Plastic Containers Market Analysis

Product (Bottles, Boxes & Bins, Trays, Cups, Lids, Thin Wall Pails, Bowls)

The bottles segment in the plastic containers market is estimated to hold the largest revenue share during the projected period. The growth of this segment can be attributed to people using more plastic bottles. Such as a report published in 2022 states that a total of about 1 million types of plastic are used by humans every minute worldwide. Along with that, the use of plastic bottles is increasing in many industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and others, for the packaging of liquid beverages and medicines.

Material (Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyethylene, High-Density Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate)

The polyethylene terephthalate segment is expected to hold 29% share of the global plastic containers market in the assessment period, supported by several advantages associated with it such as light weight, durability, and recyclability. In addition, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has exponential barrier properties against vapors, oils, and many more that make it a very suitable plastic for food and beverage packaging. For instance, PET bottles are used to package about 75% of mineral water, soft drinks, and juices worldwide.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

Material	Polypropylene Polystyrene Polyethylene High-Density Polyethylene Low-Density Polyethylene Polyethylene Terephthalate
Product	Bottles Boxes & Bins Trays Cups Lids Thin Wall Pails Bowls
Manufacturing	Thermoformed Vacuum Technology Injection Molded Technology
End Use	Beverages Cosmetic Household Care

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of plastic containers is estimated at USD 79.44 billion.

The plastic containers market size was valued at USD 75.74 billion in 2024 and is set to cross USD 163.01 billion by the end of 2037, expanding at more than 6.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The growing demand for plastic products and escalating plastic industry will propel the market growth.

Asia Pacific industry is poised to account for the largest share of 35% 2037, impelled by rising consumption of soft drinks, packaged juices, and bottled water increases in the region.

The major players in the market include Amcor Group GmbH, Plastipak Holdings, Inc., ALPLA Group, Graham Packaging Company, L.P., Berry Global Inc., Grenier AG, Visy Industries Australia Pty Ltd., Shanghai Zijiang Enterprise Group Co., Ltd., Crown Holdings, Inc., Silgan Holdings, Inc.

Plastic Containers Market Analysis