Germany Returnable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The returnable packaging market in Germany is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,602.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 6% is expected of Germany returnable packaging market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$6,860.5
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$11,602.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
6%
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Germany returnable packaging market highlights

  • The Germany returnable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 6,860.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11,602.8 million by 2033.
  • The Germany market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% from 2025 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, plastic was the largest revenue generating material in 2024.
  • Metal is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Returnable packaging market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 6,860.5 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 11,602.8 million
Growth rate6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentPlastic
Fastest growing segmentMetal
Historical data2021 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2033
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, Germany accounted for 5.6% of the global returnable packaging market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Europe, Germany returnable packaging market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • UK is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 8,995.7 million by 2033.

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Returnable Packaging Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Myers Industries View profile 1001-5000 Akron, Ohio, United States, North America http://myersindustries.com
VETROPACK View profile 501-1000 Kyiv, Kyyiv, Ukraine, Europe https://www.vetropack.com/
Rehrig Pacific Company View profile 5001-10000 Los Angeles, California, United States, North America http://www.rehrigpacific.com
CHEP View profile 10001+ Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, Europe http://www.chep.com
ORBIS Corp. View profile 1001-5000 Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States, North America http://www.orbiscorporation.com
Schoeller Allibert View profile 1001-5000 Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Europe http://www.schoellerallibert.com/
Amatech View profile 101-250 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, North America https://www.amatechinc.com/
Nefab Group View profile 5001-10000 Jönköping, Jonkopings Lan, Sweden, Europe http://www.nefab.com/
Brambles Ltd View profile 12262 255 George Street, Level 29, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2000 https://www.brambles.com
DS Smith PLC View profile 29672 1 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DL https://www.dssmith.com

Germany returnable packaging market outlook

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 64.53% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Germany returnable packaging market based on plastic, metal, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


Germany is the key market in the European returnable packaging market, holding a share of 22.3% as of 2022. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% over the forecast period due to the increased demand from end use companies including food & beverage, automotive and pharmaceutical industries coupled with increasing demand for sustainable and green packaging solutions. 

The demand for metal-based solutions including crates, pallets and rigid IBCs are expected to grow at a higher pace with a CAGR of 6.8%. This is due to the increased life of the products and rigid feature, which provides strength, durability, and impact resistance to the products that are transported.

Furthermore, despite the decline in exports from 2021, the country has been experiencing an increase in exports from the year 2022. The overall exports experienced a hike of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023. Exports largely include motor vehicles, machinery, chemicals, and consumer durable products. 

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