Molded Pulp Packaging Market Size, Share, Growth & Industry Forecast

Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Size, Share, Growth, Industry Trends, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2030

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The global molded pulp packaging market size is anticipated to register a significant CAGR of around 6% during the forecast period 2021 to 2027 and valued at around USD 4 billion in 2020. The rising demand for sustainable packaging and the stringent government regulations regarding plastic uses are some major factors to drive the market growth. Moreover, the increasing demand for molded pulp packaging from consumer electronics is further expected to drive the market growth. The material is made from wood fiber and cellulose, which make this packaging completely biodegradable and renewable. The factor is expected to increase the demand for molded pulp packaging in next upcoming years.

Market Drivers:

Increasing Awareness and Adoption of Sustainable Packaging: The growing global emphasis on sustainability and environmental consciousness is a significant driving factor for the molded pulp packaging market. Molded pulp packaging is made from recycled materials, such as paper waste or agricultural fibers, and is biodegradable and compostable. As businesses and consumers prioritize sustainable packaging solutions, the demand for molded pulp packaging continues to rise.

Stringent Regulations and Policies: Governments and regulatory bodies around the world have implemented stringent regulations and policies to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable packaging alternatives. These regulations encourage businesses to adopt eco-friendly packaging solutions, including molded pulp packaging. Compliance with such regulations and the need to meet sustainability targets drives the adoption of molded pulp packaging.

Growing E-commerce Industry: The rapid growth of the e-commerce industry has led to an increased demand for protective and sustainable packaging solutions. Molded pulp packaging offers excellent protection for fragile and delicate items during transit, reducing the risk of damage. Its lightweight nature also helps minimize shipping costs. As the e-commerce industry expands, the demand for molded pulp packaging is expected to increase.

Shifting Consumer Preferences: Consumer preferences are evolving towards eco-friendly products and packaging. Many consumers are actively seeking out brands that use sustainable packaging solutions and align with their environmental values. Molded pulp packaging, with its recyclability and biodegradability, appeals to these environmentally conscious consumers, driving the demand for such packaging.

Growth in Food and Beverage Industry: The food and beverage industry is a major consumer of packaging materials. Molded pulp packaging finds significant applications in the food and beverage sector, particularly for items like eggs, fruits, electronics, and fragile goods. The need for sustainable, cost-effective, and protective packaging solutions in this industry fuels the demand for molded pulp packaging.

Cost-Effectiveness and Versatility: Molded pulp packaging offers cost advantages over other packaging materials, such as plastic and foam. The raw materials used in molded pulp packaging are often readily available and relatively inexpensive. Additionally, molded pulp packaging can be customized and molded into various shapes and sizes to fit specific product requirements. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive choice for packaging applications.

Improved Product Design and Performance: Advances in technology and manufacturing processes have led to improvements in the design and performance of molded pulp packaging. Manufacturers have developed innovative solutions to enhance the strength, durability, and moisture resistance of molded pulp products, expanding their applications across different industries. The improved product design and performance drive the adoption of molded pulp packaging.

Growing Circular Economy Initiatives: The concept of a circular economy, which aims to minimize waste generation and maximize resource efficiency, is gaining traction globally. Molded pulp packaging aligns with the principles of the circular economy as it is made from recycled materials and can be further recycled or composted after use. The growing focus on circular economy initiatives drives the demand for molded pulp packaging.

Market Outlook:

Benchmark Year		2022
Market Size		~ USD 4 Billion in 2020
Market Growth (CAGR)		~ 6% (2023-2030)
Largest Market Share		Asia Pacific
Analysis Period		2020-2030
Market Players		Brodrene Hartmann A/S, Huhtamako Oyj, UFP Technologies, Inc., Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC, and Genpak, LLC

Market Insights:

The global molded pulp packaging market is bifurcated into the source, mold type, product, application, and geography. On the basis of source, the market is further segmented into Wood Pulp and Non-wood Pulp. The wood pulp segment dominated the market in 2020 and expected to grow at the same trend over the forecast period. The segment is accounted to hold the major market share of over 85% of the market. The segment growth is attributed to its low cost and easy availability. In contrast, the non-wood pulp segment is accounted to grow at the fastest growth rate over the forecast period.

By application, the global molded pulp packaging market is divided into food packaging, food service, electronics, healthcare, and others. The food packaging segment dominated the global market in 2020 and accounted to hold the largest revenue share around 45% of the market. The increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables in various developed and developing economies has contributed the market growth. Furthermore, the wide use of molded pulp packaging products such as plates, cups, and bowls in the foodservice industry for packaging ready-to-eat meals and beverages is further expected to drive the segment growth over the forecast period.

