South Africa Returnable Packaging Market Size & Outlook

The returnable packaging market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 1,229.3 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 4.8% is expected of South Africa returnable packaging market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$807.2
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$1,229.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
4.8%
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South Africa returnable packaging market highlights

  • The South Africa returnable packaging market generated a revenue of USD 807.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,229.3 million by 2033.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% 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 807.2 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 1,229.3 million
Growth rate4.8% (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, South Africa accounted for 0.7% 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 Middle East & Africa, South Africa returnable packaging market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 1,229.3 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

South Africa returnable packaging market outlook

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Plastic was the largest segment with a revenue share of 63.88% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa returnable packaging market based on plastic, metal, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


South Africa is one of the promising countries in the Middle East and Africa and is emerging as a manufacturing hub over the past decade. Lack of structured incentives for waste management, and recycling, and lack of awareness among the industry participants regarding sustainable and green packaging are the major challenges faced by the local government. 

The food and beverage industry is one of the promising industries in South Africa. Exports of agricultural products were valued at USD 10.7 billion in 2019 which included export of citrus, table grapes, wine, corn, and wool. Increasing exports of these products are expected to create demand for bulk packaging solutions like FIBCs, crates, and containers in the countries. 

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the promising industries in South Africa. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a sudden surge in demand for healthcare equipment in the country. 

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