The returnable transport packaging market is estimated to secure a valuation of USD 27.81 billion in 2023 and is estimated to rise to USD 45.73 billion by 2033. The market is capturing a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period.
The following factor driving the market are:
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Local consumers are more inclined towards ‘value for money, which has compelled logistics service providers in the regions. Growing urbanization in emerging economies has created more demand for in-transit damage protection solutions such as dunnage airbags.
Dunnage airbags have therefore witnessed maximum usage by packers and movers. FMI predicts sales in Asia Pacific to continue growing with the expansion of manufacturing and packaging industries.
This trend will continue well over the future as APAC emerges as a hotspot for sales of cost-effective packaging solutions. Dunnage airbags are usually made of paper which is environmentally friendly. Therefore, they are expected to be used increasingly by medium- to small-sized packers & movers.
The use of the container is growing fast for transporting chemicals such as paints, coatings, and dyes. IBCs are one of the most suitable returnable transport packaging solutions for shipping harmful and corrosive fluids. They also play a dual role as an effective warehouse storage option.
Paints, coatings, and dyes are a demanding industry that requires storage and transport containers that can stay inert to various chemical reactions and successfully deliver the product without affecting its quality. Many paint and coatings products meet the criteria for hazardous materials that require a safe container or packaging solution. Improper packaging solutions can harm the property of chemicals and the surrounding.
The need for safe, cost-effective, and secure packaging solutions propels the demand for returnable transport packaging. The need for secure transportation of hazardous products in the paints, coatings, and dyes industry is attributed to boosting the demand for shipping containers.
| Attributes | Details |
|---|---|
| Market CAGR (2023 to 2033) | 5.1% |
| Market Valuation (2023) | USD 27.81 billion |
| Market Valuation (2033) | USD 45.73 billion |
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According to Future Market Insights, the global returnable transport packaging market registered a healthy 5.1% CAGR during the forecast period. Historically, the market secured a CAGR of 3.2% between 2018 and 2022.
During the COVID-19 situation, the demand for returnable transport packaging declined due to the supply chain, government regulations, and global production process. After a temporary shutdown, the manufacturers more efficiently operate their work to cover the losses. The supply chain and distribution channels are uplifting the market expansion by 2033.
The market is estimated to reach USD 45.73 billion during the forecast period. Historically, the market stood at USD 24.52 billion from 2017 to 2022.
| Segments | Product Type |
|---|---|
| Top Categories | IBC |
| Historic CAGR | 4.1% |
| Forecast CAGR | 6.4% |
| Segments | Material Type |
|---|---|
| Top Categories | Plastic |
| Historic CAGR | 2.9% |
| Forecast CAGR | 4.6% |
| Segments | End User |
|---|---|
| Top Categories | Building & Construction |
| Historic CAGR | 3.7% |
| Forecast CAGR | 5.8% |
Based on the product type, the IBC segment is capturing a CAGR of 6.4% by 2033. The rising demand for packaging solutions is increasing the demand for IBC during the forecast period. This segment holds a maximum share in transporting the bulk of the supply chain with the excellent packaging of goods.
The rising demand for reliable, sufficient, and protected goods from damage increases the adoption of returnable transport packaging. In the historical period, the IBC captured a CAGR of 4.1% between 2017 and 2022.
By material type, the plastic segment is anticipated to dominate the global market by securing a CAGR of 4.6% by 2033. The plastic segment, however, is estimated to hold around 69% of the market share in 2021. On the flip side, concerns about the accumulation of plastic waste and single-use plastic ban imposed across several countries, the paper and wood segments at a higher pace. In the historical period, the plastic segment secured a CAGR of 2.9% between 2017 and 2022.
Based on end users, the building & construction segment is anticipated to hold a maximum share of 5.8% by 2033. The growing demand for transporting goods in construction activities is fueling market expansion. The manufacturers in the construction sector develop goods from returnable packaging products, which advance the market size.
The increasing demand for tools, rubble, machine, and construction materials propels the market growth. Historically, the building & construction segment captured a CAGR of 3.7% between 2017 and 2022.
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Germany holds the leading share of the Europe market. According to FMI, Germany is anticipated to account for around 15% of sales of returnable transport packaging in the next five years.
The demand for reusable containers in Germany is increasing due to the growing chemical industry. According to Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), German chemical companies generate 27% of the total production in the EU-28 chemical industry.
Germany was considered the fourth biggest market for chemicals in 2019. Germany’s chemical industry is leading in Europe. On the back of this factor, the demand for reusable containers is anticipated to grow within the German returnable transport packaging market for the transport of chemicals.