Molded Pulp Packaging Market Size and CAGR

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The molded pulp packaging comprehensive study offers an in-depth analysis of industry trends, market size, competitive analysis, and market forecast – 2020 to 2027. Research Corridor report provides detailed premium insight into the global market and reveals the potential revenue streams, commercial prospects, market drivers, challenges, opportunities, issues, and events affecting the industry. In addition, the report has a dedicated section covering market forecasts and analysis for leading geographies, profiles of major companies operating in the market and expert opinion obtained from interviews with industry executives and experts from prominent companies.

The molded pulp packaging market research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2018 to 2027 considering 2020 as the base year for the research. The compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for each respective segment is calculated for the forecast period from 2021 to 2027.

Historical & Forecast Period

2018-19 – Historical Year
2020 – Base Year
2021-2027 – Forecast Period

Market Segmentation:

By Source:

Wood Pulp
Non-wood Pulp

By Molded Type:

Thick Wall
Transfer
Thermoformed
Processed

By Product:

Trays
End Caps
Bowls & Cups
Clamshells
Plates
Others

By Application:

Food Packaging
Food Service
Electronics
Healthcare
Industrial
Others

By Region:

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa

Geographic Coverage:

Geographically, the Asia Pacific dominated the global molded pulp packaging market in 2020 and accounted to hold the largest market share of over 40% of the market. The increasing environmental concern in some developing economies has contributed to the market growth in the region. North America is accounted to hold the second-largest market share and accounted to grow at a significant growth rate over the forecast period. The increasing number of restaurants, fast-food outlets have contributed to the market growth in the region. Furthermore, the increasing disposable income per capita and the increasing trend of out-of-home dining are expected to drive the market growth in the region.

Market Competition Assessment:

Some of the major players operating in the global molded pulp packaging market are Brodrene Hartmann A/S, Huhtamako Oyj, UFP Technologies, Inc., Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC, and Genpak, LLC. Companies are exploring markets by expansion, new investment, the introduction of new services, and collaboration as their preferred strategies. Players are exploring new geography through expansion and acquisition to gain a competitive advantage through joint synergy.

Key Companies:

Brodrene Hartmann A/S
Huhtamako Oyj
UFP Technologies, Inc.
Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC
Genpak, LLC
Eco-Products, Inc.
Fabri-Kal
Sabert Corp.
Pro-Pac Packaging
Henry Molded Products

Key Questions Answered by Molded Pulp Packaging Market Report:

Global molded pulp packaging market forecasts from 2021-2027
Regional molded pulp packaging market forecasts from 2021-2027 covering Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America
Country-level forecasts from 2021-2027 covering 15 major countries from the aforementioned regions
Molded pulp packaging submarket forecasts from 2021-2027 covering the market by source, by mold type, by product, by application, and geography
Various industry models such as SWOT analysis, Value Chain Analysis pertaining to the molded pulp packaging market
Analysis of the key factors driving and restraining the growth of the global, regional and country-level molded pulp packaging markets from 2021-2027
Competitive Landscape and market positioning of top 10 players operating in the molded pulp packaging market

Table of Content:

1. Preface

1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4. Assumptions

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Portraiture
2.2. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Source, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.3. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Molded Type, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.4. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Product, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.5. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Application, 2020 (USD Mn)
2.6. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Geography, 2020 (USD Mn)

3. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis

3.1. Molded Pulp Packaging Market Overview
3.2. Market Inclination Insights
3.3. Market Dynamics
3.3.1. Drivers
3.3.2. Challenges
3.3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Attractive Investment Proposition
3.5. Competitive Analysis
3.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
3.6.1. V Shaped Recovery
3.6.2. U Shaped Recovery
3.6.3. L Shaped Recovery
3.6.4. W Shaped Recovery

4. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market By Source, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

4.1. Overview
4.2. Wood Pulp
4.3. Non-wood Pulp

5. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market By Molded Type, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

5.1. Overview
5.2. Thick Wall
5.3. Transfer
5.4. Thermoformed
5.5. Processed

6. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market By Product, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

