- Recycled Fiber
- Virgin Fiber
Molded Pulp Packaging Market size was valued at USD 4,236.7 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024-2030. Molded fiber packaging is a type of packaging that employs the usage of molder fiber. Newspaper and recycled paperboard are commonly used in its construction. Protective packaging, beverage carriers, food service trays, and other products all use molded fibers in some capacity. Clamshells and containers come in different sizes and forms. It is a marketable low-cost option for sustainable packaging made from recycled pulp. Players are focusing on launching new products. For instance, In 2019, A new fiber packaging plant for the production of food service packaging and egg packaging was inaugurated by Huhtamaki Oyj. Also, the business is spending money on R&D to improve and introduce new product lines for commercial growth. The market is anticipated to experience rapid expansion as a result of factors including the growing middle-class population, an increase in demand from the food packaging, electronics, and healthcare sectors, and consumer preference for practical and environmentally friendly packaging. The market is expanding as a result of the rising demand for practical and protective packaging in the electronics industry.
Molded Pulp Packaging Market Summary
Study Period
2024-2030
Base Year
2023
CAGR
4.5%
Largest Market
Asia Pacific
Fastest Growing Market
North America
Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics
The ongoing development of moulded fibre products that are more competitive as a plastic alternative, as well as an increase in orders from the electronics, food packaging, and healthcare sectors, are some of the main drivers of the market studied. Another major driver is the rapidly growing demand for convenient and sustainable packaging alternatives. Sustainable packaging materials are being used more frequently as a protective layer for transportation as the demand for end-user industries like consumer electronics rises since they provide protection and minimise environmental harm. Molded pulp packaging offers substantial cost advantages that can help businesses achieve their environmental objectives. The use of inexpensive, stable raw materials helps to keep the price of moulded pulp packaging low. Because petroleum is used to make the majority of plastic and foam packaging, the cost varies with changes in the price of crude. Molded pulp packaging is widely available, economically affordable, and made of post-consumer paper products and natural fibres.
Asia Pacific Got Significant Share
Molded Pulp Packaging Market Regional Analysis
The Molded Pulp Packaging Market in the Asia Pacific held the highest share in 2021 and it is expected to grow at a significant rate in the coming years. The disposable foodservice industry, which requires virgin pulp for the manufacture of packaging products like trays, cups, and clamshells that come in close contact with food items, has been experiencing significant growth in the region over the last few years, and China currently holds the largest market share of moulded pulp packaging in the Asia-Pacific region as a result. Worldwide suppliers of moulded pulp and moulded fibre products are also based in this area. For instance, Qingdao Xinya Molded Pulp Packaging Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, is a major provider of goods like bottle wine carriers, which are in high demand all over the world.
Latin America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East
North America
Key Features of the Reports
- The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
- The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and their key strategies
- The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
- The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
- The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
Molded Pulp Packaging Market Segmentation
By Fiber Type
By Product Type
- Trays
- Bowls and Cups
- Clamshells
- Plates
- Other Product Types
By End User Type
- Food Packaging
- Foodservice
- Consumer Electronics
- Healthcare
- Other End Users
By Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- MEA
Frequently Asked Questions
The molded pulp packaging market size was valued at USD 4,236.7 million in 2022
The molded pulp packaging market's key players are: Maspack Ltd Enviropak Corporation Brodrene Hartmann AS Huhtamaki Oyj Primeware Solutions (Amercare Royal) UFP Technologies Inc. Henry Molded Products Inc. Keiding Inc. Sabert Corporation Pacific Pulp Molding Inc. Protopak Engineering Corporation
The molded pulp packaging market has been classified into North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and Africa, and the rest of MEA.
| 1. Executive Summary |
| 2. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Introduction |
| 2.1. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Taxonomy |
| 2.2. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Definitions |
| 2.2.1. Fiber Type |
| 2.2.2. Product Type |
| 2.2.3. End User |
| 2.2.4. Region |
| 3. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics |
| 3.1. Drivers |
| 3.2. Restraints |
| 3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
| 3.4. Trends |
| 3.5. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis |
| 3.6. Impact of COVID-19 on The Market |
| 3.7. Three Forecast Scenarios - Pessimistic, Conservative and Opportunistic |
| 3.8. Mapping Market Players Activities |
| 3.9. Recent Key Developments |
| 3.10. Financial Status of the Market Players |
| 3.11. Recent Acquisitions, Collaborations and Mergers |
| 4. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 |
| 4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
| 4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Forecast, By Fiber Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 5.1. Recycled Fiber |
| 5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 5.2. Virgin Fiber |
| 5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Forecast, By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 6.1. Trays |
| 6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.2. Bowls and Cups |
| 6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.3. Clamshells |
| 6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 6.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.4. Plates |
| 6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 6.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 6.5. Other Product Types |
| 6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 6.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 7.1. Food Packaging |
| 7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.2. Foodservice |
