Japan Returnable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The returnable packaging market in Japan is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 13,832.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.7% is expected of Japan returnable packaging market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$8,435.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$13,832.7
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
5.7%
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Japan returnable packaging market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Japan returnable packaging market highlights

  • The Japan returnable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 8,435.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 13,832.7 million by 2033.
  • The Japan market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% 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 8,435.4 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 13,832.7 million
Growth rate5.7% (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, Japan accounted for 6.9% 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 Asia Pacific, China returnable packaging market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 15,304.4 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

Japan returnable packaging market outlook

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 65.27% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Japan returnable packaging market based on plastic, metal, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


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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