The container liners market is expected to register positive growth through 2023, with the overall valuation forecast to reach USD 891 million this year. FMI projects container liners sales to increase at 4.6% CAGR between 2023 and 2033.
As per FMI analysis, revenue generated in the market registered a 3% year-on-year growth in 2021 over 2020. Global consumption reached 519,353 tons by the end of 2021. Now the market is projected to expand at 4.2% CAGR over the forecast period in terms of sales volume.
Globally the surge of transportation and related activities have increased the usage of containers as a result of the development in seaborne transportation. This factor is driving demand for bulk packaging solutions such as container liners.
Cleaning and making containers ready to ship again incurs huge costs. With the use of container liners, shipping companies are eliminating these costs, which is the main factor leading to surging demand.
As soon as the shipping container is ready to ship, it increases the operational revenue for the shipping line. Considering this, the usage of cost-saving packaging solutions, including container liners, may continue to increase worldwide.
Transportation of liquids and other minerals that are supposed to be transported in a protective packaging solution is carried out using container liners, which provide a protective layer between the goods and the container surface. Overall, container liner sales might be driven by a cost-effective packaging solution for bulk cargo.
The rise in manufacturing industries across the world is increasing the international trade of goods from one part of the world to another. Also, the increasing demand for international trade results in the increased use of protective packaging solutions, such as container liners, which are the preferred choice of shippers and manufacturers over the globe.
The increase in demand for goods made in one part of the world and exported to other parts of the world is also contributing to the growth of container liners in the market. For example, the chemicals and cattle feed manufactured in India are in high demand in European countries such as France, Germany, and Italy. The cheaper production of some products in developing countries forces a few of the global players to manufacture goods in developing countries and then supply them in others parts of the world.
Manufacturing industries offer a lucrative growth opportunity for the container liner market. Commodities packaged in a container have to go through a lot of rough conditions during transit from one region to another. They also need to withstand temperature fluctuations. By using container liners, which are highly temperature resistant, the cargo is protected from both high and low temperatures while shipping.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Container Liner Market Share (2022) | USD 866.5 million |
| Container Liner Market Size Value (2023) | USD 891 million |
| Container Liner Market Size Value (2033) | USD 1,403.6 million |
| Container Liner Market Growth Rate (2023 to 2033) | 4.6% |
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The global container liner market is driven by the rapid expansion of the shipping and logistics industry. FMI has forecast the container liners market to rise at 4.6% CAGR between the years 2023 and 2033, with a Y-o-Y growth of 3% from 2016 to 2022.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Jan - Jun (H1), 2021 (A) | 2.9% |
| Jan - Jun (H1), 2022 Projected (P) | 2.7% |
| Jan - Jun (H1), 2022 Outlook (O) | 3.3% |
| BPS: H1,2022 (O) - H1,2022 (A) | 40 |
| BPS: H1,2022 (O) - H1,2021 (A) | 60 |
After the pandemic, the food & beverage sector had a boom, as the supply chain of agro-products and essential items was uninterrupted. This has contributed positively to the growth of the global container liner market.
The pharmaceutical industry also witnessed growth in demand for pharmaceutical raw materials as demand for medicines and necessary equipment was exponentially rising due to the outbreak of the deadly virus. Therefore, the transportation of pharmaceutical goods increased positively and impacted the global container liner market.
The re-usability of container liners makes them a best-suited bulk packaging option for manufacturers worldwide while shipping their commodities. Moreover, the bulk material packed in container liners provides the advantage of easy retrieval of commodities from the container.
The container and the container liner are ready for re-use in no time, which saves the cost and time of the shipper. The products shipped in container liners are protected from external moisture and humidity present in the air, which is harmful to the chemical and agricultural products shipped in the container.
Manufacturers and shipping partners can promote themselves as sustainable practitioner by the usage of recyclable material for the transit of bulk cargo from one part to across the world.
Container liners are used in various industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and minerals. All these industries have a wide range of applications for container liners according to their industry and shipping requirements.
