Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (Bowls, Clamshells, Cups), Source (Non-Wood, Wood), Molded Type, End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030

Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (Bowls, Clamshells, Cups), Source (Non-Wood, Wood), Molded Type, End-User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The Molded Pulp Packaging Market size was estimated at USD 2.63 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 2.80 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 6.48% to reach USD 4.08 billion by 2030.Molded pulp packaging uses water and fibrous materials such as recycled paper, natural fibers, or cardboard offcuts, making it recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable. The surging need for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions with enhanced protection and handling convenience across various end-user industries, including the automotive and consumer electronics industry, is boosting the scope of molded pulp packaging. However, the presence of alternative packaging materials and the harmful environmental impacts of the molded pulp manufacturing process is limiting the growth of molded pulp packaging. The emergence of bio-based coating materials to improve molded pulp packaging and favorable government initiatives to reduce the use of plastic packaging to promote eco-friendly packaging are creating lucrative opportunities for molded pulp packaging.

Regional Insights

The rising activities of manufacturers to develop sustainable packaging and industry regulations to reduce carbon footprint in European and Middle East countries is developing a wider market scope for molded pulp packaging across the EMEA region. In addition, the acceleration of the Green transition in Canada and the U.S. and expansion plans of manufacturers has been expanding the adoption of molded pulp packaging across the Americas. Furthermore, the initiatives of governments to ban single-use plastic across the Asia-Pacific region are fostering the market scope for molded pulp packaging across the region. Additionally, the presence of a majority of paper manufacturers, the availability of raw materials, and the low labor cost in countries including China and India have provided lucrative opportunities for molded pulp packaging manufacturers across the Asia-Pacific region.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Molded Pulp Packaging Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Molded Pulp Packaging Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Molded Pulp Packaging Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include Be Green Packaging, Brodrene Hartmann A/S, CKF Inc., DS Smith PLC, Eco-Pliant, Enviropak Corporation, Eurasia United Equipment Group Co., Ltd., Golden Arrow, Inc., Green Dot Bioplastics Inc., Green Paper Products, Henry Molded Products Inc., Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Huhtamäki Oyj, IB Packaging, Inc., International Paper Company, Jarrett Industries, Inc., Keiding Inc., KINYI Technology Limited, Maspack Limited, Mold-Tek Packaging, Nippon Mold Industry Corporation, Omni-Pac Group, OrCon Industries, Pacific Pulp Molding, Inc. by Specialized Packaging Group, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Primeware Solutions by Amercare Royal, LLC, Protopak Engineering Corporation, Pulp2Pack, PulPac AB, PulpWorks LLC, Sabert Corporation, Shiva Pulp & Packaging, Sonoco Products Company, Stora Enso Oyj, Tart, S.r.o., Tekni-Plex, Inc., and WestRock Company.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Molded Pulp Packaging Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Product

Bowls

Clamshells

Cups

Plates

Trays
Source

Non-Wood

Wood
Molded Type

Processed

Thermoformed

Thick Wall

Transfer
End-User

Automotive

Electronic

Food & Beverages

Personal Care
Region

Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Mexico
United States

California

Florida

Illinois

New York

Ohio

Pennsylvania

Texas

Asia-Pacific
Australia
China
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Poland
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.
2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.
3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.
4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.
5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Molded Pulp Packaging Market?
2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Molded Pulp Packaging Market?
3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Molded Pulp Packaging Market?
4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Molded Pulp Packaging Market?
5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Molded Pulp Packaging Market?

