The Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market is valued at approximately USD 1.0 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 5.40% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) liners are crucial in industries requiring efficient, hygienic, and safe storage and transportation of liquids and semi-solids. These liners, often made from high-barrier materials, ensure product integrity, prevent contamination, and reduce the risk of spillage during handling and transit. The rise in demand from sectors like food and beverages, industrial chemicals, and household products underscores the growing significance of IBC liners in modern supply chains. With sustainability emerging as a cornerstone in packaging solutions, innovations like recyclable and reusable liners are reshaping industry dynamics.
The market's expansion is driven by the increasing adoption of IBC liners in sectors emphasizing hygiene and product preservation. The food and beverage sector, for instance, leverages liners for transporting sensitive commodities like syrups, oils, and concentrates, ensuring compliance with stringent food safety standards. Similarly, the industrial liquids segment benefits from the robustness and chemical resistance of these liners. However, challenges such as fluctuating raw material prices and environmental concerns related to single-use plastics could hinder market growth. Nonetheless, ongoing advancements in material science and manufacturing technologies present opportunities to mitigate these challenges and drive the adoption of eco-friendly alternatives.
Regionally, North America dominates the IBC liner market, supported by its advanced industrial base, robust logistics infrastructure, and high adoption of bulk packaging solutions. Europe follows closely, with its emphasis on sustainability and increasing demand from the food and beverage sector. The Asia-Pacific region, on the other hand, is poised for the fastest growth, driven by the expanding manufacturing and industrial base, coupled with rising exports of food and industrial products. Emerging economies such as China and India are at the forefront, witnessing significant investments in industrial packaging solutions to cater to growing domestic and international demands.
Major market players included in this report are:
- Berry Global Inc.
- Greif Inc.
- DS Smith Plc
- Nefab AB
- Scholle IPN
- Sealed Air Corporation
- CDF Corporation
- Peak Packaging
- Hoover CS
- Bulk Lift International
- ILP Group
- LC Packaging International BV
- Taihua Group
- Paper Systems Inc.
- Brambles Limited
The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Liner Capacity:
- Upto 1000 Liters
- Above 1000 Liters
By Application:
- Food & Beverages
- Industrial Liquids
- Household Products
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Years considered for the study are as follows:
- Historical year - 2022
- Base year - 2023
- Forecast period - 2024 to 2032
Key Takeaways:
- Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
- Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
- Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
- Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
- Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approaches.
- Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
- Demand-side and supply-side analysis of the market.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Executive Summary
- 1.1. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
- 1.2. Regional Summary
- 1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Liner Capacity
- 1.3.2. By Application
- 1.4. Key Trends
- 1.5. Recession Impact
- 1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 2. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Definition and Research Assumptions
- 2.1. Research Objective
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
- 2.3.3.1. Availability
- 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
- 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
- 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
- 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
- 2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
- 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
- 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
- 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
- 2.4. Estimation Methodology
- 2.5. Years Considered for the Study
- 2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Dynamics
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Rising Demand in Food & Beverage Sector for Hygienic Transportation
- 3.1.2. Growth in Industrial Liquids Transport and Chemical Resistance Needs
- 3.1.3. Advancements in Sustainable and Recyclable Packaging Solutions
- 3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. Fluctuating Raw Material Prices Affecting Production Costs
- 3.2.2. Environmental Concerns Related to Single-use Plastics
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Development of Eco-friendly and Reusable Liners
- 3.3.2. Expansion in Emerging Markets with Growing Industrialization
- 3.3.3. Technological Innovations in Material Science Enhancing Product Features
Chapter 4. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
- 4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
- 4.3. Top Investment Opportunities
- 4.4. Top Winning Strategies
- 4.5. Disruptive Trends
- 4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Size & Forecasts by Liner Capacity 2022-2032
- 5.1. Segment Dashboard
- 5.2. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market: Liner Capacity Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
- 5.2.1. Upto 1000 Liters
- 5.2.2. Above 1000 Liters
Chapter 6. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032
- 6.1. Segment Dashboard
- 6.2. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
- 6.2.1. Food & Beverages
- 6.2.2. Industrial Liquids
- 6.2.3. Household Products
Chapter 7. Global Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
- 7.1. North America Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.1.1. U.S. Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.1.1.1. Liner Capacity Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
- 7.1.1.2. Application Breakdown Size & Forecasts, 2022-2032
- 7.1.2. Canada Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.2. Europe Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.2.1. UK Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.2.2. Germany Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.2.3. France Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.2.4. Spain Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.2.5. Italy Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.2.6. Rest of Europe Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.3. Asia-Pacific Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.3.1. China Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.3.2. India Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.3.3. Japan Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.3.4. Australia Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.3.5. South Korea Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.3.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.4. Latin America Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.4.1. Brazil Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.4.2. Mexico Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.4.3. Rest of Latin America Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.5. Middle East & Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.5.1. Saudi Arabia Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.5.2. South Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
- 7.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Intermediate Bulk Container Liner Market
Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence
- 8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 8.1.1. Berry Global Inc.
- 8.1.2. Greif Inc.
- 8.1.3. DS Smith Plc
- 8.2. Top Market Strategies
- 8.3. Company Profiles
- 8.3.1. Berry Global Inc.
- 8.3.1.1. Key Information
- 8.3.1.2. Overview
- 8.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 8.3.1.4. Product Summary
- 8.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 8.3.2. Greif Inc.
- 8.3.3. DS Smith Plc
- 8.3.4. Nefab AB
- 8.3.5. Scholle IPN
- 8.3.6. Sealed Air Corporation
- 8.3.7. CDF Corporation
- 8.3.8. Peak Packaging
- 8.3.9. Hoover CS
- 8.3.10. Bulk Lift International
- 8.3.11. ILP Group
- 8.3.12. LC Packaging International BV
- 8.3.13. Taihua Group
- 8.3.14. Paper Systems Inc.
- 8.3.15. Brambles Limited
Chapter 9. Research Process
- 9.1. Research Process
- 9.1.1. Data Mining
- 9.1.2. Analysis
- 9.1.3. Market Estimation
- 9.1.4. Validation
- 9.1.5. Publishing
- 9.2. Research Attributes