Molded Pulp Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Molded Pulp Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Source (Wood Pulp, Non-Wood Pulp), By Molded Type (Thermoformed, Transfer), By Product, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

  • Report ID: GVR-3-68038-856-5
  • Number of Report Pages: 180
  • Format: PDF, Horizon Databook
  • Historical Range: 2018 - 2023
  • Forecast Period: 2024 - 2030 
  • Industry: Bulk Chemicals

Market Segmentation

  • Molded Pulp Packaging Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • Wood Pulp
    • Non-Wood Pulp
  • Molded Pulp Packaging Molded Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • Thick Wall
    • Transfer
    • Thermoformed
    • Processed
  • Molded Pulp Packaging Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • Trays
    • End Caps
    • Bowls & Cups
    • Clamshells
    • Plates
    • Others
  • Molded Pulp Packaging End-use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • Food Packaging
    • Food Service
    • Electronics
    • Healthcare
    • Industrial
    • Others
  • Molded Pulp Packaging Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
    • North America
      • North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
        • Wood Pulp
        • Non-Wood Pulp
      • North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
        • Thick Wall
        • Transfer
        • Thermoformed
        • Processed
      • North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
        • Trays
        • End Caps
        • Bowls & Cups
        • Clamshells
        • Plates
        • Others
      • North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
        • Food Packaging
        • Food Service
        • Electronics
        • Healthcare
        • Industrial
        • Others
      • U.S.
        • U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Canada
        • Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Mexico
        • Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
    • Europe
      • Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
        • Wood Pulp
        • Non-Wood Pulp
      • Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
        • Thick Wall
        • Transfer
        • Thermoformed
        • Processed
      • Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
        • Trays
        • End Caps
        • Bowls & Cups
        • Clamshells
        • Plates
        • Others
      • Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
        • Food Packaging
        • Food Service
        • Electronics
        • Healthcare
        • Industrial
        • Others
      • Germany
        • Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • France
        • France Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • France Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • France Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • France Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • UK
        • UK Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • UK Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • UK Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • UK Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Italy
        • Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Spain
        • Spain Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Spain Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Spain Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Spain Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
        • Wood Pulp
        • Non-Wood Pulp
      • Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
        • Thick Wall
        • Transfer
        • Thermoformed
        • Processed
      • Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
        • Trays
        • End Caps
        • Bowls & Cups
        • Clamshells
        • Plates
        • Others
      • Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
        • Food Packaging
        • Food Service
        • Electronics
        • Healthcare
        • Industrial
        • Others
      • China
        • China Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • China Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • China Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • China Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • India
        • India Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • India Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • India Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • India Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Japan
        • Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • South Korea
        • South Korea Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • South Korea Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • South Korea Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • South Korea Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Australia
        • Australia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Australia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Australia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Australia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Southeast Asia
        • Southeast Asia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Southeast Asia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Southeast Asia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Southeast Asia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
    • Central & South America
      • Central & South America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
        • Wood Pulp
        • Non-Wood Pulp
      • Central & South America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
        • Thick Wall
        • Transfer
        • Thermoformed
        • Processed
      • Central & South America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
        • Trays
        • End Caps
        • Bowls & Cups
        • Clamshells
        • Plates
        • Others
      • Central & South America Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
        • Food Packaging
        • Food Service
        • Electronics
        • Healthcare
        • Industrial
        • Others
      • Brazil
        • Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • Argentina
        • Argentina Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Argentina Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Argentina Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Argentina Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
    • Middle East & Africa
      • Middle East & Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
        • Wood Pulp
        • Non-Wood Pulp
      • Middle East & Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
        • Thick Wall
        • Transfer
        • Thermoformed
        • Processed
      • Middle East & Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
        • Trays
        • End Caps
        • Bowls & Cups
        • Clamshells
        • Plates
        • Others
      • Middle East & Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
        • Food Packaging
        • Food Service
        • Electronics
        • Healthcare
        • Industrial
        • Others
      • Saudi Arabia
        • Saudi Arabia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • Saudi Arabia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • Saudi Arabia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • Saudi Arabia Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • UAE
        • UAE Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • UAE Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • UAE Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • UAE Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others
      • South Africa 
        • South Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Source
          • Wood Pulp
          • Non-Wood Pulp
        • South Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Molded Type
          • Thick Wall
          • Transfer
          • Thermoformed
          • Processed
        • South Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By Product
          • Trays
          • End Caps
          • Bowls & Cups
          • Clamshells
          • Plates
          • Others
        • South Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, By End-use
          • Food Packaging
          • Food Service
          • Electronics
          • Healthcare
          • Industrial
          • Others

Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics

Drivers: Rising Consumption Of Eggs And Fresh Fruits

Eggs are a rich source of high-quality proteins. Eggs contain several minerals and vitamins that are an essential part of a healthy diet. Egg white has over half of an egg's proteins and vitamin B2. Eggs are an incredible source of selenium, vitamins B12, B6, and D, and minerals such as iron, zinc, and copper. In addition, egg yolks are a source of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, E, D, and K and lecithin. According to various studies, eating eggs regularly can increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as good cholesterol, and lower heart disease risk.

Eggs are packaged in molded pulp trays and clamshells and then sold to restaurants, food service operators, and individual buyers. In addition, per capita egg consumption is increasing every year in the world. Thus, the rising consumption of eggs, owing to the expanding population, associated health benefits, and increasing demand for higher protein intake, is anticipated to drive the demand for molded pulp packaging products, thereby propelling market growth.

The rising consumption of eggs has increased the production of eggs. The graph below represents the total production of eggs in the world in the year 2020. Eggs are packed in plastic and molded pulp trays and clamshells, which are further sold to retail chains and food service operators. The U.S., Netherlands, and Turkey are among the top exporters of eggs in the world. Molded pulp packaging can also be used for storing and transporting eggs, which is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.

Growing Demand For Sustainable Packaging

Plastic is one of the major materials used for packaging in various industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, and consumer goods. However, plastic is a non-biodegradable, unsustainable material and can hurt the life of humans as well as animals. In addition, the recycling rate of plastic waste products is lower than the consumption rate, which ultimately pollutes land, ocean, and drinking water. According to the UN, 300 million tons of plastic waste is generated every year globally, which is nearly equivalent to the weight of the global human population.

To curb this humongous amount of plastic waste generated annually, many regulatory bodies and governments around the world have imposed restrictions on the generation of primary plastic waste over the years. For instance, several cities, states, and countries have voted to ban a range of single-use plastics to curb plastic pollution, which is projected to impact the growth of the molded pulp packaging market positively.

Restraints: Availability Of Substitute Packaging Products

Although pulp is a sustainable material for manufacturing packaging solutions, it can be substituted by bioplastics as these offer superior properties such as aesthetic appeal and moisture barrier, among others, as compared to molded pulp. Bioplastics are derived from renewable sources such as cellulose, starch, vegetable fats, and vegetable oils, among others. Bioplastics may or may not be biodegradable and can be bio-based or fossil-based. Bioplastics such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and polybutylene succinate (PBS) are bio-based biodegradable plastics. Packaging products manufactured using these bioplastics are substitutes for various molded pulp packaging products. Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable sources such as sugarcane, corn starch, tapioca roots, chips, or starch. It is one of the largest consumed bioplastics across the globe in terms of volume. PLA offers several advantages, such as biodegradability, compostability, recyclability, and non-toxicity.

What Does This Report Include?

This section will provide insights into the contents included in this molded pulp packaging market report and help gain clarity on the structure of the report to assist readers in navigating smoothly.

Molded pulp packaging market qualitative analysis

  • Industry overview

  • Industry trends

  • Market drivers and restraints

  • Market size

  • Growth prospects

  • Porter’s analysis

  • PESTEL analysis

  • Key market opportunities prioritized

  • Competitive landscape

    • Company overview

    • Financial performance

    • Product benchmarking

    • Latest strategic developments

Molded pulp packaging market quantitative analysis

  • Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030

  • Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030

  • Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030

  • Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030

  • Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030

  • Company financial performance

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