永續包裝市場－全球產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會和預測：按材料、工藝、最終用途、地區和競爭格局分類，2021-2031年

全球永續包裝市場預計將從 2025 年的 3,333.7 億美元成長到 2031 年的 5,073.5 億美元，複合年成長率為 7.25%。

永續包裝是指採購、開發和使用由可再生資源、回收材料或可生物分解材料製成的儲存解決方案，旨在最大限度地減少其整個生命週期中對環境的影響。推動該市場發展的關鍵因素包括政府對減少廢棄物的嚴格監管，以及企業對環境、社會和管治(ESG) 標準的日益重視。此外，消費者對環保產品的偏好不斷變化，也促使製造商採用循環經濟原則，這標誌著環保理念已不再是曇花一現的潮流或美學時尚。

然而，市場面臨一個重大障礙：建造可擴展的生產和回收基礎設施所需的高成本。傳統塑膠與生物基替代品之間的價格差異，對於注重成本的企業而言是一個障礙，也是阻礙向環保材料轉型的因素。根據歐洲生質塑膠協會的數據，到2024年，包裝將成為生質塑膠產業的主要應用領域，佔全球市場佔有率的45%。這一數字表明，該行業高度依賴包裝需求，但經濟壁壘仍限制了產能的充分利用。

市場促進因素

政府嚴格監管的實施是推動全球永續包裝市場發展的主要動力，從根本上改變了合規格局。法律體制已從自願性指南演變為強制性規則，要求製造商主動減少廢棄物並採用再生材料。歐盟於2025年1月頒布了新的《包裝和包裝廢棄物條例》，這是一項重大進展。該條例設定了2040年將包裝廢棄物比2018年減少15%的約束性目標。這種監管壓力迫使企業重新設計包裝，從一次性原生材料轉向可回收和可重複使用的解決方案，有效懲罰了違規行為，並推動了材料科學領域的創新。

同時，電子商務的快速發展以及企業對循環經濟模式的採用，正在加速環保物流解決方案的部署。領先的線上零售商正在最佳化包裝尺寸以減少氣泡，並從塑膠轉向纖維基替代品，以實現永續性目標。根據亞馬遜於2025年7月發布的《2024年永續發展報告》，由於消費者需求的成長和營運效率的提高，該公司2024年全球一次性塑膠包裝的使用量減少了16.4%。這項轉變得益於完善的資源回收系統。美國森林與紙業協會（AF&PA）的《2025年報告》指出，美國上年度回收了約4,600萬噸紙張，凸顯了回收基礎設施在維持包裝材料循環利用的重要性。

市場挑戰

建造可擴展的生產和回收基礎設施所需的高昂成本是全球永續包裝市場成長的主要障礙。開發加工生物基材料和回收複雜包裝形式所需的工業設施需要大量資本投資，這為製造商設置了很高的進入門檻。此外，傳統石化燃料衍生塑膠與可再生替代品之間持續存在的價格差距也阻礙了其廣泛應用。這種經濟差異迫使注重成本控制的企業優先考慮降低採購成本而非實現環境目標，減緩了整個供應鏈向環保材料的轉型。

因此，這些資金限制直接阻礙了工業產量和效率的最大化。即使在具備生產能力的情況下，經濟壓力和最終產品的高昂價格也阻礙了工廠的最佳運作，從而抑制了永續解決方案的廣泛商業化。根據歐洲生質塑膠協會的數據，到2024年，全球生質塑膠產業的運轉率約為58%。這項數據凸顯了將昂貴的永續生產能力與市場需求相匹配的持續困難，而市場需求往往受到這些材料高昂成本的限制。

市場趨勢

阻隔性紙張和纖維解決方案的出現，正從根本上改變市場格局，使複雜的食品應用中石化燃料衍生塑膠得以取代。製造商正在開發先進的纖維混合物和塗層技術，確保產品在現有紙張回收系統中完全可回收，同時提供必要的抗氧、抗濕和抗油性能。這項創新使品牌無需依賴鋁或金屬化塑膠層即可保持良好的保鮮性能，從而顯著降低包裝對環境的影響。 2025年7月，利樂公司在《2024年永續發展報告》中宣布推出一種新型無菌包裝結構，該結構約80%由紙板構成，與傳統的多材料包裝相比，碳足跡最多可減少33%。

