Australia Returnable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The returnable packaging market in Australia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,558.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6% is expected of Australia returnable packaging market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,039.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$1,558.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6%
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Australia

Australia returnable packaging market highlights

  • The Australia returnable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 1,039.2 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 1,558.5 million by 2030.
  • The Australia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, plastic was the largest revenue generating material in 2023.
  • Metal is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Returnable packaging market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,039.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 1,558.5 million
Growth rate6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPlastic
Fastest growing segmentMetal
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPlastic, Metal, Wood
Key market players worldwideAMETEK Inc, Incitec Pivot Ltd, Packaged Pumping Stations, Tri-pack Packaging Systems, ORBIS Corp., Nefab Group, CHEP, Four U Packaging & Supplies, UBEECO Packaging Solutions, Returnable Packaging Resource, RPP Containers, Brookfield Business Partners LP


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, Australia accounted for 0.9% of the global returnable packaging market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China returnable packaging market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 12,335.8 million by 2030.

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Returnable Packaging Market Scope

Returnable packaging market segmentation & scope
Plastic
Metal
Wood
Pallets
Crates
IBCs
Drums & Barrels
Dunnage
Others
Food & Beverage
Automotive
Consumer Durables
Healthcare
Others

Returnable Packaging Market Companies

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Australia returnable packaging market outlook

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.17% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Australia returnable packaging market based on plastic, metal, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Australia is witnessing a notable growth in the demand for packaging machinery and products. The entire packaging industry is focused majorly on developing packaging solutions to reduce costs and improve efficiency. 

Growth of e-commerce business in the country has triggered a major shift in the packaging demand owing to the changing consumer preferences towards sustainable packaging. 

Environment ministers of Australia founded the Australian Packaging Covenant organization and developed a five-year strategic plan in consultation with Australian states and territory government for the years 2017-2022. 

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Australia returnable packaging market size, by material, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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