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Molded Pulp Packaging Market To Reach $10.18Bn By 2033

Molded Pulp Packaging Market To Reach $10.18 Billion By 2033

December 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Molded Pulp Packaging Market Growth & Trends

The global molded pulp packaging market size is expected to reach USD 10.18 billion by 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., expanding at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2026 to 2033. This is attributed to the increasing demand for environment-friendly packaging solutions by end-user industries and rising environmental concerns among consumers about single-use plastic.

Plastic is one of the majorly used materials for packaging in various industries including food & beverage, healthcare, cosmetics & personal care, and consumer goods. However, plastic is a non-biodegradable, unsustainable material, and can have an adverse impact on the life of humans as well as animals. In addition, the recycling rate of plastic waste products is low as compared to the consumption rate, which ultimately pollutes land, ocean, and drinking water.

Over the years, numerous regulatory agencies and governments around the world have put limitations on the formation of plastic waste in an effort to reduce this enormous amount of plastic waste produced annually. Several retail chains and food service operators are expected to shift from plastic packaging to molded pulp packaging in order to meet the growing consumer demand for biodegradable packaging. Thus, these factors are expected to fuel the demand for molded pulp packaging over the forecast period.

The global pandemic in the year 2020 created a positive impact on molded pulp packaging owing to increasing demand for eggs from the retail chain followed by the rise in demand for doorstep deliveries of fresh fruits & vegetables, and eggs. The rise in egg consumption was due to a variety of factors such as a boost in at-home baking and an increase in demand for healthy proteins. As the food service outlets were closed in most places in the world, egg producers shifted the supply to supermarkets. The standard molded fiber pulp packaging for eggs sold at supermarkets saw significant pressure on inventory leading to a shortage. The shortage has eventually diminished as more people have relaxed and the panic buying & hoarding of eggs has significantly reduced.

The industry players are adopting several strategies including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnership agreements to increase the customer base and individual market share. For instance, in November 2022 CKF Inc announced an acquisition of Packright Manufacturing Ltd., a packaging manufacturer company. This acquisition will help the company to strengthen its position in the sustainable packaging market.

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Molded Pulp Packaging Market Report Highlights

The wood pulp segment accounted for over 85.0% of the revenue share in the year 2025.
The transfer molded segment type held the largest market share of over 56.0% in 2025.
The tray segment dominated the market with over 41.0% revenue share in 2025, owing to the wide application of these trays in food packaging and food service industries.
Food packaging emerged as a dominating application for the molded pulp packaging application segment with a market share of over 44.0% in 2025.