Single-Use Packaging Market Size, Share, and Outlook, 2025 Report- By Material (Paper and Paperboard, Plastic, Glass, Others), By End-User (Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Others), 2018-2032

Single-Use Packaging Market Outlook

Single-Use Packaging Market Size is forecast to reach $74.1 Billion in 2032 from $46.5 Billion in 2025, at an optimistic growth rate of 6.8% from 2025 to 2032. The robust Single-Use Packaging Market growth presents potential growth opportunities for companies across the industry value chain.

The comprehensive market research report presents 12-year historic and forecast data on Single-Use Packaging Market segments across 22 countries from 2021 to 2032. Key segments in the report include By Material (Paper and Paperboard, Plastic, Glass, Others), By End-User (Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Others). Over 70 tables and charts showcase findings from our latest survey report on Single-Use Packaging Markets.

Single-Use Packaging Market Insights, 2025: Single Use Packaging – Key Drivers and Opportunities

Single use packaging refers to packaging designed for one-time use and disposal, commonly found in industries like food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods. While single use packaging has been under scrutiny due to environmental concerns, its convenience and practicality continue to drive its usage, particularly in fast-paced, consumer-oriented industries.

The key drivers for the single use packaging market include the increasing demand for convenience, hygiene, and safety, particularly in sectors such as food service, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. Single use packaging is ideal for products like pre-packaged meals, takeout containers, single-use medical supplies, and disposable personal care items. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the demand for single use packaging in food delivery, medical products, and hygiene items, further reinforcing the growth of the market.

Opportunities for growth in the single use packaging market revolve around the development of more sustainable and recyclable materials. As environmental regulations become stricter and consumer preferences shift toward eco-friendly options, manufacturers are investing in alternative materials like plant-based plastics, compostable packaging, and reusable designs. Innovations in lightweight packaging that reduce waste and lower shipping costs are also driving market expansion. Moreover, the demand for single use packaging in emerging markets and e-commerce platforms presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to develop efficient packaging solutions.

Five Trends that will define global Single-Use Packaging Market in 2025 and Beyond

A closer look at the multi-million global market for Single-Use Packaging Market identifies rapidly shifting consumer preferences across categories. By focusing on growth and resilience, leading Single-Use Packaging Companies are prioritizing their investments across categories, markets, and geographies. The report analyses the most important market trends shaping the new landscape to support better decisions for the long and short-term future.

What are the biggest opportunities for growth in the Single-Use Packaging Industry?

The Single-Use Packaging Market sector demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past year across developed and developing economies. Further, the market presents significant opportunities to leverage the existing momentum towards actions by 2032. On the other hand, recent macroeconomic developments including rising inflation and supply chain disruptions are putting pressure on companies. The chapter assists users to identify growth avenues and address business challenges to make informed commercial decisions with unique insights, data forecasts, and in-depth market analyses.

Single-Use Packaging Market Segment Insights

The Single-Use Packaging Industry presents strong offers across categories. The analytical report offers forecasts of Single-Use Packaging Industry performance across segments and countries. Key segments in the industry include- By Material (Paper and Paperboard, Plastic, Glass, Others), By End-User (Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical, Others). The largest types, applications, and sales channels, fastest growing segments, and the key factors driving each of the categories are included in the report.

Forecasts of each segment across five regions are provided from 2021 through 2032 for Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle East, and African regions. In addition, Single-Use Packaging Market size outlook is provided for 22 countries across these regions.

Single-Use Packaging Industry Value Chain

The chapter identifies potential companies and their operations across the global Single-Use Packaging Industry ecosystem. It assists decision-makers in evaluating global Single-Use Packaging Market fundamentals, market dynamics, and disruptive trends across the value chain segments.

Scenario Analysis and Forecasts

Strategic decision-making in the Single-Use Packaging Industry is multi-faceted with the increased need for planning across scenarios. The report provides forecasts across three case scenarios- low growth, reference case, and high growth cases.

