2032 年水溶性包裝市場預測：按產品類型、材料類型、包裝類型、溶解度類型、分銷管道、最終用戶和地區進行的全球分析

根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據，全球水溶性包裝市場預計在 2025 年達到 36 億美元，到 2032 年將達到 59 億美元，預測期內的複合年成長率為 7.2%。

水溶性包裝由生物分解性材料製成，可溶於水，減少塑膠廢棄物和環境污染。水溶性包裝通常由聚乙烯醇 (PVA) 和其他環保化合物製成，廣泛應用於製藥、食品和日用品等行業。這種包裝提高了便利性，防止了污染，並支持永續發展。其先進的配方確保在各種溫度下溶解，從而最佳化了工業和消費應用的效率。

日益成長的環境問題和反塑膠法規

全球各國政府正在實施一次性塑膠禁令，促使各行各業轉向生物分解性的替代方案。消費者積極尋求能夠最大程度減少污染的環保包裝選擇，這推動了市場的成長。此外，材料科學的進步也提升了水溶性薄膜的性能，使其能夠應用於各行各業。循環經濟舉措的推動進一步增強了對永續包裝解決方案的需求。

任何應用中材料強度和耐久性的極限

某些配方缺乏必要的耐濕、耐熱和耐機械應力性能，影響了其在某些領域的可用性。此外，為了滿足各種包裝需求，聚合物化學領域需要不斷創新。此外，與傳統塑膠包裝相比，其成本較高，也影響了其採用率，尤其是在價格敏感的市場。

多功能水溶性材料的創新

研究人員正在探索能夠增強溶解度並改善機械性能的新型聚合物，從而拓寬生物分解性包裝的範圍。集抗菌和阻氧功能於一體的先進配方正日益普及，為食品和製藥業創造價值。此外，在特定條件下溶解的可自訂包裝解決方案正在提升一次性應用的用戶便利性。隨著企業加大研發投入，專用水溶性材料的開發將加速市場多元化。

監管不確定性和標準變化

永續性政策和認證流程的差異化為國際貿易帶來了複雜性，影響了市場擴張。此外，消費者偏好的轉變以及可堆肥包裝等新替代品的出現，也將影響競爭格局。企業需要積極調整策略以適應不斷變化的法規，同時保持生產的靈活性，以保持領先地位。

COVID-19的影響：

疫情加劇了人們對衛生和減少廢棄物的擔憂，影響了水溶性包裝的採用。在製藥和食品產業，對一次性和生物分解性包裝的需求增加，凸顯了永續解決方案的重要性。然而，供應鏈中斷影響了原料採購，並延誤了生產進度。在經濟復甦期間，對環保包裝的投資恢復，以滿足不斷變化的消費者期望。

預計聚甲基丙烯酸酯細分市場在預測期內將佔據最大佔有率

聚甲基丙烯酸酯因其優異的溶解性、成膜性以及與各種活性成分的相容性，預計將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。這類聚合物廣泛應用於農業化學品、清潔劑和個人保健產品中，因為它們在特定溶解前具有強大的機械完整性。由於環境法規日益嚴格，聚甲基丙烯酸酯正在進一步最佳化，以確保其在不影響性能的情況下進行生物分解性分解。

預計在預測期內，作物保護領域將以最高的複合年成長率成長。

在預測期內，農業化學品領域預計將見證水溶性包裝應用的最高成長，尤其是在肥料、殺蟲劑和除草劑領域。這些應用具有諸多優勢，例如精準的劑量傳遞、降低操作風險以及提高工人安全性。水溶性包裝無需打開化學品容器，從而最大限度地減少了環境污染，並提高了農民和大規模生產者的營運效率。

比最大的地區

預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率，這得益於其強勁的製造業、日益嚴格的環境法規以及農業和個人護理行業的強勁需求。中國、印度和日本等國家已在國家和地方層級實施塑膠禁令，並推廣生物分解性的替代品。此外，人口成長和都市化也促使企業採用可擴展且環保的包裝解決方案。