Container liners are available in different sizes depending on the size of the shipping containers. For example, they are available in sizes - 20 feet, 30 feet, and 40 feet to cater to all types of shipping needs.
The types of container liners available include end fill, which is used for filling the whole container. Open-top container liner, which is mainly used for transporting liquids and other chemicals, and top fill and wide access container liner are used to transport palletized goods and liquid products that are filled from above the container.
Thus, container liners are suited for all types of industrial and shipping requirements and are often made by manufacturers as per required industry standards. All these factors are set to affect the global container liner market positively.
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| Attributes | Statistics |
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| The United States Market Value 2022 | USD 287 million |
| The United States Market Share | 17.1% |
North America is currently a booming market during the forecast period, as according to the analysis, the United States is expected to hold more than 85% of the market share in the North American region till 2033. According to Section 416 of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the transporter or shipper has to ensure that food or food products are not transported under conditions that may render the food.
These safety regulations are set to boost the market for bulk packaging solutions like container liners in the United States. Furthermore, the United States remains one of the world's leading markets for pharmaceuticals, making it a key exporter of pharmaceutical drugs and chemicals across the world. The container liner is the preferred choice for transporting bulk pharmaceutical cargo across the globe, giving global container liners positive growth.
| Attributes | Statistics |
|---|---|
| The United Kingdom Market Value 2022 | USD 30.7 million |
| The United Kingdom Market Share | 3.5% |
The container liner market in the United Kingdom is expected to record a 4% CAGR over the forecasted period. The building & construction sector may witness exponential growth at more than 5% for the upcoming decade, as a result of fast-paced infrastructural developments in the country. As per the analysis, the United Kingdom is a key market contributing to the growth of the global container liner market for the upcoming decade.
Also, the presence of leading players in the country is creating lucrative growth opportunities. With the demand for bulk packaging solutions consistently rising across various industries, the United Kingdom could present a conducive environment for the growth of the market in the coming years.
| Attributes | Statistics |
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| Germany Market Value 2022 | USD 33.4 million |
| Germany Market Share | 3.9% |
Germany is one of the key producers in the pharmaceutical sector. It is estimated to hold a market share of almost 14% in the Europe container liner market by 2033. A few of the leading pharmaceutical companies are developing innovative products and materials used in medicines and drugs, which are in high demand in all parts of the world. For transportation of those pharmaceutical materials, container liners are used as a contamination-proof bulk packaging solution.
| Attributes | Statistics |
|---|---|
| India Market Value 2022 | USD 30.6 million |
| India Market Share | 3.5% |
India is expected to hold a market share of more than 13% of the South Asia container liner market by 2031. The expansion of the chemical industry may present attractive prospects for container liner sales in India. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), under the Union Budget 2021 to 2022, the government of India allocated nearly USD 32.2 million to the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals.
This may give tailwinds to chemical industry operations. Due to large-scale manufacturing, the country has emerged as a key exporter of chemicals to almost all parts of the world. The rising exports of chemicals by India mean a rise in demand for bulk protective packaging solutions such as container liners. Also, the domestic consumption and transportation of chemicals within India have risen, and all these factors directly impact the growth of the global container liner market.
| Regional Pad Printing Machine Markets | CAGR (2023 to 2033) |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4% |
| China | 7.5% |
| India | 7.3% |
Shipping containers of 20 feet capacity is expected to have more than 70% market share in the year 2023. They are most preferred for the transportation of all kinds of goods from one place to another. Twenty feet container liners are a globally accepted bulk packaging solution.
Twenty feet is the standard and smallest size available for the container liners to keep the bulk cargo safe from moisture and corrosion during the voyage and acts as an equal package to the entire cargo of the container.
According to the material type, the polyethylene material type is expected to hold a market share of more than 31% in 2023 and is anticipated to remain the sustainable material type for manufacturing container liners over the forecasted period. The usage of sustainable materials such as polypropylene and polyvinyl chloride to make bulk packaging solutions, which does not have any adverse effects on nature, adds to the popularity of container liner.