The United Kingdom is the second-highest market for returnable transport packaging in Europe. The target market is anticipated to reach a USD ~827 Million valuation in 2021. The expanding food and beverages industry has created high demand for returnable crates and containers. The sales are propelled by the growing need for safe, protective, damage-free, and environmentally friendly transport packaging solutions across the United Kingdom food sector.
According to the Food and Drink Federation (FDA), the food and drink industry was the biggest manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom in terms of turnover in 2019. Also, the food & drink export in the United Kingdom exceeded over £23 billion. Overall, the expanding food and drink industry in the United Kingdom is estimated to fuel the demand for returnable crates and containers.
China is anticipated to account for the leading share in the East Asia market. As per FMI, the China market will hold around 3/5th by the end of the next five years.
According to World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS), the export in China was USD 2,498 Billion in 2019. China is considered to be a leading exporter in the world. The increasing export activities will create an opportunity to expand the China returnable transport packaging market.
The rising export activities have fuelled the demand for bulk packaging solutions offering cost benefits and catering to the sustainability concern in China. It is expected to bolster the demand for returnable transport packaging.
India is anticipated to account for around 40% of the South Asia market by the end of 2021. The expanding logistic sector and the growing FIBC industry are estimated to create growth opportunities for the Indian returnable transport packaging market in India during the forecasted period.
According to Indian Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (IFIBCA), the FIBC industry in India has grown four times in the last ten years. It indicates that the market for returnable transport packaging will record impressive growth in India.
The essential players are playing crucial roles in the global market by investing millions of dollars in research and development activities. These players adopt innovative technology to produce cost-effective products for end-use industries. The prominent players upsurge the market through their marketing methodologies, including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, and agreements.
Recent Developments in the Global Market are:
Innovations by key players operating in the returnable container market offer smart packaging solutions, including pallets, IBCs or crates comprised of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) microchips to help collect information, trace, and track, and recording.
These innovations also are intended to optimize inventory management. The increasing demand for smart packaging is anticipated to boost the demand for returnable containers integrated with advanced technologies for offering advanced solutions. It also helps in making the supply chain more automated and saves time.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2033 |
| Historical Data Available for | 2017 to 2022 |
| Market Analysis | USD Billion for Value |
| Key Countries Covered | USA, Canada, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, GCC Countries, Turkey, Northern Africa, and South Africa |
| Key Segments Covered | Product Type, Material Type, End Use Industry, Region |
| Key Companies Profiled | Grief, Inc.; Brambles Limited; Mauser Packaging Solutions; Schoeller Allibert Services B.V.; DS Smith Plc; Time Technoplast Ltd.; Berry Global, Inc.; Cordstrap B.V.; Schuetz GmbH & Co. KGaA.; Supreme Industries Limited; PalletOne, Inc; Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd.; Craemer Holding GmbH; Cabka Group GmbH; Bulk Lift International, Inc; Thielmann US LLC; TranPak, Inc; Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc; Myers Industries, Inc.; Snyder Industries, Inc. |
| 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 returnable transport packaging market is set to attain a value of USD 27.81 billion in 2023.
The returnable transport packaging market is estimated to surpass USD 45.73 billion by 2033.
The returnable transport packaging market is projected to experience a CAGR of 5.1% through 2033.
The United States returnable transport packaging market holds immense profit potential, fueled by its robust logistics industry.
The returnable transport packaging market experienced a slow-paced CAGR of 3.2% between 2018 and 2022.
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview 3. Market Background 4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033 5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Product Type 5.1. Containers 5.2. Drums and Barrels 5.3. Pallets 5.4. Crates 5.5. Totes 5.6. Trays & Bins 5.7. Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC’s) 6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Material 6.1. Plastic 6.2. Metal 6.3. Wood 7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Application 7.1. Automotive 7.2. Food & Beverage 7.3. Consumer Goods 7.4. Industrial 7.5. Others 8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region 8.1. North America 8.2. Latin America 8.3. Europe 8.4. Asia Pacific 8.5. MEA 9. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 10. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 11. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 12. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 13. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country 14. Key Countries Market Analysis 15. Market Structure Analysis 16. Competition Analysis 16.1. Grief, Inc. 16.2. Brambles Limited 16.3. Mauser Packaging Solutions 16.4. Schoeller Allibert Services B.V. 16.5. DS Smith Plc 16.6. Time Technoplast Ltd. 16.7. Berry Global, Inc. 16.8. Cordstrap B.V. 16.9. Schuetz GmbH & Co. KGaA. 16.10. Supreme Industries Limited 16.11. PalletOne, Inc. 16.12. Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd. 16.13. Craemer Holding GmbH 16.14. Cabka Group GmbH 17. Assumptions & Acronyms Used 18. Research Methodology
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