複合年成長率最高的地區：

在預測期內，北美預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率，這得益於人們對塑膠污染的認知不斷提高以及永續材料領域的強勁創新。美國和加拿大的監管機構正在積極鼓勵該行業轉向可堆肥和可溶解包裝。知名品牌對綠色包裝新興企業和試點計畫的大力投資，進一步推動了該地區市場的擴張。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

• 概述
• 相關利益者
• 研究範圍
• 調查方法
  • 資料探勘
  • 數據分析
  • 數據檢驗
  • 研究途徑
• 研究材料
  • 主要研究資料
  • 次級研究資訊來源
  • 先決條件

第3章市場走勢分析

• 驅動程式
• 限制因素
• 機會
• 威脅
• 產品分析
• 最終用戶分析
• 新興市場
• COVID-19的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

• 供應商的議價能力
• 買家的議價能力
• 替代品的威脅
• 新進入者的威脅
• 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球水溶性包裝市場（依產品類型）

• 小袋
• 包包
• 豆莢/膠囊
• 小袋
• 電影
• 其他產品類型

6. 全球水溶性包裝市場（依材料類型）

• 聚乙烯醇（PVA）
• 聚甲基丙烯酸酯
• 羧甲基纖維素（CMC）
• 羥丙基甲基纖維素（HPMC）
• 其他材料類型

7. 全球水溶性包裝市場（依包裝類型）

• 免洗包裝
• 多用途包裝

8. 全球水溶性包裝市場（依溶解度類型）

• 溶於溫水
• 可溶於冷水

9. 全球水溶性包裝市場（依分銷管道）

• 直銷（B2B）
• 零售（B2C）
• 線上平台

第 10 章。全球水溶性包裝市場（按最終用戶分類）

• 清潔劑
• 農藥
• 醫療保健和醫學
• 飲食
• 工業化學品
• 個人護理和化妝品

第 11 章。全球水溶性包裝市場（按地區）

• 北美洲
  • 美國
  • 加拿大
  • 墨西哥
• 歐洲
  • 德國
  • 英國
  • 義大利
  • 法國
  • 西班牙
  • 其他歐洲國家
• 亞太地區
  • 日本
  • 中國
  • 印度
  • 澳洲
  • 紐西蘭
  • 韓國
  • 其他亞太地區
• 南美洲
  • 阿根廷
  • 巴西
  • 智利
  • 南美洲其他地區
• 中東和非洲
  • 沙烏地阿拉伯
  • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
  • 卡達
  • 南非
  • 其他中東和非洲地區

第12章 重大進展

• 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
• 收購與合併
• 新產品發布
• 業務擴展
• 其他關鍵策略

第13章 公司概況

• Soltec Development
• SmartSolve Industries
• Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
• Plantic Technologies Ltd.
• Novamont SpA
• Mondi Group
• Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
• Lithey Inc.
• Lactips
• Kuraray Co., Ltd.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Cortec Corporation
• Bioplastics International
• Aquapak Polymers Ltd.
• Amtrex Nature Care Pvt. Ltd.
• Aicello Corporation
• Acedag Ltd.

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market is accounted for $3.6 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. Water-soluble packaging consists of biodegradable materials designed to dissolve in water, reducing plastic waste and environmental pollution. Typically made from polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and other eco-friendly compounds, it is widely applied in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and household products. This packaging enhances convenience and prevents contamination, supporting sustainability efforts. Its advanced formulations ensure dissolution at different temperatures, optimizing efficiency in industrial and consumer applications.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing environmental concerns and anti-plastic regulations

Governments worldwide are implementing bans on single-use plastics, encouraging industries to shift toward biodegradable alternatives. Consumers are actively seeking eco-friendly packaging options that minimize pollution, supporting the market's expansion. Additionally, advancements in material science are improving the performance of water-soluble films, making them viable across diverse industries. The push for circular economy initiatives is further reinforcing the demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

Restraint:

Limited material strength and durability for all applications

Certain formulations lack the necessary resistance to moisture, heat, and mechanical stress, affecting usability in specific sectors. Additionally, ensuring compatibility with various packaging requirements requires continuous innovation in polymer chemistry. Higher costs compared to conventional plastic-based packaging also impact adoption rates, particularly in price-sensitive markets.