同時，轉向單一材料包裝結構正日益受到關注，被視為提高材料回收率和簡化回收流程的關鍵策略。透過將複雜的多層複合材料簡化為單一聚合物結構，例如全聚乙烯或全聚丙烯薄膜，企業無需昂貴的材料分離技術即可確保高效處理包裝廢棄物。此舉解決了混合材料技術不相容的問題，此前，這種不相容導致大量軟包裝無法回收。根據蒙迪集團於2025年2月發布的《2024年永續報告》，該廠商目前45%的產品系列均以循環經濟為設計理念，凸顯了整個產業正朝著簡化材料結構的方向轉變，以符合循環經濟的原則。

目錄

第1章概述

第2章：調查方法

第3章執行摘要

第4章：客戶心聲

第5章：全球永續包裝市場展望

• 市場規模及預測
  • 按金額
• 市佔率及預測
  • 依材質（紙、塑膠、玻璃、金屬）
  • 依生產過程（可回收包裝、可重複使用包裝、可生物分解包裝）
  • 依應用領域（食品飲料、化妝品及個人護理、藥品及保健、其他）
  • 按地區
  • 按公司（2025 年）
• 市場地圖

第6章：北美永續包裝市場展望

• 市場規模及預測
• 市佔率及預測
• 北美洲：國別分析
  • 美國
  • 加拿大
  • 墨西哥

第7章：歐洲永續包裝市場展望

• 市場規模及預測
• 市佔率及預測
• 歐洲：國別分析
  • 德國
  • 法國
  • 英國
  • 義大利
  • 西班牙

第8章：亞太地區永續包裝市場展望

• 市場規模及預測
• 市佔率及預測
• 亞太地區：國別分析
  • 中國
  • 印度
  • 日本
  • 韓國
  • 澳洲

第9章：中東與非洲永續包裝市場展望

• 市場規模及預測
• 市佔率及預測
• 中東與非洲：國別分析
  • 沙烏地阿拉伯
  • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
  • 南非

第10章：南美洲永續包裝市場展望

• 市場規模及預測
• 市佔率及預測
• 南美洲：國別分析
  • 巴西
  • 哥倫比亞
  • 阿根廷

第11章 市場動態

• 促進因素
• 任務

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

• 併購
• 產品發布
• 近期趨勢

第13章 全球永續包裝市場：SWOT分析

第14章：波特五力分析

• 產業競爭
• 新進入者的潛力
• 供應商的議價能力
• 顧客權力
• 替代品的威脅

第15章 競爭格局

• BASF SE
• Amcor Limited
• Westrock Company
• TetraPak International SA,
• Sonoco Products Company
• Smurfit Kappa Group
• Tetra Laval International SA
• Mondi PLC
• Bemis Company, Inc.
• Sealed Air Corporation

第16章 策略建議

第17章：關於研究公司及免責聲明

The Global Sustainable Packaging Market is projected to expand from USD 333.37 Billion in 2025 to USD 507.35 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 7.25%. Sustainable packaging involves the sourcing, development, and use of storage solutions made from renewable, recycled, or biodegradable materials aimed at minimizing environmental impact throughout their lifecycle. Key drivers propelling this market include strict government mandates on waste reduction and a growing corporate focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Additionally, changing consumer preferences for environmentally responsible products are pushing manufacturers to adopt circular economy principles, marking a shift that goes beyond temporary fads or aesthetic trends.

However, the market faces a major hurdle due to the high costs required to build scalable production and recycling infrastructure. The price gap between traditional plastics and bio-based alternatives often discourages cost-conscious businesses, slowing the transition to greener materials. Data from European Bioplastics indicates that in 2024, packaging was the dominant application for the bioplastics industry, representing 45 percent of the global market. This figure highlights the sector's strong reliance on packaging demand, yet economic barriers continue to limit the full utilization of production capacity.

Market Driver

The enforcement of strict government regulations serves as a major catalyst for the global sustainable packaging market, fundamentally transforming the compliance landscape. Legislative frameworks are evolving from voluntary guidelines to mandatory rules, requiring manufacturers to aggressively cut waste and incorporate recycled materials. A key development occurred when the European Union published new rules in January 2025 under the 'Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation', setting a binding target to lower packaging waste by 15% by 2040 relative to 2018 levels. This regulatory pressure compels companies to redesign packaging, moving away from single-use virgin materials toward recyclable and reusable solutions, effectively penalizing non-compliance and driving innovation in material science.

