Industrial Packaging Market Size to Reach USD 101.80 Billion by 2033 Owing to the Surging Industrialization Globally | SNS Insider

U.S. Industrial Packaging Market is Projected to Grow from USD 15.20 Billion in 2025 to USD 21.41 Billion by 2033 Owing to Strong Manufacturing Activity Globally

Austin, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to SNS Insider, The Industrial Packaging Market Size is estimated at USD 70.51 Billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 101.80 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.73% during 2026–2033. Over the course of the forecast period, growing industrialization, thriving international trade, and rising demands for economical and environmentally friendly packaging are anticipated to be the main drivers of market expansion.

The U.S. Industrial Packaging Market is projected to grow from USD 15.20 Billion in 2025E to USD 21.41 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.40%. This growth is being led by strong manufacturing activity, increasing e-commerce logistics and increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions at the leading industrial sectors.

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Expanding Trade and Rapid Industrialization to Boost Market Expansion Globally

The expansion of the industrial packaging market is primarily driven by increasing commerce and rapid industrialization. The demand for long-lasting, reasonably priced, and efficient packaging solutions is expected to rise as manufacturing operations in developing economies increase. Bulk and environmentally friendly packaging sales are also being fueled by the growing exports of food, chemicals, and pharmaceutical goods. The market is expanding due to the growing usage of smart packaging technologies and innovative materials to improve environmental compliance, safety, and traceability.

Major Players Analysis Listed in the Industrial Packaging Market Report

• International Paper Company
• WestRock Company
• Amcor plc
• Berry Global Group, Inc.
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Mondi Group plc
• Smurfit Kappa Group plc
• Crown Holdings, Inc.
• Sonoco Products Company
• Greif, Inc.
• SCHÜTZ GmbH & Co. KGaA
• Mauser Packaging Solutions
• DS Smith plc
• Huhtamäki Oyj
• Orora Limited
• Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
• Bemis Company, Inc.
• Time Technoplast Ltd.
• Nampak Limited
• Schoeller Allibert

Industrial Packaging Market Segmentation Analysis

By Product Type

Drums held the largest market share of 32.47% in 2025 as it is widely used in chemical, oil and food industry for secure transportation of bulk products. Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 5.62% during 2026–2033 due to increasing automation, export-oriented industries, and cost-effective large size packaging of liquids and semi-solids.

By Material

Plastic dominated with a 41.83% share in 2025 due to its lightweight, versatility and durability that provide effective protective functionalities of goods during storage and transportation. Paperboard is projected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 6.15% during the forecast period driven by environmental efforts encouraging biodegradable forms.

By Packaging Design

Rigid Packaging accounted for the highest market share of 37.29% in 2025 due to possession of high strength, stability and product protection, which are required for chemicals, automotive and food industries. Active Packaging is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 6.42% through 2026–2033 driven by the increasing penetration of smart technologies for improved safety, shelf life and traceability.

By Application

Chemicals & Petrochemicals held the largest share of 34.68% in 2025 due to the high-volume trade and the requirement of robust containers to safely transport hazardous material. Pharmaceuticals is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 5.78% during 2026–2033 due to increased healthcare production and stringent safety regulations.

Based on Region, Asia Pacific Dominated with the Biggest Market Share in 2025 and North America is Expected to Grow with Significant CAGR in the Market During 2026-2033

The Asia Pacific Industrial Packaging Market dominated the landscape with a 39.62% share in 2025. Fast industrialization, growing manufacturing bases and strong export production in countries such as China, India, Japan and South Korea are driving the growth. 

The North America Industrial Packaging Market is expanding steadily, driven by strong manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries in the U.S. and Canada. Growing emphasis on sustainable and recyclable packaging materials is shaping market strategies across sectors. 

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Industrial Packaging Market Recent Developments

• In April 2025, International Paper Company broke ground on a new sustainable packaging facility in Waterloo, Iowa. The plant focuses on producing eco-friendly corrugated solutions for the food and beverage sector, reinforcing the company’s strategy toward greener manufacturing and supply chain efficiency.
• In March 2025, WestRock Company launched EverGrow Fiber-Based Produce Packaging, replacing plastic clamshells. The recyclable solution reduces single-use plastic and supports circular economy goals, expanding WestRock’s sustainable packaging offerings for fresh produce.

Exclusive Sections of the Report (The USPs):

• PRODUCTION & MATERIAL EFFICIENCY METRICS – helps you evaluate manufacturing throughput, material utilization rates, batch consistency, and strength performance of industrial packaging across facilities.
• OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE & LOAD HANDLING METRICS – helps you understand load-bearing capacity, handling efficiency, stacking stability, and real-world usability in industrial and logistics environments.
• REUSABILITY & LIFECYCLE ASSESSMENT METRICS – helps you identify recycling performance, reuse potential, product lifecycle benchmarks, and replacement intervals to optimize cost and sustainability outcomes.
• SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS RELIABILITY INDEX – helps you assess inventory turnover, lead times, transport efficiency, and fulfillment consistency across regional and global distribution networks.
• QUALITY ASSURANCE & SAFETY COMPLIANCE METRICS – helps you benchmark compliance with industrial material standards, inspection performance, and packaging integrity during production.
• ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE & CONTAINMENT PERFORMANCE – helps you gauge resistance to temperature and humidity stress, leak-proofing efficiency, and containment reliability during storage and transportation.

Industrial Packaging Market Report Scope

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