Europe Protective Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The protective packaging market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 8,819.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.1% is expected of Europe protective packaging market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$6,655.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$8,819.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
4.1%
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Europe protective packaging market highlights

  • The Europe protective packaging market generated a revenue of USD 6,655.8 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, flexible was the largest revenue generating type in 2023.
  • Flexible is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Germany is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


Europe data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 6,655.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 8,819.5 million
Growth rate4.1% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentFlexible
Fastest growing segmentFlexible
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFlexible, Foam, Rigid
Key market players worldwideSealed Air Corp, Sonoco Products Co, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, WestRock Co, Huhtamäki Oyj, DS Smith PLC, Pregis, Pro-Pac Packaging (Aust) Pty Ltd, Dow Inc, Intertape polymer group, Storopack, International Paper Co, EcoEnclose, Point Five Packaging, Universal Protective Packaging


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 18.7% of the global protective packaging market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 23,057.9 million by 2030.

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Flexible was the largest segment with a revenue share of 66.48% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe protective packaging market based on flexible, foam, rigid covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Europe was third largest region in terms of packaging consumption across the globe, accounted for 19.25% of the global volume share. 

The growth is driven by, increasing popularity of online purchase in western European major economies such as the UK, Germany, France, along with other European nations like Russia and Italy.

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