The prices of the materials such as polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, and others are highest in Europe as compared to other regions in the world.
Metallized film material is a pricey material globally. North America ranks second in terms of prices for the raw materials used in manufacturing container liners. The Asia Pacific, except Japan market, has the lowest prices for container liners, as several polymers used to make container liners can be easily procured there.
Japan, as a developed market of container liners, ranks third in the price of raw materials globally. In Latin American, the prices of polymers used in the manufacturing of container liners are slightly lower compared to Japan. The Middle Eastern & African region has the second lowest prices of raw materials used to make container liners globally.
The end fill and wide access types of container liners may account for a market share of 38% and 28%, respectively, in the year 2023. Their demand is expected to rise due to increasing applications in the chemical, food & beverage, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Long-term logistical solutions faced by the end users to transport bulk cargo, keeping it safe from harsh weather, corrosion, and contaminations risks, were solved by the innovation of end fill and wide access container liners.
The agriculture and food and beverage industry are expected to hold a market share of 17% and 27%, respectively, in the year 2023. These are the key end users exhibiting increasing export and transportation of finished goods. Expansion of these industries may therefore fuel the demand for packaging solutions to ship bulk cargo from one place to another. This is expected to contribute to the growth of the container liner market.
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Companies operating in the container liner market are aiming at strategic collaborations and strategic partnerships with other manufacturers to expand their product portfolio.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2016 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | USD million for Value |
| Key Regions Covered | North America; Latin America; Europe; Japan; Asia Pacific excluding Japan; The Middle East and Africa |
| Key Countries Covered | United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, China, Japan, India, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, Northern Africa, South Africa, and Türkiye |
| Key Segments Covered | Material Type, Capacity Type, Product Type, End Use, and Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | Greif, Inc.; Thrace Plastics Holding and Commercial S.A.; LC Packaging International B.V.; Berry Global, Inc.; Ven Pack; United Bags Inc.; CDF Corporation; Emmbi, Inc.; Rishi FIBC Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Nier Systems Inc.; Display Pack, Inc.; Composite Containers LLC.; Bulk Corp International; Bulk-Pack, Inc.; Ozerden Plastik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS |
| Report Coverage | Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives |
| Customization & Pricing | Available upon Request |
The market is estimated to secure a valuation of USD 891 million in 2023.
The market is estimated to reach USD 1,403.6 by 2033.
20 foot holds high revenue potential.
The United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany dominate the global market.
The market is forecast to register a CAGR of 4.6% through 2033.
1. Executive Summary | Container Liner Market 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 5. Global Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Material Type 5.1. Polypropylene 5.2. Polyvinyl Chloride 5.3. Polyethylene 5.4. Metallized Film 5.5. Others 6. Global Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Capacity Type 6.1. 20 Foot 6.2. 30 Foot 6.3. 40 Foot 7. Global Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Product Type 7.1. End Fill 7.2. Open Top 7.3. Top Fill 7.4. Wide Access 8. Global Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End Use 8.1. Agriculture 8.2. Chemical 8.3. Building & Construction 8.4. Mining 8.5. Food & Beverage 8.6. Pharmaceutical 9. Global Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 9.1. North America 9.2. Latin America 9.3. Europe 9.4. Asia Pacific 9.5. MEA 10. North America Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. Latin America Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. Europe Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. Asia Pacific Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. MEA Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 15. Key Countries Analysis 16. Market Structure Analysis 17. Competition Analysis 17.1. Greif, Inc. 17.2. Thrace Plastics Holding and Commercial S.A. 17.3. LC Packaging International B.V. 17.4. Berry Global, Inc. 17.5. Ven Pack 17.6. United Bags Inc. 17.7. CDF Corporation 17.8. Emmbi, Inc. 17.9. Rishi FIBC Solutions Pvt. Ltd. 17.10. Nier Systems Inc. 17.11. Display Pack, Inc. 17.12. Composite Containers LLC. 17.13. Bulk Corp International 17.14. Bulk-Pack, Inc. 18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 19. Research Methodology
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