the region is one of the major investors and adopters of the single-use packaging market, owing to many end-user industry organizations. The growing trend of packed meals, the increasing number of restaurants and supermarkets, and increasing bottled water and beverage consumption are significant driving factors of the regional market's growth.
  • In addition, the packaging industry in India and China is growing at a rapid pace. This is due to the introduction of multiple manufacturing units, environmentally friendly materials, and increased emphasis on R&D. The result is attractive and innovative products that are produced locally at an affordable price. Government initiatives such as 'Make in India' are also expected to accelerate the growth of the packaging industry.
  • As a result of the response to the pandemic, consumer behavior significantly changed. Buyers are more concerned about packaging contamination, hygiene, and sustainability than before. During the pandemic, consumer behavior is expected to become more inclined toward using single-use packaging such as disposable boxes, cutlery, cups, and packages. Consumers' dynamic needs and focused approach toward the type of packaging will remain even after the pandemic. Therefore, the post-pandemic future for single-use packaging in Asia looks promising in terms of demand.
  • The widespread use of plastic materials in the region has posed a considerable threat to the environment, and governments and global regulatory bodies are taking steps to address this issue. To address this issue, countries such as India have banned the production, import, storage, distribution, sale, and use of identified single-use plastic products, which are of low utility and have a high littering potential. 
  • The list of prohibited items includes earbuds containing plastic sticks, plastic sticks for balloons, plastic flags, candy sticks, ice-cream sticks, thermocol for decoration, plastic plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, forks, and stirrers. Spoons, knives, straws, trays, wrapping or packing films surrounding sweet boxes, invitation cards, cigarette packets, and plastic or PVC banners, all smaller than 100 microns.

Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Industry Overview

The Asia-Pacific single-use packaging market is fragmented, with several global and regional players, such as Berry Global Inc., Amcor Group GmbH, Huhtamäki Oyj, and Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC, vying for attention in this contested market space. This market is characterized by low product differentiation, growing product penetration, and high competition.

  • August 2023 - Amcor, a global player in developing and manufacturing sustainable packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of Phoenix Flexibles, adding capacity to the fast-growing Indian market. Phoenix Flexibles has a plant in Gujarat, India, and generates around USD 20 million in annual revenue from flexible packaging sales for applications such as food, home care, and personal care.

Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Berry Global Inc

  2. Amcor Group GmbH

  3. Huhtamäki Oyj

  4. Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC

  5. Graphic Packaging International, LLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market News

  • August 2024 -Berry Global Group has announced that their B Circular line of beauty and personal care packaging is now available with CleanStream recycled plastic, improving their sustainability image and providing brands with greener packaging options. Berry's exclusive CleanStream technology recycles approximately 40% of polypropylene (PP) waste gathered from homes in the UK.
  • July 2024 - Australian ag-tech company Wandarra and German packager Papacks are joining forces to transform the packaging industry across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region by reducing plastic waste. The partnership will leverage Wandarra’s access to hemp supplies with Papacks’ modern production technologies. The collaboration between Wandarra and Papacks plans to advance Australia’s circular packaging economy.

Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industrial Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Ongoing Trend of Online Food Delivery Services
    • 5.1.2 Increasing Number of Quick-Service Restaurants
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Regulations Toward the Use of Plastics for Single Use Packaging

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Material Type
    • 6.1.1 Paper and Paperboard
    • 6.1.2 Plastic
    • 6.1.3 Glass
    • 6.1.4 Other Material Types
  • 6.2 By End-user Industry
    • 6.2.1 Food
    • 6.2.2 Beverage
    • 6.2.3 Personal Care
    • 6.2.4 Pharmaceutical
    • 6.2.5 Other End-user Industries
  • 6.3 By Country***
    • 6.3.1 China
    • 6.3.2 Japan
    • 6.3.3 India
    • 6.3.4 Australia and New Zealand

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Berry Global Inc.
    • 7.1.2 Amcor Group GmbH
    • 7.1.3 Huhtamaki Oyj
    • 7.1.4 Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC
    • 7.1.5 Graphic Packaging International LLC
    • 7.1.6 Detpak - Detmold Group
    • 7.1.7 Sonoco Products Company
    • 7.1.8 Oji Holdings Corporation
    • 7.1.9 Zhejiang Pando EP Technology Co.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Industry Segmentation

Single-use packaging is a type of packaging that is intended for single-use and then for disposal immediately. Plastic is the most widely used material in packaging and medical applications due to its versatility, ease of production, safety, sterility, and cost-effectiveness, followed by paper. Single-use plastic packaging includes grocery bags, cardboard boxes, bottles, food containers, straws, coffee stirrers, disposable cups, and cutlery.

The Asia-Pacific single-use packaging market is segmented by material type (paper and paperboard, plastic, glass, and other materials), by end user (food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, and other end users), and by country (China, Japan, India, Australia and New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Material Type Paper and Paperboard
Plastic
Glass
Other Material Types
By End-user Industry Food
Beverage
Personal Care
Pharmaceutical
Other End-user Industries
By Country*** China
Japan
India
Australia and New Zealand
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Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market?

The Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 20.17 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.31% to reach USD 27.38 billion by 2030.

What is the current Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 20.17 billion.

Who are the key players in Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market?

Berry Global Inc, Amcor Group GmbH, Huhtamäki Oyj, Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC and Graphic Packaging International, LLC are the major companies operating in the Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market.

What years does this Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 18.90 billion. The report covers the Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Asia Pacific Single-use Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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