Opportunity:

Innovation in multifunctional water-soluble materials

Researchers are exploring new polymers that enhance solubility while offering improved mechanical properties, expanding the scope of biodegradable packaging. Advanced formulations integrating antimicrobial or oxygen-barrier capabilities are gaining traction, creating value in food and pharmaceutical sectors. Additionally, customizable packaging solutions that dissolve under specific conditions enhance user convenience in single-use applications. As companies invest in R&D, the development of specialized water-soluble materials accelerates market diversification

Threat:

Regulatory uncertainty and changing standards

Variations in sustainability policies and certification processes create complexities in international trade, impacting market expansion. Additionally, shifts in consumer preferences and emerging alternatives, such as compostable packaging, influence competitive dynamics. Companies must stay ahead by proactively aligning their strategies with evolving regulations while maintaining flexibility in production.

Covid-19 Impact:

The pandemic influenced water-soluble packaging adoption by amplifying concerns around hygiene and waste reduction. Increased demand for single-use biodegradable packaging in pharmaceuticals and food sectors highlighted the importance of sustainable solutions. However, supply chain disruptions affected raw material procurement, delaying production schedules. The recovery phase witnessed renewed investments in eco-friendly packaging to meet evolving consumer expectations.

The polymethacrylates segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The polymethacrylates segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to their excellent solubility, film-forming capability, and compatibility with a variety of active ingredients. These polymers are widely used in agrochemicals, detergents, and personal care products because they offer strong mechanical integrity until intentional dissolution. With increasing environmental mandates, polymethacrylates are being optimized further for biodegradability without compromising performance.

The agrochemicals segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the agrochemicals segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate in adoption of water-soluble packaging, particularly for fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. These applications benefit from precise dosage delivery, reduced handling risk, and improved worker safety. Water-soluble packaging eliminates the need to open chemical containers, thus minimizing environmental contamination enhance efficiency for farmers and large-scale growers.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share driven by the presence of a robust manufacturing sector, rising environmental regulations, and strong demand from the agricultural and personal care industries. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are implementing plastic bans and promoting biodegradable alternatives at both national and local levels. Moreover, increasing population and urbanization are pushing companies to adopt scalable, eco-conscious packaging solutions.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR propelled by heightened awareness of plastic pollution and strong innovation in sustainable materials. Regulatory bodies in the U.S. and Canada are actively encouraging industries to shift toward compostable and dissolvable packaging. High investment in green packaging startups and pilot programs by leading brands is further accelerating market expansion in this geography.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Water-soluble Packaging Market include Soltec Development, SmartSolve Industries, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., Plantic Technologies Ltd., Novamont S.p.A., Mondi Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Lithey Inc., Lactips, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Cortec Corporation, Bioplastics International, Aquapak Polymers Ltd., Amtrex Nature Care Pvt. Ltd., Aicello Corporation, and Acedag Ltd.

Key Developments:

In May 2025, Aquapak Polymers Ltd. Launched water soluble Hydropol(TM) nonwoven disposable wipes designed to dissolve completely after flushing to combat plastic waste and sewer blockages

In February 2025, Lactips Expanded its water soluble, biodegradable polymer range to include solutions for paper coating, addressing rising demand from packaging sectors.

Product Types Covered:

• Pouches
• Bags
• Pods/Capsules
• Sachets
• Films
• Other Product Types

Material Types Covered:

• Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
• Polymethacrylates
• Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
• Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
• Other Material Types

Packaging Types Covered:

• Single-use Packaging
• Multi-use Packaging

Solubility Types Covered:

• Hot Water Soluble
• Cold Water Soluble

Distribution Channels Covered:

• Direct Sales (B2B)
• Retail Sales (B2C)
• Online Platforms

End Users Covered:

• Detergents
• Agrochemicals
• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• Food & Beverage
• Industrial Chemicals
• Personal Care & Cosmetics

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

• Company Profiling
  • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
  • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
• Regional Segmentation
  • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
• Competitive Benchmarking
  • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

