Secondary Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Secondary Packaging Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Folding Cartons, Corrugated Boxes, Plastic Crates, Wraps and Films, and Other Product Types), End-User Industry (Food, Beverage, Healthcare, Consumer Electronics, Personal Care and Household Care, and Other End-User Industries), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Segments.

Secondary Packaging Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Secondary Packaging Market Size

Secondary Packaging Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 276.93 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 339.20 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.14 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Secondary Packaging Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Secondary Packaging Market Analysis

The Secondary Packaging Market size is estimated at USD 276.93 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 339.20 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.14% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • Secondary packaging plays a pivotal role in product protection by holding them together and optimizing the product for transportation. Cartons, trays, and film bundles are a few examples of secondary packaging available in several shapes and sizes. Secondary packaging is also important for brand marketing and product display.
  • The increasing deployment of secondary packaging for multiple end-user industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and household care, is boosting market growth.
  • Companies providing secondary packaging aim for circularity and sustainability as a growth strategy to increase the availability of recycled solutions for secondary packaging applications. In June 2023, LyondellBasell and AFA Nord entered a partnership to recycle post-commercial flexible secondary packaging waste. In the joint venture, LMF Nord GmbH planned to build a recycling plant to turn LDPE waste into quality recycled plastic material that can be used in packaging.
  • Secondary packaging in healthcare is used to provide an additional level of protection and organization for primary packaging, including bottles, vials, and blisters. Secondary packaging can also provide important information about the product, such as dosage instructions, expiration dates, and regulatory information, and help prevent counterfeiting and tampering, thus boosting product demand.
  • Various manufacturers of secondary packaging are subject to stringent regulations, which can make it challenging for them to innovate new products. Also, evolving consumer preferences for secondary packaging can make it difficult for manufacturers to compete in the market.

Secondary Packaging Industry Overview

The secondary packaging market is fragmented, with major players adopting various growth strategies, such as mergers and acquisitions, new product launches, expansions, joint ventures, partnerships, and others, to strengthen their position in the market. Some of the major players in the market are Amcor, International Paper Company, Reynolds Packaging, Stora Enso, WestRock, Ball Corporation, and Berry Global.

  • May 2024: Mondi unveiled a new secondary paper packaging solution, "TrayWrap," to replace plastic shrink film used for food and beverage products. TrayWrap is made from 100% krafted paper, which is fully recyclable.
  • September 2023: WestRock, a United States-based company, merged with Smurfit Kappa, an Ireland-based company, to create Smurfit WestRock to manufacture sustainable packaging solutions. The joint venture was a strategic move by the companies to expand Smurfit's product portfolio in corrugated and containerboard, along with regional expansion for various end-user markets.

Secondary Packaging Market Leaders

  1. Amcor PLC

  2. International Paper Company

  3. Stora Enso Oyj

  4. Berry Global Inc.

  5. Packaging Company of America

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Secondary Packaging Market News

  • April 2024: International Paper Company (IP), a US company, announced the acquisition of DS Smith, a London-based packaging company, for USD 7.2 billion. This strategic acquisition was intended to strengthen IP's operations in Europe through innovation and sustainability.
  • September 2023: Coca-Cola HBC AG launched innovative plastic-free secondary packaging for their 1.5 liter Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite drinks in Austria. The company uses LitePac Top cardboard, which is completely recyclable, for large multipack bottles packaged in plastic shrink wrap in Austria with an initiative to save 200 tonnes of plastic each year.

Secondary 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 Buyers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Impact of the Geo-Political Scenarios on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growing Industrial and Consumer Activities across the World
    • 5.1.2 Increased Need for Safe Transportation
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Changing Consumer Needs and Awareness Towards a Sustainable Environment

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Product Type
    • 6.1.1 Folding Cartons
    • 6.1.2 Corrugated Boxes
    • 6.1.3 Plastic Crates
    • 6.1.4 Wraps and Films
  • 6.2 By End-user Industry
    • 6.2.1 Food
    • 6.2.2 Beverage
    • 6.2.3 Healthcare
    • 6.2.4 Consumer Electronics
    • 6.2.5 Personal Care and Household Care
  • 6.3 By Geography
    • 6.3.1 North America
    • 6.3.2 Europe
    • 6.3.3 Asia Pacific
    • 6.3.4 Latin America
    • 6.3.5 Middle East and Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Amcor PLC
    • 7.1.2 Berry Global Inc.
    • 7.1.3 Packaging Corporation of America
    • 7.1.4 Stora Enso Oyj
    • 7.1.5 WestRock Company
    • 7.1.6 Ball Corporation
    • 7.1.7 International Paper Company
    • 7.1.8 Sealed Air Corporation
    • 7.1.9 Reynolds Group Holdings
    • 7.1.10 Mondi Group
    • 7.1.11 Multi-Pack Solutions LLC
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Secondary Packaging Industry Segmentation

Secondary packaging refers to the packaging that is used to group and protect the individual units of a product that are already contained within the primary packaging. It is typically designed to provide additional protection during transportation and storage, as well as to facilitate distribution and handling of the product.

The secondary packaging market is segmented by product type (folding cartons, corrugated boxes, plastic crates, wraps and films, and other product types), end-user industry (food, beverage, healthcare, consumer electronics, personal care and household care, and other end-user industries), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the segments.

By Product Type Folding Cartons
Corrugated Boxes
Plastic Crates
Wraps and Films
By End-user Industry Food
Beverage
Healthcare
Consumer Electronics
Personal Care and Household Care
By Geography North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Secondary Packaging Market Research FAQs

How big is the Secondary Packaging Market?

The Secondary Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 276.93 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.14% to reach USD 339.20 billion by 2030.

What is the current Secondary Packaging Market size?

In 2025, the Secondary Packaging Market size is expected to reach USD 276.93 billion.

Who are the key players in Secondary Packaging Market?

Amcor PLC, International Paper Company, Stora Enso Oyj, Berry Global Inc. and Packaging Company of America are the major companies operating in the Secondary Packaging Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Secondary Packaging Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Secondary Packaging Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Secondary Packaging Market.

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

In 2024, the Secondary Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 265.47 billion. The report covers the Secondary Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Secondary Packaging Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Secondary Packaging Industry Report

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