Sustainable Packaging 2025: Market Growth and Legislative Hurdles Ahead
The sustainable packaging market is forecast to exceed USD 306 billion in 2025, rising to over USD 1.2 trillion by 2033 with a CAGR of 7–8%. Paper and paperboard hold more than 40% market share, while bioplastics are the fastest-growing. Legislative pressure is mounting, led by EU recycling targets, US state bans, and China’s plastic restrictions. Adoption faces cost, performance, and infrastructure barriers, despite innovation in seaweed films, mycelium packaging, and chemical recycling. Regional growth is strongest in Europe through regulation, in North America via consumer demand, and in Asia-Pacific through market scale.