Global E-Commerce Packaging Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Packaging Type (Corrugated Boxes, Courier Bags, Security Envelopes, Protective Packaging), By Industry Vertical (Consumer Electronics, Food And Beverage, Cosmetics And Personal Care Products, Pharmaceutics, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2023 To 2028

The global e-commerce packaging market will grow at a CAGR of 12.50% to be valued at US$110.961 billion in 2030 from US$61.587 billion in 2025.

The increasing rate of consumers buying things online coupled with increasing penetration of the internet and smartphones in various developing countries is anticipated to be one of the major driving factors for e-commerce packaging in the projected period. Additionally, e-commerce has gained huge popularity because there are a variety of options available for one single product. Moreover, the customer support after delivery of the product and the easy return policy is also encouraging the growth of e-commerce website which in turn is growing the global e-commerce packaging industry in the projected period.

Increasing consumer preference to buy products online

With the increasing disposable income, increasing working population, hectic work schedule, and change in lifestyle people nowadays have less time to spend on going from one store to another. Additionally, the option to get their products delivered to the doorsteps without any hassle is aiding the global e-commerce packaging market to grow in the coming years. Further, the increasing boost of e-commerce companies can be experienced in developing countries such as India, as these were untapped markets in the past but are gaining popularity in the global e-commerce packaging market in the coming years. Hence, major reasons are anticipated to grow the global e-commerce packaging industry in the projected period.  As per the estimates by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the revenue from e-commerce is increasing in 2023. According to the data online retail sales contribute around 16% of the total purchase in the US retail industry. In the projected period, this is expected to increase due to factors like increasing refunds and discounts from the e-commerce providers coupled with increasing digitalization in countries such as the United States and increasing penetration of technological advancements in the country are anticipated to aid the global e-commerce packaging industry in the projected period.

• In India, it is projected that the e-commerce packaging market will grow steadily. 

The e-commerce packaging market is growing owing to the increased demand for corrugated boxes in developing nations like India. The expansion of online retail sectors is anticipated to propel the need for reliable packaging solutions in the upcoming years. However, the rapid growth of the e-commerce industry is mainly driven by investment in sectors like consumer electronics, apparel, fashion, and personal care industries among others, expanding the scope for packaging opportunities.

Furthermore, the growth of omnichannel models of business including prominent retailers such as Infiniti Retail Limited Croma are expected to register higher sales impacting the e-commerce packaging market growth in a positive manner.  According to an estimate from the TRAI, the total number of internet subscribers in the country increased to 865.90 million in December 2022 from 850.95 million in September 2022. This highlights that the penetration of the internet will accelerate the growth of the e-commerce industry further, thereby driving the demand for e-commerce packaging solutions in the country.

Market Key Developments

• In September 2023, SIG Group, a globally popular packaging solution provider announced its plans for a Rs 900 Crore Carton Plant in India. The plant will operate at a manufacturing capacity of 4 billion carton packs annually.
• In May 2022, Smurfit Kappa acquired Atlas Packaging, the company is based in North Devon and is an independent corrugated packaging provider. This collaboration aims at providing shelf-ready packaging, and gifting boxes for the e-commerce sector and is expected to offer a broad range of innovative products in the coming years.

The e-commerce packaging market report provides an in-depth analysis of the industry landscape, delivering strategic and executive-level insights backed by data-driven forecasts and analysis. This regularly updated report equips decision-makers with actionable intelligence on current market trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive dynamics.    The report explores the demand for e-commerce packaging across various applications, such as electronics, food & beverages, apparel, and personal care, and their adoption across different geographies. The latest advancements in sustainable packaging solutions, smart packaging technologies, and consumer-centric designs are also analyzed to present a holistic view of the market.