6.1. Overview
6.2. Trays
6.3. End Caps
6.4. Bowls & Cups
6.5. Clamshells
6.6. Plates
6.7. Others

7. Global Molded Pulp Packaging Market By Application, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

7.1. Overview
7.2. Food Packaging
7.3. Food Service
7.4. Electronics
7.5. Healthcare
7.6. Industrial
7.7. Others

8. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

8.1.1. Overview
8.1.2. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.3. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.4. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.5. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6. North America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.1. U.S.
8.1.6.1.1. U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.1.2. U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.1.3. U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.1.4. U.S. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.2. Canada
8.1.6.2.1. Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.2.2. Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.2.3. Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
8.1.6.2.4. Canada Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

9. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

9.1.1. Overview
9.1.2. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.3. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.4. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.5. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6. Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.1. Germany
9.1.6.1.1. Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.1.2. Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.1.3. Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.1.4. Germany Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.2. U.K.
9.1.6.2.1. U.K. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.2.2. U.K. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.2.3. U.K. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.2.4. U.K. Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.3. France
9.1.6.3.1. France Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.3.2. France Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.3.3. France Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.3.4. France Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.4. Italy
9.1.6.4.1. Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.4.2. Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.4.3. Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.4.4. Italy Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.5. Rest of Europe
9.1.6.5.1. Rest of Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.5.2. Rest of Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.5.3. Rest of Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
9.1.6.5.4. Rest of Europe Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

10. Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

10.1.1. Overview
10.1.2. Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.3. Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.4. Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.5. Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6. Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.1. China
10.1.6.1.1. China Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.1.2. China Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.1.3. China Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.1.4. China Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.2. Japan
10.1.6.2.1. Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.2.2. Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.2.3. Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.2.4. Japan Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.3. Rest of Asia Pacific
10.1.6.3.1. Rest of Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.3.2. Rest of Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.3.3. Rest of Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
10.1.6.3.4. Rest of Asia Pacific Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

11. Latin America (LATAM) Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

11.1.1. Overview
11.1.2. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.3. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.4. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.5. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6. Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.1. Brazil
11.1.6.1.1. Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.1.2. Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.1.3. Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.1.4. Brazil Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.2. Mexico
11.1.6.2.1. Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.2.2. Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.2.3. Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.2.4. Mexico Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.3. Rest of Latin America
11.1.6.3.1. Rest of Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.3.2. Rest of Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.3.3. Rest of Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
11.1.6.3.4. Rest of Latin America Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

12. Middle East and Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market Analysis and Forecast, 2018 – 2027 (USD Mn)

12.1.1. Overview
12.1.2. MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.3. MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.4. MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.5. MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6. Middle East and Africa Molded Pulp Packaging Market, by Country (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.1. GCC
12.1.6.1.1. GCC Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.1.2. GCC Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.1.3. GCC Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.1.4. GCC Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.2. Rest of MEA
12.1.6.2.1. Rest of MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Source (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.2.2. Rest of MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Molded Type (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.2.3. Rest of MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Product (2018-2027 USD Mn)
12.1.6.2.4. Rest of MEA Molded Pulp Packaging Market by Application (2018-2027 USD Mn)

13. Company Profiles

13.1. Brodrene Hartmann A/S
13.1.1. Business Description
13.1.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.1.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.1.4. Recent Development
13.1.5. SWOT Analysis
13.2. Huhtamako Oyj
13.2.1. Business Description
13.2.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.2.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.2.4. Recent Development
13.2.5. SWOT Analysis
13.3. UFP Technologies, Inc.
13.3.1. Business Description
13.3.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.3.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.3.4. Recent Development
13.3.5. SWOT Analysis
13.4. Thermoform Engineered Quality LLC
13.4.1. Business Description
13.4.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.4.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.4.4. Recent Development
13.4.5. SWOT Analysis
13.5. Genpak, LLC
13.5.1. Business Description
13.5.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.5.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.5.4. Recent Development
13.5.5. SWOT Analysis
13.6. Eco-Products, Inc.
13.6.1. Business Description
13.6.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.6.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.6.4. Recent Development
13.6.5. SWOT Analysis
13.7. Fabri-Kal
13.7.1. Business Description
13.7.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.7.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.7.4. Recent Development
13.7.5. SWOT Analysis
13.8. Sabert Corp.
13.8.1. Business Description
13.8.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.8.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.8.4. Recent Development
13.8.5. SWOT Analysis
13.9. Pro-Pac Packaging
13.9.1. Business Description
13.9.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.9.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.9.4. Recent Development
13.9.5. SWOT Analysis
13.10. Henry Molded Products
13.10.1. Business Description
13.10.2. Financial Health and Budget Allocation
13.10.3. Product Positions/Portfolio
13.10.4. Recent Development
13.10.5. SWOT Analysis

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