Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Bottles and Jars, Trays and Containers, Caps and Closures, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IMCs), Drums, Pallets, and Other Product Types), Material Type (Polyethylene (PE) (LDPE & LLDPE and HDPE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and Other Rigid Plastic Packaging Materials), and by End-Use Industries (Food (Candy & Confectionary, Frozen Foods, Fresh Produce, Dairy Products, Dry Foods, Meat, Poultry and Seafood, Pet Food, and Other Food Products), Foodservice (Quick Service Restaurants, Full Service Restaurants, Coffee and Snack Outlets, Retail Establishments, Institutional, Hospitality, and Other Foodservice End Uses), Beverage, Healthcare, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Industrial, Building and Construction, Automotive and Other End-User Industries (Household Products, and Logistics)). The Market Sizing and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Tons) for all the Above Segments.

Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Size

Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Summary
Study Period 2022 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Volume (2025) 2.88 Million metric tons
Market Volume (2030) 3.45 Million metric tons
CAGR 3.64 %
Market Concentration Medium

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Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Analysis

The Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size in terms of shipment volume is expected to grow from 2.88 million metric tons in 2025 to 3.45 million metric tons by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.64% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Japan's food and beverage sector is notably fragmented. The sector's growth is largely driven by a surge in tourism, which, in turn, boosts the demand for rigid plastic packaging solutions. As per USDA data, the food processing sector in Japan was valued at USD 182 billion in 2023. This valuation stems from a heightened production of traditional Japanese cuisine, Western foods, and health-oriented products, all catering to the local populace. Such dynamics inevitably bolster the market for rigid plastic packaging in the nation.
  • Furthermore, Japan's beverage industry's expansion is linked to rising production and imports of non-alcoholic drinks, and a growing trend of health-conscious beverages among the youth. USDA reports indicate that nearly all non-alcoholic beverages in Japan are produced domestically, with imports constituting a mere 3%. In 2023, the country's beverage consumption was led by mineral water, juices, green tea, and carbonated drinks, fueling market growth.
  • Japanese manufacturers, including Toyo Seiken Group Holdings Ltd and Takemoto Yohki Co. Ltd, are prioritizing investment in research and development to roll out innovative plastic packaging solutions as a key growth strategy. For instance, in June 2024, Takemoto Yohki Co. Ltd unveiled a new line of hot-fill compatible PET bottles designed to withstand temperatures up to 90 degrees, making them perfect for juices and soft drinks.
  • Nonetheless, mounting environmental concerns over plastic waste pose significant challenges to the market. Japan ranks among the world's top producers of plastic waste. In response, the government is channeling investments into sustainable waste management initiatives. In addition, many manufacturers are pivoting to alternative packaging materials such as paper and metal, a shift that could stifle market growth.

Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Industry Overview

The Japanese rigid plastic packaging market features a moderately consolidated landscape, with key players including Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air Corporation, Takemoto Yohki Co. Ltd, and Toyo Seiken Group Holdings Ltd., operating in the market. These companies are actively competing for a larger slice of the market, utilizing strategies such as new product launches, expanding their market presence, and engaging in strategic mergers and acquisitions.

  • July 2024: Takemoto Yohki Co. Ltd, a Japanese company, unveiled a new square bottle designed with a wider mouth and a screw-off orifice reducer for effortless refilling. This versatile bottle caters to a broad spectrum of skincare products, making it apt for both men's and women's cosmetics. Crafted from PET, the square bottle is designed for refilling and reuse.

Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Toyo Seiken Group Holdings Ltd.

  2. Sonoco Products Company

  3. Sealed Air Corporation

  4. Hokkan Holdings Ltd.

  5. Takemoto Yohki Co. Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market News

  • May 2024: Amcor Group GmbH, a Switzerland-based company with operations in Japan, launched its 'Bottles of the Year' initiative. These bottles cater to the latest consumer preferences in the beverage, food & dairy, home & personal care, and healthcare segments. It features a PET tethered closure, enhancing its recyclability.
  • March 2024: Otsuka Foods Co. Ltd, a Japanese food company, introduced two new products to their MATCH line of carbonated vitamin drinks, MATCH Pineapple Soda in a 500-ml PET bottle and MATCH Jelly in a 260-gram PET bottle.

