Europe Packaging Materials Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
The packaging materials market in Europe is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 204.7 billion by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.2% is expected of Europe packaging materials market from 2025 to 2030.
The Europe packaging materials market generated a revenue of USD 158.6 billion in 2024.
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2030.
In terms of segment, rigid plastics was the largest revenue generating material in 2024.
Paper & Paperboard is the most lucrative material segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Europe data book summary
Market revenue in 2024
USD 158.6 billion
Market revenue in 2030
USD 204.7 billion
Growth rate
4.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segment
Rigid plastics
Fastest growing segment
Paper & Paperboard
Historical data covered
2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation
2024
Forecast period covered
2025 - 2030
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD billion
Market segmentation
Rigid Plastics, Flexible Plastics, Paper & Paperboard, Metal, Glass, Wood
Key market players worldwide
Amcor PLC, Mondi PLC, Sealed Air Corp, A-Roo, Flexpak, Amerplast, Ajover, 3M Co, Graham Packaging, Tetra Pak, Honeywell International Inc, International Paper Co, Sonoco Products Co, WestRock Co, DS Smith PLC, Berry Global Group Inc, Avery Dennison Corp, CCL Industries Inc Registered Shs -B- Non Vtg, Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG, ProAmpac
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, Europe region accounted for 25.6% of the global packaging materials market in 2024.
Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 383.2 billion by 2030.
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Rigid Plastics was the largest segment with a revenue share of 29.82% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Europe packaging materials market based on rigid plastics, flexible plastics, paper & paperboard, metal, glass, wood covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
Europe Packaging Materials Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2018-2030)
Rigid Plastics
Flexible Plastics
Paper & Paperboard
Metal
Glass
Wood
Others
Europe Packaging Materials Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2018-2030)
Jars & Containers
Bags & Sacks
Bottles & Cans
Closures & Lids
Films & Wraps
Drums & IBC
Boxes & Cartons
Crates & Pallets
Others
Europe Packaging Materials Market Packaging Format Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2018-2030)
Primary Packaging
Secondary Packaging
Tertiary Packaging
Europe Packaging Materials Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2018-2030)
Food & Beverages
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Automotive
Electrical & Electronics
Chemicals
Household Products
Others
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Europe Packaging Materials Market, 2018-2030 (US$B)