| 7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.3. Consumer Electronics |
| 7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 7.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.4. Healthcare |
| 7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 7.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 7.5. Other End Users |
| 7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 7.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 8.1. North America |
| 8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 8.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.2. Europe |
| 8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 8.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.3. Asia-Pacific |
| 8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 8.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.4. Latin America |
| 8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 8.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.5. Middle East and Africa |
| 8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 8.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
| 8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
| 8.6. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Fiber Type, Distribution Channel, End User, and Region, 2024 - 2030 |
| 9. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 9.1. Fiber Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.1.1. Recycled Fiber |
| 9.1.2. Virgin Fiber |
| 9.2. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.2.1. Trays |
| 9.2.2. Bowls and Cups |
| 9.2.3. Clamshells |
| 9.2.4. Plates |
| 9.2.5. Other Product Types |
| 9.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.3.1. Food Packaging |
| 9.3.2. Foodservice |
| 9.3.3. Consumer Electronics |
| 9.3.4. Healthcare |
| 9.3.5. Other End Users |
| 9.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 9.4.1. U.S. |
| 9.4.2. Canada |
| 9.5. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Fiber Type, Product Type and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 9.6. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics Trends |
| 10. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 10.1. Fiber Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.1.1. Recycled Fiber |
| 10.1.2. Virgin Fiber |
| 10.2. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.2.1. Trays |
| 10.2.2. Bowls and Cups |
| 10.2.3. Clamshells |
| 10.2.4. Plates |
| 10.2.5. Other Product Types |
| 10.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.3.1. Food Packaging |
| 10.3.2. Foodservice |
| 10.3.3. Consumer Electronics |
| 10.3.4. Healthcare |
| 10.3.5. Other End Users |
| 10.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 10.4.1. Germany |
| 10.4.2. UK |
| 10.4.3. France |
| 10.4.4. Italy |
| 10.4.5. Spain |
| 10.4.6. Rest of Europe |
| 10.5. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Fiber Type, Product Type and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 10.6. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics Trends |
| 11. Asia-Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 11.1. Fiber Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.1.1. Recycled Fiber |
| 11.1.2. Virgin Fiber |
| 11.2. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.2.1. Trays |
| 11.2.2. Bowls and Cups |
| 11.2.3. Clamshells |
| 11.2.4. Plates |
| 11.2.5. Other Product Types |
| 11.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.3.1. Food Packaging |
| 11.3.2. Foodservice |
| 11.3.3. Consumer Electronics |
| 11.3.4. Healthcare |
| 11.3.5. Other End Users |
| 11.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 11.4.1. Japan |
| 11.4.2. China |
| 11.4.3. India |
| 11.4.4. ASEAN |
| 11.4.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific |
| 11.5. Asia-Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Fiber Type, Product Type and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 11.6. Asia-Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics Trends |
| 12. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 12.1. Fiber Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.1.1. Recycled Fiber |
| 12.1.2. Virgin Fiber |
| 12.2. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.2.1. Trays |
| 12.2.2. Bowls and Cups |
| 12.2.3. Clamshells |
| 12.2.4. Plates |
| 12.2.5. Other Product Types |
| 12.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.3.1. Food Packaging |
| 12.3.2. Foodservice |
| 12.3.3. Consumer Electronics |
| 12.3.4. Healthcare |
| 12.3.5. Other End Users |
| 12.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 12.4.1. Brazil |
| 12.4.2. Argentina |
| 12.4.3. Rest of Latin America |
| 12.5. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Fiber Type, Product Type and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 12.6. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics Trends |
| 13. Middle East and Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Million) |
| 13.1. Fiber Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.1.1. Recycled Fiber |
| 13.1.2. Virgin Fiber |
| 13.2. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.2.1. Trays |
| 13.2.2. Bowls and Cups |
| 13.2.3. Clamshells |
| 13.2.4. Plates |
| 13.2.5. Other Product Types |
| 13.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.3.1. Food Packaging |
| 13.3.2. Foodservice |
| 13.3.3. Consumer Electronics |
| 13.3.4. Healthcare |
| 13.3.5. Other End Users |
| 13.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Million) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%) |
| 13.4.1. Saudi Arabia |
| 13.4.2. GCC Countries |
| 13.4.3. South Africa |
| 13.4.4. Rest of MEA |
| 13.5. MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Fiber Type, Product Type and Country, 2024 - 2030 |
| 13.6. MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market Dynamics Trends |
| 14. Competition Landscape |
| 14.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players |
| 14.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Fiber Type Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
| 14.2.1. Maspack Ltd |
| 14.2.2. Enviropak Corporation |
| 14.2.3. Brodrene Hartmann AS |
| 14.2.4. Huhtamaki Oyj |
| 14.2.5. Primeware Solutions (Amercare Royal) |
| 14.2.6. UFP Technologies Inc. |
| 14.2.7. Henry Molded Products Inc. |
| 14.2.8. Keiding Inc. |
| 14.2.9. Sabert Corporation |
| 14.2.10. Pacific Pulp Molding Inc. |
| 14.2.11. Protopak Engineering Corporation |
| 15. Research Methodology |
| 16. Key Assumptions and Acronyms |
- Maspack Ltd
- Enviropak Corporation
- Brodrene Hartmann AS
- Huhtamaki Oyj
- Primeware Solutions (Amercare Royal)
- UFP Technologies Inc.
- Henry Molded Products Inc.
- Keiding Inc.
- Sabert Corporation
- Pacific Pulp Molding Inc.
- Protopak Engineering Corporation