North America Returnable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The returnable packaging market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 52,296.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is expected of North America returnable packaging market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$32,410.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$52,296.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
5.5%
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North America returnable packaging market highlights

  • The North America returnable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 32,410.7 million in 2024.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% 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.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 32,410.7 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 52,296.8 million
Growth rate5.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentPlastic
Fastest growing segmentMetal
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 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, North America region accounted for 26.6% of the global returnable packaging market in 2024.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 82,180.8 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

North America returnable packaging market outlook

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 66.92% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America returnable packaging market based on plastic, metal, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


North America is among the prominent regions for the returnable packaging market, with a share of 26.9% in 2022. This is mainly due to large-sized pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, and automotive companies in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. 

In July 2020, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) substituted United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). NAFTA was aimed at boosting the trade between North American countries. Thus, such an optimistic political scenario or trade relations are likely to favor the market growth in the region. 

Plastic dominated the material segment in the North American market with a share of 63.6% in 2022, and the segment is likely to witness robust growth from 2023 to 2030. The sturdy nature, low cost, and low weight of plastic-based reusable packaging containers are mainly attributed to the segment’s highest share in 2022.

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