• 2.1 Abstract
• 2.2 Stake Holders
• 2.3 Research Scope
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Mining
  • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation
  • 2.4.4 Research Approach
• 2.5 Research Sources
  • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
  • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
  • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Drivers
• 3.3 Restraints
• 3.4 Opportunities
• 3.5 Threats
• 3.6 Product Analysis
• 3.7 End User Analysis
• 3.8 Emerging Markets
• 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

• 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
• 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
• 4.3 Threat of substitutes
• 4.4 Threat of new entrants
• 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market, By Product Type

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Pouches
• 5.3 Bags
• 5.4 Pods/Capsules
• 5.5 Sachets
• 5.6 Films
• 5.7 Other Product Types

6 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market, By Material Type

• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
• 6.3 Polymethacrylates
• 6.4 Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
• 6.5 Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)
• 6.6 Other Material Types

7 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market, By Packaging Type

• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Single-use Packaging
• 7.3 Multi-use Packaging

8 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market, By Solubility Type

• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Hot Water Soluble
• 8.3 Cold Water Soluble

9 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market, By Distribution Channel

• 9.1 Introduction
• 9.2 Direct Sales (B2B)
• 9.3 Retail Sales (B2C)
• 9.4 Online Platforms

10 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market, By End User

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Detergents
• 10.3 Agrochemicals
• 10.4 Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
• 10.5 Food & Beverage
• 10.6 Industrial Chemicals
• 10.7 Personal Care & Cosmetics

11 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market, By Geography

• 11.1 Introduction
• 11.2 North America
  • 11.2.1 US
  • 11.2.2 Canada
  • 11.2.3 Mexico
• 11.3 Europe
  • 11.3.1 Germany
  • 11.3.2 UK
  • 11.3.3 Italy
  • 11.3.4 France
  • 11.3.5 Spain
  • 11.3.6 Rest of Europe
• 11.4 Asia Pacific
  • 11.4.1 Japan
  • 11.4.2 China
  • 11.4.3 India
  • 11.4.4 Australia
  • 11.4.5 New Zealand
  • 11.4.6 South Korea
  • 11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 11.5 South America
  • 11.5.1 Argentina
  • 11.5.2 Brazil
  • 11.5.3 Chile
  • 11.5.4 Rest of South America
• 11.6 Middle East & Africa
  • 11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
  • 11.6.2 UAE
  • 11.6.3 Qatar
  • 11.6.4 South Africa
  • 11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

12 Key Developments

• 12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
• 12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
• 12.3 New Product Launch
• 12.4 Expansions
• 12.5 Other Key Strategies

13 Company Profiling

• 13.1 Soltec Development
• 13.2 SmartSolve Industries
• 13.3 Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
• 13.4 Plantic Technologies Ltd.
• 13.5 Novamont S.p.A.
• 13.6 Mondi Group
• 13.7 Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation
• 13.8 Lithey Inc.
• 13.9 Lactips
• 13.10 Kuraray Co., Ltd.
• 13.11 Evonik Industries AG
• 13.12 Cortec Corporation
• 13.13 Bioplastics International
• 13.14 Aquapak Polymers Ltd.
• 13.15 Amtrex Nature Care Pvt. Ltd.
• 13.16 Aicello Corporation
• 13.17 Acedag Ltd.

List of Tables

• Table 1 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 2 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 3 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Pouches (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 4 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Bags (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 5 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Pods/Capsules (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 6 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Sachets (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 7 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Films (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 8 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 9 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Material Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 10 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 11 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Polymethacrylates (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 12 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 13 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 14 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Material Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 15 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Packaging Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 16 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Single-use Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 17 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Multi-use Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 18 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Solubility Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 19 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Hot Water Soluble (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 20 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Cold Water Soluble (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 21 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 22 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (B2B) (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 23 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Retail Sales (B2C) (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 24 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Online Platforms (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 25 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 26 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Detergents (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 27 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Agrochemicals (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 28 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 29 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Food & Beverage (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 30 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Industrial Chemicals (2024-2032) ($MN)
• Table 31 Global Water-Soluble Packaging Market Outlook, By Personal Care & Cosmetics (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.