Asia Pacific Single-Use Packaging Market Analysis- A Promising Growth Arena for Business Expansion

As companies increasingly expand across promising Asia Pacific markets with a combined population of over 4.5 billion, the medium-to-long-term future remains robust. The presence of the fastest-growing economies such as China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam coupled with strengthening middle-class populations and rising disposable incomes drive the market. In particular, China and India are witnessing rapid shifts in consumer purchasing behavior. China is recovering steadily with optimistic forecasts for 2025. Further, Japanese and South Korean markets remain stable with most companies focusing on new product launches and diversification of sales channels.

The State of Europe Single-Use Packaging Industry 2025- Focus on Accelerating Competitiveness

As companies opt for an integrated agenda for competitiveness, the year 2025 presents optimistic scenarios for companies across the ecosystem. With signs of economic recovery across markets, companies are increasing their investments. Europe is one of the largest markets for Single-Use Packaging Market with demand from both Western Europe and Eastern European regions increasing over the medium to long-term future. Increasing omnichannel shopping amidst robust consumer demand for value purchases shapes the market outlook. The report analyses the key Single-Use Packaging Market drivers and opportunities across Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Russia, and other Europe.

The US Single-Use Packaging Market Insights- Executives are most excited about opportunities for the US Single-Use Packaging Industry.

Easing inflation coupled with strengthening consumer sentiment is encouraging aggressive actions from the US Single-Use Packaging Companies. Market players consistently focusing on innovation and pursuing new ways to create value are set to excel in 2025. In addition, the Canadian and Mexican markets offer lucrative growth pockets for manufacturers and vendors. Focus on private-brand offerings and promotions, diversified sales channels, expansion into niche segments, adoption of advanced technologies, and sustainability are widely observed across the North American Single-Use Packaging Market.

Latin American Single-Use Packaging Market outlook rebounds in line with economic growth.

Underlying demand remains higher among urban consumers with an optimistic economic outlook across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other South and Central American countries. Increased consumer spending has been reported since H2-2024 and the prospects remain strong for 2025. Aggressive ecosystem moves to create new sources of income are widely observed across markets in the region. Marketing activities focused on customer insights, operations, and support functions are quickly gaining business growth in the region.

Middle East and Africa Single-Use Packaging Markets- New Opportunities for Companies Harnessing Diversity

Rapid growth in burgeoning urban locations coupled with a young and fast-growing population base is attracting new investments in the Middle East and African Single-Use Packaging Markets. Designing expansion and marketing strategies to cater to the local consumer base supports the market prospects. In addition to Nigeria, Algeria, South Africa, and other markets, steady growth markets in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and others present significant prospects for companies. On the other hand, Middle Eastern Single-Use Packaging Markets including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman continue to offer lucrative pockets of growth.

Competitive Landscape- How Single-Use Packaging Companies outcompete in 2025 and Beyond?

The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences and adapt businesses to niche consumer segments remains a key growth factor. The report identifies the leading companies in the industry and provides their revenue for 2024. The market shares of each company are also included in the report. Further, business profiles, SWOT analysis, and financial analysis of each company are provided in detail. Key companies analyzed in the report include Amcor Group GmbH, Berry Global Inc, Dart Container Corp, Graphic Packaging International LLC, Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC, Huhtamaki Oyj, Novolex, Pactiv LLC, Transcontinental Inc, Winpak Ltd.

Single-Use Packaging Market Scope and Segmentation

By Material

Paper and Paperboard

Plastic

Glass

Others

By End-User

Food and Beverage

Personal Care

Pharmaceutical

Others

Countries Included-

North America- US, Canada, Mexico

Europe- Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Benelux, Turkey, Russia, Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific- China, India, Japan, South Korea, South East Asia, Australia, Rest of APAC

South and Central America- Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Rest of SCA

Middle East and Africa- Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Israel, South Africa, Algeria, Nigeria, Rest of Middle East, Rest of Africa

Companies Included in the Single-Use Packaging Market Research-

Amcor Group GmbH

Berry Global Inc

Dart Container Corp

Graphic Packaging International LLC

Hotpack Packaging Industries LLC

Huhtamaki Oyj

Novolex

Pactiv LLC

Transcontinental Inc

Winpak Ltd

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