Concurrently, the rapid growth of e-commerce and the corporate adoption of circular economy models are speeding up the rollout of eco-friendly logistics solutions. Leading online retailers are optimizing package sizes to reduce void space and substituting plastics with fiber-based alternatives to meet sustainability goals. According to Amazon's '2024 Sustainability Report' released in July 2025, the company cut its global single-use plastic packaging by 16.4% in 2024, driven by consumer demand and operational efficiency. This shift is supported by strong material recovery systems; the American Forest & Paper Association reported in 2025 that roughly 46 million tons of paper were recycled in the United States the previous year, highlighting the vital role of recycling infrastructure in maintaining the circular flow of packaging resources.

Market Challenge

The substantial costs required to build scalable production and recycling infrastructure present a major obstacle to the growth of the global sustainable packaging market. Developing the industrial facilities needed to process bio-based materials or recycle complex packaging formats necessitates heavy capital investment, creating a high barrier to entry for manufacturers. Furthermore, the persistent price difference between conventional fossil-fuel plastics and renewable alternatives discourages widespread adoption. This economic disparity compels budget-conscious companies to prioritize lower procurement costs over environmental goals, thereby delaying the transition to greener materials across the supply chain.

As a result, these financial constraints directly limit the industry's ability to maximize output and efficiency. Even when manufacturing capabilities exist, economic pressures and the high price of end products often prevent facilities from operating at optimal levels, stalling the broader commercialization of sustainable solutions. According to European Bioplastics, the global bioplastics industry operated at a capacity utilization rate of approximately 58 percent in 2024. This statistic illustrates the ongoing struggle to align expensive sustainable production capacities with market demand that is frequently suppressed by the premium costs associated with these materials.

Market Trends

The emergence of high-barrier paper and fiber solutions is fundamentally transforming the market by enabling the replacement of fossil-fuel-based plastics in complex food applications. Manufacturers are developing advanced fiber blends and coating technologies that offer essential protection against oxygen, moisture, and grease while ensuring full recyclability within existing paper streams. This innovation allows brands to preserve shelf-life performance without depending on aluminum or metallized plastic layers, significantly reducing the environmental footprint of packaging. In July 2025, Tetra Pak's 'FY24 Sustainability Report' revealed a new aseptic packaging structure containing roughly 80 percent paperboard, which achieved a carbon footprint reduction of up to 33 percent compared to traditional multi-material alternatives.

Simultaneously, the shift toward monomaterial packaging structures is gaining traction as a key strategy to improve material recovery rates and streamline recycling processes. By simplifying complex multi-layer laminates into single-polymer constructions, such as all-polyethylene or all-polypropylene films, companies ensure that packaging waste can be processed efficiently without the need for expensive separation technologies. This move addresses the technical incompatibility of mixed materials that previously rendered large volumes of flexible packaging unrecyclable. According to the Mondi Group's 'Sustainable Development report 2024', released in February 2025, 45 percent of the manufacturer's entire product portfolio is now designed for circularity, underscoring the industry-wide pivot toward simplified material architectures that align with circular economy principles.

Key Market Players

• BASF SE
• Amcor Limited
• Westrock Company
• TetraPak International SA,
• Sonoco Products Company
• Smurfit Kappa Group
• Tetra Laval International S.A.
• Mondi PLC
• Bemis Company, Inc.
• Sealed Air Corporation

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Sustainable Packaging Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Sustainable Packaging Market, By Materials

• Paper
• Plastic
• Glass
• Metal

Sustainable Packaging Market, By Process

• Recycled Packaging
• Reusable Packaging
• Degradable Packaging

Sustainable Packaging Market, By End-Use

• Food & Beverages
• Cosmetic & Personal Care
• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
• Others

Sustainable Packaging Market, By Region

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Competitive Landscape

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview

• 1.1. Market Definition
• 1.2. Scope of the Market
  • 1.2.1. Markets Covered
  • 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  • 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

• 2.1. Objective of the Study
• 2.2. Baseline Methodology
• 2.3. Key Industry Partners
• 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
• 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
• 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
• 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

• 3.1. Overview of the Market
• 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
• 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
• 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
• 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook

• 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
• 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Materials (Paper, Plastic, Glass, Metal)
  • 5.2.2. By Process (Recycled Packaging, Reusable Packaging, Degradable Packaging)
  • 5.2.3. By End-Use (Food & Beverages, Cosmetic & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Others)
  • 5.2.4. By Region
  • 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
• 5.3. Market Map