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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Rising adoption of eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions
5.1.1.2. Growing demand for packaging solutions for enhanced protection and handling convenience
5.1.1.3. Significant demand for molded pulp packaging from the automotive and consumer electronics industry
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. Presence of alternative packaging materials
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Emergence of innovative material and technology for molded pulp packaging
5.1.3.2. Favorable government framework to reduce the use of plastic packaging and promote the use of eco-friendly packaging
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Environmental impacts of molded pulp manufacturing
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.5.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.5.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.5.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.5.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.5.5. Industry Rivalry
5.6. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.7. Regulatory Framework
6. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Product
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Bowls
6.3. Clamshells
6.4. Cups
6.5. Plates
6.6. Trays
7. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Source
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Non-Wood
7.3. Wood
8. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Molded Type
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Processed
8.3. Thermoformed
8.4. Thick Wall
8.5. Transfer
9. Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by End-User
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Automotive
9.3. Electronic
9.4. Food & Beverages
9.5. Personal Care
10. Americas Molded Pulp Packaging Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States
11. Asia-Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam
12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
13.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
13.3.1. Merger & Acquisition
13.3.1.1. Specialized Packaging Group Completed the Acquisition of Pacific Pulp Molding, Inc.
13.3.1.2. HEINZEL GROUP signed the agreement for the acquisition of Steyrermühl paper mill from UPM
13.3.2. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
13.3.2.1. ABB India, Parason Collaborated For Eco-Friendly Packaging Solutions
13.3.2.2. Solenis Joined As New Partner In Pulpac’s Expanding Dry Molded Fiber Network
13.3.2.3. UPM Pulp and Tongji University joined forces to inspire creative design
13.3.3. New Product Launch & Enhancement
13.3.3.1. Knoll Packaging Debuts 100% Molded Pulp Make-Up Compacts
13.3.3.2. Preferred Packaging, a division of C-P Flexible Packaging, Launched New Sustainable GreenStream Pulp Trays at School Nutrition Association Conference
13.3.4. Investment & Funding
13.3.4.1. Stora Enso invested In Pulp Production Sites In Finland And Sweden
13.3.4.2. Huhtamaki injects USD100M to expand molded fiber production in North America
13.3.5. Award, Recognition, & Expansion
13.3.5.1. Following its Expansion into Asia, PulPac Announced HZ Green Pulp As Its First Licensee In Malaysia
14. Competitive Portfolio
14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.1.1. Be Green Packaging
14.1.2. Brodrene Hartmann A/S
14.1.3. CKF Inc.
14.1.4. DS Smith PLC
14.1.5. Eco-Pliant
14.1.6. Enviropak Corporation
14.1.7. Eurasia United Equipment Group Co., Ltd.
14.1.8. Golden Arrow, Inc.
14.1.9. Green Dot Bioplastics Inc.
14.1.10. Green Paper Products
14.1.11. Henry Molded Products Inc.
14.1.12. Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
14.1.13. Huhtamäki Oyj
14.1.14. IB Packaging, Inc.
14.1.15. International Paper Company
14.1.16. Jarrett Industries, Inc.
14.1.17. Keiding Inc.
14.1.18. KINYI Technology Limited
14.1.19. Maspack Limited
14.1.20. Mold-Tek Packaging
14.1.21. Nippon Mold Industry Corporation
14.1.22. Omni-Pac Group
14.1.23. OrCon Industries
14.1.24. Pacific Pulp Molding, Inc. by Specialized Packaging Group
14.1.25. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
14.1.26. Primeware Solutions by Amercare Royal, LLC
14.1.27. Protopak Engineering Corporation
14.1.28. Pulp2Pack
14.1.29. PulPac AB
14.1.30. PulpWorks LLC
14.1.31. Sabert Corporation
14.1.32. Shiva Pulp & Packaging
14.1.33. Sonoco Products Company
14.1.34. Stora Enso Oyj
14.1.35. Tart, S.r.o.
14.1.36. Tekni-Plex, Inc.
14.1.37. WestRock Company
14.2. Key Product Portfolio
15. Appendix
15.1. Discussion Guide
15.2. License & Pricing
FIGURE 1. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET RESEARCH PROCESS
FIGURE 2. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, 2023 VS 2030
FIGURE 3. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, 2018-2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 4. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 5. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET DYNAMICS
FIGURE 7. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 8. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY PRODUCT, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY SOURCE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 10. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY SOURCE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY MOLDED TYPE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 12. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY MOLDED TYPE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 14. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 15. AMERICAS MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 16. AMERICAS MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 17. UNITED STATES MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 18. UNITED STATES MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY STATE, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 19. ASIA-PACIFIC MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 20. ASIA-PACIFIC MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 21. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2030 (%)
FIGURE 22. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2023 VS 2024 VS 2030 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 23. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2023
FIGURE 24. MOLDED PULP PACKAGING MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2023

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