Global Contract Packaging Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Type of Packaging (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), By Packaging Material (HPDE, LDPE, PET, Paperboard, Fibreboard, Glass, Aluminium), By Package Types (Containers, Blister Packs, Bottles and Jars, Vials, Others), By Contract Packaging Services (Design, Inventory Management/Control, Printing and Component Production, Packaging Production, Package Assembly & Fulfillment, Warehousing & Distribution), By End User Industry (Food, Beverage, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Electronics, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

The global contract packaging market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 9.18% to reach a market size of US$149.588 billion in 2030 from US$96.444 billion in 2025.

Contract packaging is referred to as the packaging solution provider (which is outsourced) from the beginning to the end of the product packaging (from design to storage or distribution). Contract packaging manufacturers collaborate with the product managers and manufacturers for consulting, planning, customizing, and executing the packaging process as per the timeline, pre-produced or required packaging components, and industry requirements. The contract packaging market’s growth is determined based on the changing manufacturing industry preferences, where product manufacturers are moving to these solution providers due to their growing focus on cost optimization with more focus on their core businesses.

The market is propelled to grow significantly with the rising pharma industry delivering several drugs and drug delivery systems. The prevalence of diseases and the elderly population are contributing to industrial growth, fueling the market expansion in the forecast period. The increasing popularity of consumer electronics and rising disposable incomes in emerging economies are creating opportunities for the contract packaging market expansion, driven by the demand for consumer electronic goods. With the shifting trend of dietary consumption patterns, there is a high need for packaged food and beverages, further boosting the market growth in the forecast period. The growing retail industry, with rising online retail sales, is further propelling the market sustainably in the forecast period.  Geographically, North America is projected to hold a significant market share, followed by the European region. Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period.

What are the drivers of the global contract packaging market?

• The growing agricultural packaging industry is augmenting the market growth in the forecast period.

The agricultural packaging industry is estimated to grow in the forecast period with the rising population and demand for food. Hence, this has created a need for agricultural packaging solutions where consumers demand effective packaging solutions where the food is free from contamination and thus prevents spoilage, further boosting the market expansion in the forecast period. As a result, fresh food producers seek contract packaging solution providers who have continuous technological advancements in packaging, driving the market during the forecast period.  With the growing retail packaging, fresh farm produce needs efficient packaging to be easily transported from one destination to the other. Hence, the growing retail packaging trends are allowing the market to grow significantly in the upcoming years.

• With the growing application of cosmetics, the market is estimated to surge with the increasing demand for efficient cosmetic packaging solutions.

The market is projected to be fueled in the forecast period owing to the increasing popularity of cosmetic products among young and older women internationally. The global upper-middle-class population is expanding and is projected to increase, with Asia having the maximum share among all the regions of the world. Hence, this has created a large and active customer base with an increase in disposable income, propelling a huge demand for cosmetic packaging in the forecast period. The global middle-class population is estimated to reach a size of 5.3 billion by the end of 2030, further adding over 2 billion people with increased purchasing power than today (source: The European Union). APAC countries like China and India will comprise the maximum consumer base of around 66%, with a middle-class consumption of around 59%.

Furthermore, with rapid urbanization leading to the adoption of modern living conditions and changing consumer preferences, the demand is fuelling the changing purchasing behavior, where the online mode of purchase of premium cosmetic products for skincare, haircare, and other applications is the most preferred over offline sales. Furthermore, the increasing focus of the male population on personal grooming is further providing an opportunity for market growth with the rising purchase of cosmetic products for skincare, haircare, and other purposes among men. The growing skincare cosmetic brands and the rising popularity of skincare cosmetic products among men and women worldwide are estimated to fuel the market expansion in the forecast period.

• Growing digitalization will propel the market growth

With the growing internet penetration and digitization, consumers worldwide are interested in purchasing cosmetic products online. The online mode of purchase has provided a user-friendly way to purchase beauty products, providing secure online payment options and saving time, effort, and money. Additionally, with the growing e-commerce industry, the younger generation living in an e-commerce era is highly influenced by the digital mode of purchase. It is thus significantly impacting the sales of cosmetic products online, further fueling the market expansion in the forecast period. In addition to offline sales, many retailers are moving on to creating online sales channels, offering a convenient alternative for people with a busy lifestyle. Furthermore, with the growing adoption of smartphones, tablets, and other mobile modes of electronic purchasing devices, the contract packaging for cosmetic products is expected to thrive significantly with the growth of cosmetic sales via e-commerce in the upcoming years.

What are the key geographical trends shaping the global contract packaging market?

By geography, the global contract packaging market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The major economies like China, Japan, India, and South Korea dominate the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the fastest-growing emerging economies are from this region, such as ASEAN countries.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to see notable growth due to the growing industrialization and e-commerce market. This regional market is propelling with increasing disposable and family income, where customers are preferring freshly packaged fruits and vegetables.  Hence, their willingness to spend on packaged fresh fruits and vegetables has also increased. A large consumer base with an expanding middle-class population is fuelling the regional market, promoting high consumption of fresh agricultural produce.

North America is also expected to hold a significant market share due to the early adoption of technology.

The market is segmented by end-user industry into food, beverage, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, consumer electronics, and others.

