Rigid plastic packaging products include bottles & jars, containers, caps & closures, cups, and trays. The products are manufactured through various processes including thermoforming, injection molding, blow molding and injection blow molding. The packaging products finds application in various end-use industries including food & beverage, industrial, healthcare and others. Key players in the market are adopting various business strategies such as mergers and acquisitions to expand their global footprint. For instance, in October 2018, ALPLA acquired Agro S.A.(Greece-based company offering packaging solutions for personal care and pharmaceutical products). The acquisition will help ALPLA enhance its product portfolio for pharmaceutical sector and expand its presence in south-eastern Europe.

Market Dynamics

Among End-use Industry, healthcare industry is expected to be fastest growing segment in the market over the forecast period, owing to the growing pharmaceutical industry globally. For instance, according to India Brand Equity Foundation, the Indian pharmaceutical sector was valued at US$ 33 billion in 2017 and will grow at a CAGR of 22.4% during 2015 - 20 to reach US$ 55 billion.

Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the market over the forecast period. Growth of various end-use industries such as healthcare, industrial, personal care, and others, and large population is driving growth of the rigid plastic packaging market in this region. Key players are introducing new products to cater to increasing demand for rigid plastic packaging products. For instance, in November 2018, Silgan Holdings launched Mark VII Max Style, a new pump for sun-care products market. The pump is designed to make the process of applying sun-care products easier

Key features of the study

• This report provides in-depth analysis of rigid plastic packaging market and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2026 – 2033), considering 2025 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global rigid plastic packaging market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
• Key companies covered as a part of this study includes Bemis Company, Inc., Amcor Limited, Silgan Holdings, Inc., Winpak Ltd., 3M Company, ALPLA, Berry Global Inc., RPC Group Plc., Anchor Packaging Inc., Coveris Holdings S.A., E-S Plastic Products, LLC and Plastipak Holdings, Inc.

• Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, technology up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics

• The global rigid plastic packaging market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the rigid plastic packaging market

Market Segmentation

• Material Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2026 - 2033)
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
  •  Polystyrene (PS)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Bio Plastics
  •  Others. 
• Product Type Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2026 - 2033)
  • Bottle & Jars
  •  Containers
  • Trays
  •  Caps and Closures
  • Tubs, Cups, & Pots
  •  Others
• End-use Industry Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2026 - 2033)
  • Food & Beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  •  Industrial
  • Consumer Goods
  •  Others
• Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2026 - 2033)
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • Spain
    • France
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    • GCC Countries
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    • South Africa
    • North Africa
    • Central Africa
• Key Players Insights
  • Bemis Company, Inc.
  • Amcor Limited
  • Silgan Holdings, Inc.
  • Winpak Ltd.
  • 3M Company
  • ALPLA
  • Berry Global Inc.
  • RPC Group Plc.
  • Anchor Packaging Inc.
  • Coveris Holdings S.A.
  • E-S Plastic Products, LLC
  • Plastipak Holdings, Inc