Japan Returnable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The returnable packaging market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,739.9 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 5.6% is expected of Japan returnable packaging market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$8,010.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$11,739.9
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
5.6%
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Japan

Japan returnable packaging market highlights

  • The Japan returnable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 8,010.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 11,739.9 million by 2030.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% 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 8,010.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 11,739.9 million
Growth rate5.6% (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, Japan accounted for 6.9% 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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Japan returnable packaging market outlook

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 61.94% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan returnable packaging market based on plastic, metal, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The growth is backed by the increasing demand from automobile, consumer electronics and food & beverage industries. Furthermore, the food and beverage industry in the country has been registering strong growth rates. 

The packed food segment along has been experiencing an average growth of 8% year-on-year. This is due to the increased demand for packaged food among the working population coupled with the presence of many players in the packaged food space. 

Key players in the packaged food market include Meiji Holdings Co Ltd, JA Group, and Yamazaki Baking Co Ltd. New drug research & development and high-product quality are some of the competitive advantages offered by the Japanese pharmaceutical industry. 

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