6. North America Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook

• 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Materials
  • 6.2.2. By Process
  • 6.2.3. By End-Use
  • 6.2.4. By Country
• 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  • 6.3.1. United States Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.2.1. By Materials
      • 6.3.1.2.2. By Process
      • 6.3.1.2.3. By End-Use
  • 6.3.2. Canada Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.2.2.1. By Materials
      • 6.3.2.2.2. By Process
      • 6.3.2.2.3. By End-Use
  • 6.3.3. Mexico Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 6.3.3.2.1. By Materials
      • 6.3.3.2.2. By Process
      • 6.3.3.2.3. By End-Use

7. Europe Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook

• 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 7.1.1. By Value
• 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 7.2.1. By Materials
  • 7.2.2. By Process
  • 7.2.3. By End-Use
  • 7.2.4. By Country
• 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  • 7.3.1. Germany Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.1.2.1. By Materials
      • 7.3.1.2.2. By Process
      • 7.3.1.2.3. By End-Use
  • 7.3.2. France Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.2.2.1. By Materials
      • 7.3.2.2.2. By Process
      • 7.3.2.2.3. By End-Use
  • 7.3.3. United Kingdom Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.3.2.1. By Materials
      • 7.3.3.2.2. By Process
      • 7.3.3.2.3. By End-Use
  • 7.3.4. Italy Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.4.2.1. By Materials
      • 7.3.4.2.2. By Process
      • 7.3.4.2.3. By End-Use
  • 7.3.5. Spain Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 7.3.5.2.1. By Materials
      • 7.3.5.2.2. By Process
      • 7.3.5.2.3. By End-Use

8. Asia Pacific Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook

• 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 8.1.1. By Value
• 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 8.2.1. By Materials
  • 8.2.2. By Process
  • 8.2.3. By End-Use
  • 8.2.4. By Country
• 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  • 8.3.1. China Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.1.2.1. By Materials
      • 8.3.1.2.2. By Process
      • 8.3.1.2.3. By End-Use
  • 8.3.2. India Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.2.2.1. By Materials
      • 8.3.2.2.2. By Process
      • 8.3.2.2.3. By End-Use
  • 8.3.3. Japan Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.3.2.1. By Materials
      • 8.3.3.2.2. By Process
      • 8.3.3.2.3. By End-Use
  • 8.3.4. South Korea Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.4.2.1. By Materials
      • 8.3.4.2.2. By Process
      • 8.3.4.2.3. By End-Use
  • 8.3.5. Australia Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    • 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 8.3.5.2.1. By Materials
      • 8.3.5.2.2. By Process
      • 8.3.5.2.3. By End-Use

9. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook

• 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 9.1.1. By Value
• 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 9.2.1. By Materials
  • 9.2.2. By Process
  • 9.2.3. By End-Use
  • 9.2.4. By Country
• 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  • 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.1.2.1. By Materials
      • 9.3.1.2.2. By Process
      • 9.3.1.2.3. By End-Use
  • 9.3.2. UAE Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.2.2.1. By Materials
      • 9.3.2.2.2. By Process
      • 9.3.2.2.3. By End-Use
  • 9.3.3. South Africa Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 9.3.3.2.1. By Materials
      • 9.3.3.2.2. By Process
      • 9.3.3.2.3. By End-Use

10. South America Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook

• 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  • 10.1.1. By Value
• 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  • 10.2.1. By Materials
  • 10.2.2. By Process
  • 10.2.3. By End-Use
  • 10.2.4. By Country
• 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  • 10.3.1. Brazil Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.1.2.1. By Materials
      • 10.3.1.2.2. By Process
      • 10.3.1.2.3. By End-Use
  • 10.3.2. Colombia Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.2.2.1. By Materials
      • 10.3.2.2.2. By Process
      • 10.3.2.2.3. By End-Use
  • 10.3.3. Argentina Sustainable Packaging Market Outlook
    • 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    • 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      • 10.3.3.2.1. By Materials
      • 10.3.3.2.2. By Process
      • 10.3.3.2.3. By End-Use

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Drivers
• 11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

• 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
• 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
• 12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Sustainable Packaging Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

• 14.1. Competition in the Industry
• 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
• 14.3. Power of Suppliers
• 14.4. Power of Customers
• 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. BASF SE
  • 15.1.1. Business Overview
  • 15.1.2. Products & Services
  • 15.1.3. Recent Developments
  • 15.1.4. Key Personnel
  • 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
• 15.2. Amcor Limited
• 15.3. Westrock Company
• 15.4. TetraPak International SA,
• 15.5. Sonoco Products Company
• 15.6. Smurfit Kappa Group
• 15.7. Tetra Laval International S.A.
• 15.8. Mondi PLC
• 15.9. Bemis Company, Inc.
• 15.10. Sealed Air Corporation

16. Strategic Recommendations

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