The market for hair care cosmetic applications is projected to gain traction in the forecast period owing to the increasing interest among people in achieving a better quality of hair. Hence, hair care cosmetic products are gaining traction among a wide range of consumers, men and women, worldwide. Additionally, with the growing demand for professional hair services, the market’s growth is expected to accelerate in the coming years with the burgeoning demand for hair creams, lotions, and hair color cosmetics, among other products.

Other factors driving the market growth for hair cosmetic products include a growing middle-class population with increased purchasing capacity and disposable income. Hence, the hair care industry is uniquely positioned in the cosmetic industry. Furthermore, growing sales alternatives in the form of online sales apart from offline sales channels are also contributing to the growing purchase of hair care cosmetic products, further boosting the market during the forecast period.

Key developments in the global contract packaging market:

The major leaders of the global contract packaging market are Valk Industries, Inc., Aaron Thomas Company, Inc., Mattpak Inc., WESTERNInnovations, Inc., U.S. Packaging & Wrapping LLC., Action Packaging & Design, Inc., Advanced Concept Innovations, and American FlexPack, Inc. The key players implement growth strategies such as product launches, mergers, acquisitions, etc., to gain a competitive advantage. For Instance,

• In November 2024, Coregistic acquired Belvika Trade & Packaging, a contract packaging provider to the food and beverage industry. This transaction establishes Coregistics as a significant pure-play contract packaging company in North America in terms of scale and revenue.
• In May 2024, Tide Rock acquired the contract packaging company in Memphis, Tennessee, with expertise in custom supply chain solutions. Tide Rock acquired Premier Packaging Inc.
• In April 2024, Ryder System, Inc. announced its contract manufacturing and contract packaging arm was a recipient of The Procter & Gamble Company’s External Business Partner Excellence Award for 2023. The award recognizes the team’s achievement for consistently performing throughout the supply chain.

The global contract packaging market is analyzed into the following segments:

• By Type of Packaging
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
• By Packaging Material
  • HPDE
  • LDPE
  • PET
  • Paperboard
  • Fibreboard
  • Glass
  • Aluminium
• By Package Types
  • Containers
  • Blister Packs
  • Bottles and Jars
  • Vials
  • Others
• By Contract Packaging Services
  • Design
  • Inventory Management/Control
  • Printing and Component Production
  • Packaging Production
  • Package Assembly & Fulfillment
  • Warehousing & Distribution
• By End User Industry
  • Food
  • Beverage
  • Cosmetic
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Rest of the Middle East and Africa
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

2.3. Data Validation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Supplier

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4.  Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. GLOBAL CONTRACT PACKAGING MARKET BY TYPE OF PACKAGING

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Primary

5.3. Secondary

5.4. Tertiary

6. GLOBAL CONTRACT PACKAGING MARKET BY PACKAGING MATERIAL

6.1. Introduction

6.2. HPDE

6.3. LDPE

6.4. PET

6.5. Paperboard

6.6. Fibreboard

6.7. Glass

6.8. Aluminium

7. GLOBAL CONTRACT PACKAGING MARKET BY PACKAGE TYPES

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Containers

7.3. Blister Packs

7.4. Bottles and Jars

7.5. Vials

7.6. Others

8. GLOBAL CONTRACT PACKAGING MARKET BY CONTRACT PACKAGING SERVICES

8.1. Introduction

8.2. Design

8.3. Inventory Management/Control

8.4. Printing and Component Production

8.5. Packaging Production

8.6. Package Assembly & Fulfillment

8.7. Warehousing & Distribution

9. GLOBAL CONTRACT PACKAGING MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

9.1. Introduction

9.2. Food

9.3. Beverage

9.4. Cosmetic

9.5. Pharmaceutical

9.6. Consumer Electronics

9.7. Others

10. GLOBAL CONTRACT PACKAGING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

10.1. Global Overview

10.2. North America

10.2.1. United States

10.2.2. Canada

10.2.3. Mexico

10.3. South America

10.3.1. Brazil

10.3.2. Argentina

10.3.3. Rest of South America

10.4. Europe

10.4.1. United Kingdom

10.4.2. Germany

10.4.3. France

10.4.4. Italy

10.4.5. Spain

10.4.6. Rest of Europe

10.5. Middle East and Africa

10.5.1. Saudi Arabia

10.5.2. United Arab Emirates

10.5.3. Rest of the Middle East and Africa

10.6. Asia-Pacific

10.6.1. China

10.6.2. India

10.6.3. Japan

10.6.4. South Korea

10.6.5. Taiwan

10.6.6. Thailand

10.6.7. Indonesia

10.6.8. Rest of Asia-Pacific

11. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

11.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

11.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness

11.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

11.4. Competitive Dashboard

12. COMPANY PROFILES

12.1. Valk Industries, Inc.

12.2. Aaron Thomas Company, Inc.

12.3. Mattpak Inc.

12.4. WESTERNInnovations, Inc.

12.5. U.S. Packaging & Wrapping LLC.

12.6. Action Packaging & Design, Inc.

12.7. Advanced Concept Innovations

12.8. American FlexPack, Inc.

Valk Industries, Inc.

Aaron Thomas Company, Inc.

Mattpak Inc.

WESTERNInnovations, Inc.

U.S. Packaging & Wrapping LLC.

Action Packaging & Design, Inc.

Advanced Concept Innovations

American FlexPack, Inc.