E-commerce Packaging Market Segmentations:

E-commerce Packaging Market Segmentation by product type

The market is analyzed by product type into the following:

• Corrugated Boxes
• Poly Bags
• Protective Packaging
• Others

E-commerce Packaging Market Segmentation by material:

The report analyzes the market by material as below:

• Plastic
• Paper & Paperboard
• Biodegradable Materials

E-commerce Packaging Market Segmentation by application

The report analyzes the market by application as below:

• Electronics & Electricals
• Food & Beverages
• Apparel & Accessories
• Personal Care Products
• Other Applications

E-commerce Packaging Market Segmentation by regions:

The study also analysed the e-commerce packaging market into the following regions, with country level forecasts and analysis as below:

• North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• South America (Brazil, Argentina, and Others)
• Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, and Others
• Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Others)
• Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and Others)

E-commerce Packaging Market Competitive Landscape:

The e-commerce packaging market features key players such as Amcor Plc., Mondi Group, Smurfit Kappa Group, DS Smith Plc., WestRock Company, International Paper Company, Sealed Air Corporation, and Pregis LLC., among others. 

E-commerce Packaging Market Report Coverage:

This report provides extensive coverage as explained in the points below:

• Market size, forecasts, and trends by different product type, with historical revenue data and analysis focusing on key factors driving adoption, current challenges faced by key players, and major growth areas.
• Market size, forecasts, and trends by material, with historical revenue data and analysis.
• Market size, forecasts, and trends by application, with historical revenue data and analysis across various segments.
• The e-commerce packaging market is also analysed across different regions, with historical data, regional share, attractiveness and opportunity of these solutions in different countries. The growth prospects and key players operating in these markets. The section also dwells on the macro factors, economic scenario and other complementing factors aiding in market growth. 
• Market dynamics: The section details the market growth factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market. The segment also presents complete market scenario with the help of Porter’s five forces model. 
• Competitive Intelligence: A thorough investigation on the competitive structure of the market presented through proprietary vendor matrix model, market share analysis of key players, insights on strategies of key players and recent major developments undertaken by the companies to gain competitive edge. 
• Research methodology: The assumptions and sources which were considered to arrive at the final market estimates. Additionally, how our model is refined to ensure most significant factors are taken into consideration with the proper hypothesis and bottom-up and top-down approaches enhance the reliability of forecasts further strengthening the trustworthiness of the numbers being presented. 

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. E-COMMERCE PACKAGING MARKET BY PRODUCT TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Corrugated Boxes

5.3. Poly Bags

5.4. Protective Packaging

5.5. Others

6. E-COMMERCE PACKAGING MARKET BY MATERIAL

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Plastic

6.3. Paper & Paperboard

6.4. Biodegradable Materials

7. E-COMMERCE PACKAGING MARKET BY APPLICATION

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Electronics & Electricals

7.3. Food & Beverages

7.4. Apparel & Accessories

7.5. Personal Care Products

7.6. Other Applications

8. E-COMMERCE PACKAGING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. USA

8.2.2. Canada

8.2.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. Brazil

8.3.2. Argentina

8.3.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. United Kingdom

8.4.2. Germany

8.4.3. France

8.4.4. Italy

8.4.5. Spain

8.4.6. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.2. UAE

8.5.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. China

8.6.2. Japan

8.6.3. India

8.6.4. South Korea

8.6.5. Taiwan

8.6.6. Thailand

8.6.7. Indonesia

8.6.8. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Amcor Plc.

10.2. Mondi Group

10.3. Smurfit Kappa Group

10.4. DS Smith Plc.

10.5. WestRock Company

10.6. International Paper Company

10.7. International Paper Company

10.8. Sealed Air Corporation

10.9. Pregis LLC.

10.10. Stora Enso 

11. APPENDIX

11.1. Currency 

11.2. Assumptions

11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

11.5. Research Methodology 

11.6. Abbreviations 

LIST OF FIGURES

LIST OF TABLES

Amcor Plc.

Mondi Group

Smurfit Kappa Group

DS Smith Plc.

WestRock Company

International Paper Company

International Paper Company

Sealed Air Corporation

Pregis LLC.

Stora Enso