Japan Rigid Plastic 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 Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Surge in Demand of Healthy Food and Beverage Options in the Market
    • 5.1.2 New Product Innovations to Propel the Market Growth
  • 5.2 Market Challenge
    • 5.2.1 Growing Environmental Concerns Over Plastic Packaging Waste

6. INDUSTRY REGULATION, POLICY AND STANDARDS

7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 7.1 By Product Type
    • 7.1.1 Bottles and Jars
    • 7.1.2 Trays and Containers
    • 7.1.3 Caps and Closures
    • 7.1.4 Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
    • 7.1.5 Drums
    • 7.1.6 Pallets
    • 7.1.7 Other Product Types
  • 7.2 By Material
    • 7.2.1 Polyethylene (PE)
    • 7.2.1.1 LDPE & LLDPE
    • 7.2.1.2 HDPE
    • 7.2.2 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
    • 7.2.3 Polypropylene (PP)
    • 7.2.4 Polystyrene (PS) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
    • 7.2.5 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
    • 7.2.6 Other Rigid Plastic Packaging Materials
  • 7.3 By End-Use Industries
    • 7.3.1 Food**
    • 7.3.1.1 Candy & Confectionery
    • 7.3.1.2 Frozen Foods
    • 7.3.1.3 Fresh Produce
    • 7.3.1.4 Dairy Products
    • 7.3.1.5 Dry Foods
    • 7.3.1.6 Meat, Poultry, And Seafood
    • 7.3.1.7 Pet Food
    • 7.3.1.8 Other Food Products
    • 7.3.2 Foodservice**
    • 7.3.2.1 Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)
    • 7.3.2.2 Full-Service Restaurants (FSRs)
    • 7.3.2.3 Coffee and Snack Outlets
    • 7.3.2.4 Retail Establishments
    • 7.3.2.5 Institutional
    • 7.3.2.6 Hospitality
    • 7.3.2.7 Other Foodservice End Uses
    • 7.3.3 Beverage
    • 7.3.4 Healthcare
    • 7.3.5 Cosmetics and Personal Care
    • 7.3.6 Industrial
    • 7.3.7 Building and Construction
    • 7.3.8 Automotive
    • 7.3.9 Other End-user Industries (Household Products, and Logistics)

8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 8.1 Company Profiles*
    • 8.1.1 Takemoto Yohki Co. Ltd
    • 8.1.2 Amcor Group GmbH
    • 8.1.3 Sonoco Products Company
    • 8.1.4 Sealed Air Corporation
    • 8.1.5 Meiji Rubber & Chemical Co. Ltd
    • 8.1.6 Kodama Plastics Co. Ltd
    • 8.1.7 Toyo Seiken Group Holdings Ltd
    • 8.1.8 Hokkan Holdings Ltd
    • 8.1.9 Nihon Yamamura Glass Co. Ltd
  • 8.2 Heat Map Analysis
  • 8.3 Competitor Analysis - Emerging vs. Established Players

9. RECYCLING & SUSTAINABILITY LANDSCAPE**

10. FUTURE OUTLOOK

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Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Industry Segmentation

The scope of the study characterizes the rigid plastic packaging market based on the product's raw materials, including PP, PE, PET, and other raw materials used across various end-use industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, beverage, personal care, industrial and automotive, and more. The research also examines underlying growth influencers and significant industry vendors, all of which help to support market estimates and growth rates throughout the anticipated period. The market estimates and projections are based on the base year factors and arrived at top-down and bottom-up approaches.

The Japanese rigid plastic packaging market is segmented by product type (bottles and jars, trays and containers, caps and closures, intermediate bulk containers (IMCs), drums, pallets, and other product types), material type (polyethylene (PE) (LDPE & LLDPE and HDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS) and expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and other rigid plastic packaging materials), and by end-use industries (food [candy & confectionary, frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy products, dry foods, meat, poultry and seafood, pet food and other food products], foodservice [quick service restaurants, full-service restaurants, coffee and snack outlets, retail establishments, institutional, hospitality and other foodservice end-uses], beverage, healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, industrial, building and construction, automotive and other end-use industries [household products, and logistics]). The market sizing and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (tons) for all the above segments.

By Product Type Bottles and Jars
Trays and Containers
Caps and Closures
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)
Drums
Pallets
Other Product Types
By Material Polyethylene (PE) LDPE & LLDPE
HDPE
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polystyrene (PS) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Other Rigid Plastic Packaging Materials
By End-Use Industries Food** Candy & Confectionery
Frozen Foods
Fresh Produce
Dairy Products
Dry Foods
Meat, Poultry, And Seafood
Pet Food
Other Food Products
Foodservice** Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)
Full-Service Restaurants (FSRs)
Coffee and Snack Outlets
Retail Establishments
Institutional
Hospitality
Other Foodservice End Uses
Beverage
Healthcare
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Industrial
Building and Construction
Automotive
Other End-user Industries (Household Products, and Logistics)
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Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market Research Faqs

How big is the Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market?

The Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size is expected to reach 2.88 million metric tons in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 3.64% to reach 3.45 million metric tons by 2030.

What is the current Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size is expected to reach 2.88 million metric tons.

Who are the key players in Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market?

Toyo Seiken Group Holdings Ltd., Sonoco Products Company, Sealed Air Corporation, Hokkan Holdings Ltd. and Takemoto Yohki Co. Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market.

What years does this Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size was estimated at 2.78 million metric tons. The report covers the Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Japan Rigid Plastic Packaging Industry Report

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