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E-commerce Packaging Market Growth & Trends:
The global e-commerce packaging market size is expected to reach USD 235.84 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 17.2% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growing e-commerce retail platforms and technology advancements, such as 5G, and wider geographic internet connectivity are boosting the e-commerce market. Thus, simultaneously driving the demand for convenient and efficient packaging. The introduction of 5G is expected to enhance the consumer experience of online shopping by introducing technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR). These technologies will provide product display in the enhanced virtual environment; thus, improving consumer experience on product outlook.
According to the research on Shopify, more than half of consumers are willing to shop more if the e-commerce platform is offering an AR experience. The 5G technology is helping to power the growth of the e-commerce industry during the forecast period. The industry is expected to experience splendid growth during the forecast period owing to wider geographic internet connectivity. For instance, a project like starlinks will provide access to areas where connectivity has been a challenge, such as the rural parts of the world. The challenges of the internet in rural or remote parts of the world are contributing to the very limited opportunity for the e-commerce industry growth.
The introduction of wider geographic internet connectivity will create immense opportunities for the e-commerce market in remote parts of the world. However, the growing e-commerce industry is creating a large amount of packaging waste and various environmental concerns. For instance, 3 billion trees are cut every year to produce carton boxes, mailers, fillers, and paper-based packaging. Whereas, less than 20% of plastic packaging produced worldwide undergoes recycling. Thus, the environmental concern over increasing packaging waste is expected to restrain the market growth to some extent.
Key companies operating in the industry are majorly adopting various strategies, such as acquisitions and new product launches, to expand their manufacturing capabilities, product portfolios, and geographical presence. For instance, in July 2022, Coveris launched stretch films, which have 30% recycled content. In May 2022, Berry Global collaborated with Clean Farms & Poly-Ag Recycling to advance Canada's circular economy. The collaboration was aimed at recovering used agricultural films and grain bag materials to produce new products with recycled content.
E-commerce Packaging Market Report Highlights:
- The corrugated boxes segment recorded the largest market revenue share of over 35.0% in 2024. Corrugated boxes are one of the most widely used packaging options in e-commerce due to their strength, durability, and ability to protect items during transit.
- The corrugated board segment accounted for the largest market share of over 36.0% in 2024. Corrugated board is a top preference for e-commerce due to its strength and recyclability, commonly used for shipping boxes and sturdy packaging materials.
- The apparel & accessories segment recorded the largest market share of over 24.0% in 2024. The rapid growth of online shopping, accelerated by trends such as fast fashion and direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, is driving demand for apparel packaging.
- Asia Pacific e-commerce packaging market dominated and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 49.0% in 2024. The Asia Pacific region's dominance in e-commerce packaging is primarily driven by its massive consumer base, rapid digital adoption, and growing middle class.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.1.1. Market Segmentation
- 1.1.2. Market Definition
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global E-commerce Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3. Manufacturing Trends
- 3.4. Technology Trends
- 3.5. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.6. Regulatory Framework
- 3.7. Market Dynamics
- 3.7.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.7.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.7.4. Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.8. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.8.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.8.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.9. Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives on the E-commerce Packaging Market
Chapter 4. Global E-commerce Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 4.2.1. Plastics
- 4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.2. Corrugated Board
- 4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.3. Paper & Paperboard
- 4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 4.2.4. Woods
- 4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Global E-commerce Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.2.1. Corrugated Boxes
- 5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Poly Bags
- 5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.3. Tapes
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.4. Protective Packaging
- 5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.5. Mailer
- 5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.2.6. Others
- 5.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global E-commerce Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.2.1. Electrical & Electronics
- 6.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.2. Apparel & Accessories
- 6.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.3. Personal Care
- 6.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.4. Household
- 6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.5. Food & Beverages
- 6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.6. Pet Food
- 6.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.7. Pharmaceuticals
- 6.2.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.2.8. Others
- 6.2.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Global E-commerce Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. North America
- 7.3.1. North America E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. U.S.
- 7.3.2.1. U.S. E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.3. Canada
- 7.3.3.1. Canada E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.4. Mexico
- 7.3.4.1. Mexico E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4. Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.2. Germany
- 7.4.2.1. Germany E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.3. UK
- 7.4.3.1. UK E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.4. France
- 7.4.4.1. France E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.5. Italy
- 7.4.5.1. Italy E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.4.6. Spain
- 7.4.6.1. Spain E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5. Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.2. China
- 7.5.2.1. China E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.3. India
- 7.5.3.1. India E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.4. Japan
- 7.5.4.1. Japan E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.5. South Korea
- 7.5.5.1. South Korea E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.6. Australia
- 7.5.6.1. Australia E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.5.7. Southeast Asia
- 7.5.7.1. Southeast Asia E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6. Central & South America
- 7.6.1. Central & South America E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.2. Brazil
- 7.6.2.1. Brazil E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.6.3. Argentina
- 7.6.3.1. Argentina E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7. Middle East & Africa
- 7.7.1. Middle East & Africa E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 7.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7.3. UAE
- 7.7.3.1. UAE E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.7.4. South Africa
- 7.7.4.1. South Africa E-commerce Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
- 8.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 8.2. Vendor Landscape
- 8.2.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers & Channel Partners
- 8.2.2. Company Categorization
- 8.2.3. List of Potential Customers
- 8.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 8.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.5. Company Dashboard Analysis
- 8.6. Strategy Mapping
- 8.6.1. Expansions
- 8.6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 8.6.3. Collaborations
- 8.6.4. New Product Launches
- 8.6.5. Others
Chapter 9. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Products Overview)
- 9.1. Amcor plc
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2. Berry Global Group, Inc.
- 9.3. CCL Industries
- 9.4. Coveris
- 9.5. Sealed Air
- 9.6. Sonoco Products Company
- 9.7. WINPAK Ltd.
- 9.8. Alpha Packaging
- 9.9. Constantia Flexibles
- 9.10. Mondi
- 9.11. Gerresheimer AG
- 9.12. Silver Spur Corp.
- 9.13. Greif
- 9.14. Transcontinental Inc.
- 9.15. ALPLA