Global Rigid Bulk Packaging Market - Segmented by Material (Plastic, Metal, Wood), Type of Packaging, By End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2022 - 2030)
rigid bulk packaging market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.9%, during the forecast period (2018 - 2023). The scope of the market covers only the rigid packaging forms for bulk materials across the food, beverage, industrial, chemicals, and pharmaceutical sectors.
Trends driving the Rigid Bulk Packaging Market
Over the last few decades, global bulk packaging has received very scant attention compared to consumer packaging. However, recently, governments and organizations across the world have come to realize the importance of safe and sustainable industrial packaging. The growing trend of sustainability buoyed by legislations across various countries has driven the demand for recycling and reusability in industrial packaging. Some of the major drivers contributing to the growth of this market include the emergence of sustainable and recycling packaging materials, steady growth in construction activity and increased demand for food and packaging transport materials across the globe. Further, the greater need to improve logistics costs, bill of materials, and enhance overall efficiency across the supply chain, is expected to drive investments in innovation among the industrial packaging manufacturers over the forecast period. These factors have been buoyed by companies and governments focused on claiming the necessary measures to reduce packaging wastage. These trends are expected to drive the rigid bulk packaging market during the forecast period.
Robust Trade Relations to Drive the Market in United States
The rigid bulk packaging market in the United States is bolstered by the presence of major market players and strong manufacturing industries, such as chemicals, pharmaceutical, food & beverages, and automotive. The country is also the third largest exporter, after China and the European Union, as well as the second largest importer of goods in the world. These good mainly constitute of industrial machinery, medical equipment, petroleum products, and automotive parts and supplies. According to the World Bank, the exports of goods in 2014 accounted for 13.5% of the GDP and reduced to 12.56% in 2015. Though there is a dip in this export growth, the country’s focus on strengthening their trade relations during the forecast period are expected to aid the market growth. The country is known to be the largest producer of nuclear energy accounting for almost 33% of the world’s nuclear power and is focused to continue to sustain its position. This trend has been buoyed by construction of two new reactors with a gross electrical capacity of 2,500 MW. Further, US shale gas production additions accounted for 10 million metric ton (MMT) increase in bulk liquid chemicals in 2016, which have been driven by the continued low natural gas prices in the U.S., which resulted in a significant expansion of methane-based projects. Also, the aim to replace imports from South America, the Black Sea, and the Middle East has driven domestic fertilizer production in the country. All the said factors are expected to strengthen the rigid bulk packaging market in the country.
Industrial Bulk Containers to Witness Fastest Growth
IBC’s are mainly used for the storage and handling of materials in the oil & gas, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. These containers are available in three forms these include flexible, rigid and foldable IBC’s. Further, IBCs ensure product safety and cost effective packaging solutions, as well as helps in down gauging the overall packaging cost owing to its features, like multiple usage, large storage capacity, usability with different industrial products. The need for corrosion resistant and a suitable container for the storage and handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous liquid applications has driven the usage of intermediate bulk containers in the chemicals, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and oil and lubricants sectors. The IBC market has witnessed a significant growth during the forecast period, owing to the ease in transportation and storage employing these solutions, coupled with the increased import and export of chemicals and oil & gas across various regions. Further, the increased demand for reusability and sustainable packaging has driven the adoption of returnable bulk containers, particularly for exports.
Key Developments in the Market
• December 2017 - Schütz signed an agreement to acquire Envases y Laminados, S.A. de C.V. (ELSA), a leading supplier of rigid industrial packaging in Mexico. The acquisition is aimed at leveraging ELSA’s establishment in Mexico and also capturing the growth perspectives of the packaging industry with Mexico being an integral part of the NAFTA region
• February 2017 - Nefab Packaging Sweden AB acquired Foldy Pac Nordic AB, a manufacturer of packaging for demanding transport by road, sea and air. The acquisition is aimed at expanding the company’s geographical footprint and complement their bulk packaging portfolio
The major players include - MONDI PLC, GREIF INC., NEFAB AB, SCHÜTZ GMBH & CO. KGAA, SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY, BEMIS COMPANY INC., THE CARY COMPANY , TAIHUA GROUP, HOOVER CONTAINER SOLUTIONS and CLEVELAND STEEL CONTAINER, amongst others.
Reasons to Purchase this Report
• Factors such as growing stringency in regulations act as a driver to the global market scenario have been analyzed
• Analyzing various perspectives of the market with the help of Porter’s five forces analysis
• The type of packaging and end-user industry that are expected to dominate the market is estimated and analyzed in detail
• The regions that are expected to witness fastest growth during the forecast period have been analyzed in detail
• Identifying the latest developments, market shares and strategies employed by the major market players
• 3-month analyst support, along with the Market Estimate sheet (in Excel).
