Global Protective Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The global protective packaging market size was estimated at USD 37,860.1 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 56,972.8 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$37,860.1
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$56,972.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
4.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global protective packaging market highlights

  • The global protective packaging market generated a revenue of USD 37,860.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 56,972.8 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 4.4% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, flexible accounted for a revenue of USD 26,848.6 million in 2024.
  • Flexible is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 37,860.1 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 56,972.8 million
Growth rate4.4% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentFlexible
Fastest growing segmentFlexible
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFlexible, Foam, Rigid

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 26.3% of the global protective packaging market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 8,640.6 million by 2033.

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Protective Packaging Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Universal Protective Packaging View profile 11-50 Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States, North America https://www.uppi.com
Point Five Packaging View profile 1-10 Bensenville, Illinois, United States, North America https://www.p5pkg.com
EcoEnclose View profile 11-50 Louisville, Colorado, United States, North America https://www.ecoenclose.com
Storopack View profile 1001-5000 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America http://storopack.us
Pro-Pac Packaging (Aust) Pty Ltd View profile 251-500 Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.pro-pac.com.au
Intertape polymer group View profile 1001-5000 Sarasota, Florida, United States, North America http://www.itape.com/
Pregis View profile 501-1000 Riva Del Garda, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe https://www.pregis.it/
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC View profile 47000 Beech Hill, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, Dublin, Ireland, D04 N2R2 https://www.smurfitkappa.com
DS Smith PLC View profile 29672 1 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DL https://www.dssmith.com
International Paper Co View profile 39000 6400 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, United States, 38197 https://www.internationalpaper.com
WestRock Co View profile 56100 1000 Abernathy Road, North East, Atlanta, GA, United States, 30328 https://www.westrock.com
Sealed Air Corp View profile 17000 2415 Cascade Pointe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28208 https://www.sealedair.com
Dow Inc View profile 35900 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 https://www.dow.com
Huhtamäki Oyj View profile 17868 Revontulenkuja 1, Espoo, Finland, 02100 https://www.huhtamaki.com
Sonoco Products Co View profile 23000 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 http://www.sonoco.com

Global protective packaging market outlook

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Flexible was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.92% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global protective packaging market based on flexible, foam, rigid covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Protective Packaging Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Flexible
    • Foam
    • Rigid
  • Global Protective Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Paper & Paperboard
    • Plastic
    • Plastic Foams
    • Others
  • Global Protective Packaging Function Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Void Fill
    • Wrapping
    • Insulation
    • Blocking & Bracing
    • Cushioning
  • Global Protective Packaging End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Food & Beverage
    • Industrial Goods
    • Consumer Electronics
    • Household Appliances
    • Healthcare
    • Automotive
    • Others

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