Smart Packaging Market Analysis

Type (Active Packaging, Intelligent Packaging, Modified Atmosphere Packaging)

Active packaging segment is estimated to dominate over 55.7% smart packaging market share by 2037, owing to the growing popularity of ready-to-eat and takeaway meals among the urban population. The application of packaging has a direct effect on the shelf life of ready-to-eat meals. Hence, active packaging technologies absorb substances such as moisture, and oxygen from the product to protect against food spoilage.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 1 in 10 people across the globe fall ill after eating contaminated food every year. Therefore, the demand for active packaging to secure food from deterioration for a long time is rising.

Application (Food & Beverage, Personal care, Automotive, Healthcare, Electronics)

The healthcare segment in smart packaging market is set to hold the largest share by 2037, due to the latest trends in smart packaging in the healthcare sector, including QR codes, RFID tags, temperature monitoring, and others. The smart packaging is designed to provide additional benefits beyond just protecting the product inside. For instance, in December 2020, to enhance patient safety and satisfaction, Avery Dennison collaborated with Schreiner MediPharm and PragmatIC Semiconductor to utilize NFC technology by bringing smart packaging for common pharmaceutical items up to the unit level.

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

Type	Active Packaging Intelligent Packaging Modified Atmosphere Packaging
Application	Food & Beverage Personal care Automotive Healthcare Electronics
Material	Solid Liquid
Level of Packaging	Primary Packaging Secondary Packaging Tertiary Packaging

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of smart packaging is estimated at USD 31.88 billion.

The smart packaging market size was valued at USD 30.44 billion in 2024 and is likely to cross USD 64.13 billion by 2037, expanding at more than 5.9% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. The surging need to improve the safety of pharmaceutical and food products will drive the market growth.

Asia Pacific industry is anticipated to dominate majority revenue share of 40% by 2037, influenced by rising e-commerce sector across the region.

The major players in the market are 3M, Avery Dennison Corporation, Ball Corporation, BASF SE, Crown International Paper, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, Stora Enso, Sysco Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corp., BeFC, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Rengo Co., Ltd., Smart Packaging Hub, RICOH NAKAMOTO SMART PACKAGING Co., Ltd., and others.

Smart Packaging Market Analysis