Global Returnable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The returnable packaging industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 173,049.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6% is expected of the worldwide returnable packaging industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$115,396.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$173,049.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global returnable packaging market highlights

  • The global returnable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 115,396.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 173,049.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plastic accounted for a revenue of USD 73,160.1 million in 2023.
  • Metal is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 115,396.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 173,049.5 million
Growth rate6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlastic
Fastest growing segmentMetal
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlastic, Metal, Wood

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 26.7% of the global returnable packaging market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,069.1 million by 2030.

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.4% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global returnable packaging market based on plastic, metal, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Returnable Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    • Wood
  • Global Returnable Packaging Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Pallets
    • Crates
    • IBCs
    • Drums & Barrels
    • Dunnage
    • Others
  • Global Returnable Packaging End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Food & Beverage
    • Automotive
    • Consumer Durables
    • Healthcare
    • Others

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Global returnable packaging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Returnable packaging market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global returnable packaging market share, by material, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Returnable packaging market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global returnable packaging market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global returnable packaging market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Material 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 24,626.1 25,805.8 26,743.1 28,009.0 29,377.1 30,841.9 32,410.7 34,092.3 35,895.7 37,830.7 39,908.4 42,140.7 44,540.3 5.4%
Europe 22,990.3 24,102.4 25,019.9 26,246.5 27,571.0 28,991.8 30,516.2 32,152.9 33,911.2 35,801.2 37,833.5 40,023.4 42,385.1 5.6%
Asia Pacific 32,211.6 34,199.5 35,867.1 38,012.2 40,363.5 42,902.4 45,646.1 48,612.8 51,823.4 55,300.4 59,068.4 63,154.9 67,590.3 6.7%
Latin America 6,569.9 6,908.0 7,183.9 7,549.9 7,949.7 8,379.0 8,839.8 9,335.1 9,867.7 10,440.7 11,057.5 11,722.1 12,438.6 5.8%
MEA 3,478.1 3,614.9 3,736.6 3,903.7 4,086.1 4,281.2 4,489.9 4,713.3 4,952.6 5,209.1 5,484.3 5,779.0 6,095.2 5.2%
Overall 89,876.0 94,630.6 98,550.6 103,721.3 109,347.4 115,396.3 121,902.7 128,906.4 136,450.6 144,582.1 153,352.1 162,820.1 173,049.5 6.0%

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