Customization of the Report
• This report can be customized to meet your requirements. Please connect with our representative who will ensure you get a report that suits your needs.
Trends driving the Rigid Bulk Packaging Market
Over the last few decades, global bulk packaging has received very scant attention compared to consumer packaging. However, recently, governments and organizations across the world have come to realize the importance of safe and sustainable industrial packaging. The growing trend of sustainability buoyed by legislations across various countries has driven the demand for recycling and reusability in industrial packaging. Some of the major drivers contributing to the growth of this market include the emergence of sustainable and recycling packaging materials, steady growth in construction activity and increased demand for food and packaging transport materials across the globe. Further, the greater need to improve logistics costs, bill of materials, and enhance overall efficiency across the supply chain, is expected to drive investments in innovation among the industrial packaging manufacturers over the forecast period. These factors have been buoyed by companies and governments focused on claiming the necessary measures to reduce packaging wastage. These trends are expected to drive the rigid bulk packaging market during the forecast period.
Robust Trade Relations to Drive the Market in United States
The rigid bulk packaging market in the United States is bolstered by the presence of major market players and strong manufacturing industries, such as chemicals, pharmaceutical, food & beverages, and automotive. The country is also the third largest exporter, after China and the European Union, as well as the second largest importer of goods in the world. These good mainly constitute of industrial machinery, medical equipment, petroleum products, and automotive parts and supplies. According to the World Bank, the exports of goods in 2014 accounted for 13.5% of the GDP and reduced to 12.56% in 2015. Though there is a dip in this export growth, the country’s focus on strengthening their trade relations during the forecast period are expected to aid the market growth. The country is known to be the largest producer of nuclear energy accounting for almost 33% of the world’s nuclear power and is focused to continue to sustain its position. This trend has been buoyed by construction of two new reactors with a gross electrical capacity of 2,500 MW. Further, US shale gas production additions accounted for 10 million metric ton (MMT) increase in bulk liquid chemicals in 2016, which have been driven by the continued low natural gas prices in the U.S., which resulted in a significant expansion of methane-based projects. Also, the aim to replace imports from South America, the Black Sea, and the Middle East has driven domestic fertilizer production in the country. All the said factors are expected to strengthen the rigid bulk packaging market in the country.
Industrial Bulk Containers to Witness Fastest Growth
IBC’s are mainly used for the storage and handling of materials in the oil & gas, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. These containers are available in three forms these include flexible, rigid and foldable IBC’s. Further, IBCs ensure product safety and cost effective packaging solutions, as well as helps in down gauging the overall packaging cost owing to its features, like multiple usage, large storage capacity, usability with different industrial products. The need for corrosion resistant and a suitable container for the storage and handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous liquid applications has driven the usage of intermediate bulk containers in the chemicals, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and oil and lubricants sectors. The IBC market has witnessed a significant growth during the forecast period, owing to the ease in transportation and storage employing these solutions, coupled with the increased import and export of chemicals and oil & gas across various regions. Further, the increased demand for reusability and sustainable packaging has driven the adoption of returnable bulk containers, particularly for exports.
Key Developments in the Market
• December 2017 - Schütz signed an agreement to acquire Envases y Laminados, S.A. de C.V. (ELSA), a leading supplier of rigid industrial packaging in Mexico. The acquisition is aimed at leveraging ELSA’s establishment in Mexico and also capturing the growth perspectives of the packaging industry with Mexico being an integral part of the NAFTA region
• February 2017 - Nefab Packaging Sweden AB acquired Foldy Pac Nordic AB, a manufacturer of packaging for demanding transport by road, sea and air. The acquisition is aimed at expanding the company’s geographical footprint and complement their bulk packaging portfolio
The major players include - MONDI PLC, GREIF INC., NEFAB AB, SCHÜTZ GMBH & CO. KGAA, SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY, BEMIS COMPANY INC., THE CARY COMPANY , TAIHUA GROUP, HOOVER CONTAINER SOLUTIONS and CLEVELAND STEEL CONTAINER, amongst others.
Reasons to Purchase this Report
• Factors such as growing stringency in regulations act as a driver to the global market scenario have been analyzed
• Analyzing various perspectives of the market with the help of Porter’s five forces analysis
• The type of packaging and end-user industry that are expected to dominate the market is estimated and analyzed in detail
• The regions that are expected to witness fastest growth during the forecast period have been analyzed in detail
• Identifying the latest developments, market shares and strategies employed by the major market players
• 3-month analyst support, along with the Market Estimate sheet (in Excel).
Customization of the Report
• This report can be customized to meet your requirements. Please connect with our representative who will ensure you get a report that suits your needs.
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