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

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


Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market Growth & Trends

The Europe molded pulp packaging market size is expected to reach USD 1.89 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. This market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030. The expansion of the molded pulp packaging market in Europe is driven by several factors. These include the environment-friendly characteristics of molded pulp, rising consumer inclination towards recyclable materials, a surge in disposable income levels, and an increasing demand for packaging solutions that are both reusable and sustainable.

Major European countries such as Germany, France, Austria, Russia, and the UK are among the leading global egg producers. As egg production and consumption continue to rise, there is an increasing demand for sustainable solutions to accommodate their packaging. Molded pulp packaging provides a protective and environment-friendly option for packaging eggs, ensuring their safe transportation and storage. Consequently, the molded pulp packaging market in Europe is experiencing growth, driven by a rising need for lightweight and cost-effective solutions to transport delicate products, including eggs.

Moreover, a surge in the consumption of on-the-go products and single-serve meals, driven by an increasing working professional population in Europe and a demand for convenience, is anticipated to propel the demand for molded pulp packaging products in the food service industry through 2030. The increased preference for molded fiber packaging products in the food service sector can be attributed to the growing number of working professionals in European countries.

As per Eurostat, Europe’s working professional population is projected to surpass 250 million, and it constituted approximately 73.1% of the total EU population in 2021. Furthermore, the employment rate in all EU member states experienced growth in 2022 compared to 2021. This rise in the working population has resulted in a growing consumer trend favoring ready-to-eat meals, on-the-go snacks, and beverages from restaurants and fast-food chains due to the convenience and time-saving benefits offered by molded pulp packaging.

The ban on plastic in European countries is expected to be a significant factor driving the regional molded pulp packaging market growth. For instance, in October 2023, England introduced a ban on specific single-use plastic items, which prevents businesses from providing products such as polystyrene cups and plastic cutlery. This initiative is part of a larger goal to eliminate all "unnecessary plastic waste" entirely by 2042. Such an outlook is expected to boost demand for alternative packaging materials that are more sustainable and eco-friendly, such as molded pulp packaging, across the UK.

Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market Report Highlights
  • Rising consumption of on-the-go products and single-serve meals across Europe is expected to drive the demand for molded pulp packaging in this region over the forecast period
  • Food packaging dominated the application segment of Europe’s molded pulp packaging market in 2023, in terms of revenue. Molded pulp packaging products, such as wine shippers, trays, inserts, and divider sets, are used for shipping wine or champagne. These packaging solutions provide a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for transporting wine bottles
  • Electronics is projected to be the fastest-growing application segment in the molded pulp packaging market in Europe. Molded pulp packaging provides excellent protection for delicate electronic components during transit and storage. The customizable nature of molded pulp allows for creating packaging specifically tailored to the shape and size of electronic devices, ensuring a secure fit
  • Western Europe emerged as the dominant region in 2023 and is expected to expand at the highest CAGR through 2030, in terms of revenue. The demand for molded pulp packaging products, including egg cartons and trays, is driven by the growing production and consumption of eggs in Western Europe. Additionally, rising wine consumption in this region fuels the demand for fiber-molded wine or champagne shippers
  • In July 2023, The Kroger Co., a grocery store chain, and MPS Egg Farms, an egg producer, partnered with Hartmann to introduce carbon-neutral eggs in Hartmann’s Hybrid egg carton in U.S. stores. These eggs are produced using a sustainable, closed-loop system that prioritizes environmental consciousness and animal welfare, with all eggs being 100% cage-free. This collaboration is anticipated to significantly enhance the demand for Brødrene Hartmann A/S’s hybrid egg packaging
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Research Methodology
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased database
1.3.2. GVR’s internal database
1.3.3. Secondary sources
1.3.4. Third Party Perspective
1.3.5. Primary research
1.4. Information Analysis & Data Analysis Models
1.5. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.2.1. Source Outlook
2.2.2. Type Outlook
2.2.3. Product Outlook
2.2.4. Application Outlook
2.2.5. Regional Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.1.2. Related/Ancillary Market Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
3.2.2. Manufacturing Trends
3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Technology Overview
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Opportunities Analysis
3.5.4. Market Challenges Analysis
3.6. Business Environment Analysis: Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market
3.6.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s Five Forces
3.6.1.1. Supplier power
3.6.1.2. Buyer power
3.6.1.3. Substitution threat
3.6.1.4. Threat of new entrant
3.6.1.5. Competitive rivalry
3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.6.2.1. Political landscape
3.6.2.2. Technological landscape
3.6.2.3. Economic landscape
3.6.2.4. Social landscape
3.6.2.5. Environmental landscape
3.6.2.6. Legal landscape
3.6.3. Market Entry Strategies
3.7. Impact of COVID-19 on the Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market
3.8. Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives on the Market
Chapter 4. Price Trend Analysis, 2018 - 2030
4.1. Pricing Trend Analysis, by Source, 2018 - 2030 (USD/Ton)
4.2. Pricing Trend Analysis, by Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD/Ton)
4.3. Manufacturing Cost Analysis
4.4. Distribution Cost Analysis
4.5. Estimated Profit Margin Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Supplier Intelligence
5.1. Kraljic Matrix (Portfolio Analysis)
5.2. Engagement Model
5.3. Negotiation Strategies
5.4. Best Sourcing Practices
5.5. Vendor Selection Criteria
Chapter 6. Supply Demand Gap Analysis, 2023
6.1. Import- Export Analysis, 2018 - 2023
6.1.1. Top 20 Importing Countries
6.1.2. Top 20 Exporting Countries
6.2. Production Trends
6.3. Trade Deficit Analysis
6.4. Potential Opportunities/ Future Scenario
Chapter 7. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Key Takeaways
7.2. Source Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2030
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Source, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
7.4. Wood Pulp
7.4.1. Wood pulp market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
7.5. Non-Wood Pulp
7.5.1. Non-wood pulp market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
Chapter 8. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Key Takeaways
8.2. Type Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2030
8.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
8.4. Thick Wall
8.4.1. Thick wall market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
8.5. Transfer
8.5.1. Transfer market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
8.6. Thermoformed
8.6.1. Thermoformed market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
8.7. Processed
8.7.1. Processed market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
Chapter 9. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Key Takeaways
9.2. Product Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2030
9.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
9.4. Trays
9.4.1. Trays market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
9.5. End Caps
9.5.1. End caps market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
9.6. Bowls & Cups
9.6.1. Bowls & cups market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
9.7. Clamshells
9.7.1. Clamshells market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
9.8. Plates
9.8.1. Plates market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
9.9. Others
9.9.1. Others market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
Chapter 10. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
10.1. Key Takeaways
10.2. Application Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2023 & 2030
10.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
10.4. Food Packaging
10.4.1. Food Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
10.5. Food Service
10.5.1. Food service market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
10.6. Electronics
10.6.1. Electronics market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
10.7. Healthcare
10.7.1. Healthcare market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
10.8. Industrial
10.8.1. Industrial market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
10.9. Others
10.9.1. Others market estimates and forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
Chapter 11. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
11.1. Regional Outlook
11.2. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Region: Key Takeaways
11.3. Western Europe
11.3.1. Western Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.2. UK
11.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.3. Germany
11.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.4. France
11.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.5. Italy
11.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.6. Spain
11.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.7. Netherlands
11.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.8. Belgium
11.3.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.9. Austria
11.3.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.10. Slovakia
11.3.10.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.3.11. Czech Republic
11.3.11.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.4. Eastern Europe
11.4.1. Eastern Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.4.2. Poland
11.4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.4.3. Hungary
11.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.4.4. Romania
11.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.5. Scandinavian
11.5.1. Scandinavian Molded Pulp Packaging Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.5.2. Sweden
11.5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.5.3. Denmark
11.5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
11.5.4. Finland
11.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons, USD Million)
Chapter 12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
12.2. List of Raw Material Suppliers & Channel Partners
12.3. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, Emerging players)
12.4. List of Potential Customers
12.5. Company Market Position Analysis
12.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
12.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
12.8. Strategy Mapping
12.8.1. Expansions
12.8.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.8.3. Collaborations
12.8.4. New Product Launches
12.8.5. Others
Chapter 13. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Product Benchmarking, Financials, Recent Development)
13.1. Brødrene Hartmann A/S
13.2. Omni-Pac Group
13.3. Huhtamaki Oyj
13.4. Pulp-Tec Limited
13.5. TART
13.6. PAPACKS Sales GmbH
13.7. KIEFEL GmbH
13.8. James Cropper plc
13.9. TRIDAS
13.10. Goerner Formpack GmbH
13.11. buhl-paperform GmbH
13.12. Robert Cullen Ltd.
13.13. Eco-Products, Inc.
13.14. Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
13.15. Great Northern Corporation
13.16. MFT-CKF, Inc.
13.17. Transcend Packaging
13.18. Ecolution Packaging
13.19. International Paper

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