The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2030

This report provides an analysis of rigid plastic packaging market trends and consumption forecasts for 2025–30 by polymer type, end-use sector, packaging format, production process, and geographic region.

Table of Contents Key Facts and Figures
  • Global rigid plastic packaging consumption is projected at 68.0 million tonnes in 2025 and is forecast to reach almost 81.0 million tonnes by 2030
  • The global market for rigid plastic packaging is forecast to grow at 3.6% CAGR for both value and volume during the period 2025–30
The market for rigid plastic packaging is strongly influenced by economic, demographic and social trends. Global demand will continue to be driven primarily by the faster-growing emerging and developing economies of Asia, the Middle East and Africa during the forecast period. A shift towards a more centralised structure of grocery retailing has also inevitably led to higher levels of rigid plastic packaging.

Rigid plastic packaging is defined as the manufacture, supply and conversion of plastics that are used separately or in combination for primary retail food packaging and non-food applications. This report provides an analysis of rigid plastic packaging market trends and consumption forecasts for 2025–30 by polymer type, end-use sector, packaging format, production process, and geographic region, including leading national markets.

Key Questions
  • Consumers’ sustainability values are pushing brands to prioritise the development ofmore sustainable rigid plastic packaging products. What technologies are gaining traction?
  • How are supply chain disruptions impacting raw materials used for rigid plastic packs?
  • Where will the rigid plastic packaging market show largest growth over the next five years?
  • How are developments in barrier solutions adding value and opening up new applications for rigid plastic packaging?
This report is essential to:
  • Packaging raw material suppliers
  • Packaging converters and manufacturers
  • Retailers and brand owners
About the author
David Platt has a broad range of experience in the plastics and packaging industry. He has authored over 50 market reports for Smithers on subjects including global packaging, rigid plastic packaging, PET packaging, flexible packaging, bioplastics, specialty plastics, high-performance packaging films, pouches, and caps and closures.
The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2030

Name The Future of Rigid Plastic Packaging to 2030

Date 6/9/2025

Price $6750.00
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“The rise of modern retailing is a major driver, with rigid plastic packaging taking a growing share of food and drink packaging formats.”

David Platt

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