The global retail-ready packaging market is forecast to grow by 9 million tonnes to 2029, driven by economic and demographic influences, as well as industry-specific trends.
The global retail-ready packaging market is forecast to grow by 9 million tonnes to reach 43 million tonnes in 2029. Corrugated board has the largest market share, growing to 80% in 2029, at the expense of plastic packaging. The rise of consumer sustainability demands, and retailer preference for less labour-intensive packaging, have contributed to the shift away from plastic packaging. Corrugated retailready packaging is particularly expanding with a projected increase in die cut and fibre-based materials affecting formats such as plastic packs and shrink-wrapped trays. Retail-ready packaging refers to packaging systems that are typically made from corrugated board, solid fibreboard or rigid plastic. They are designed to alleviate the process of instore stock replenishment, and at the same time enhance the shopping experience for the consumer and provide benefits to the total supply chain. Systems can be referred to as shelf-ready, display-ready or shopper-ready. Key Questions What technological innovations are driving development in this market? What are the demographic/economic factors and how are they driving demand for retail-ready packaging? How will the regulatory landscape impact the market for retail-ready packaging applications to 2029? Who are the key players in this market? This report is essential to: Packaging raw material suppliers Packaging converters and manufacturers Retailers and brand owners About the author Stephen Harrod spent 11 years building a market research company in South Africa, focused on the paper and packaging industry in that country, following which he spent six years in the paper industry with Mondi and JAC Labels before relocating to the UK. He has been authoring reports for Smithers since 2006, with a focus on global paper and packaging markets.
Executive summary
Introduction and methodology
Introduction
Objectives
Scope
Methodology
Definitions
End-use sectors
Retail-ready packaging – market drivers
Introduction
Global economic influences
Population
Urbanisation
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Household consumption expenditure (HCE)
Demographic trends
Smaller households and family units
Smaller unit packaging
Rise of pouch formats
Internet and e-commerce
Retail trends
Market size
Future prospects
Leading players
Discount model supermarkets
‘Westernisation’ of developing markets
Trends in retail ready packaging
RRP as a promotional aid
Digital printing
Interactivity
Environmental performance
Lightweighting
Sustainability
Standardisation
Premiumisation
Versioning
Innovation
Stimulus to flexible packaging
Material markets in retail-ready packaging to 2029
Introduction
Market overview
Corrugated materials
Modified cases
Shrink-wrapped trays
Die-cut display containers
Other fibre-based RRP
Plastic
End-use segments for retail-ready packaging to 2029
Introduction
End-use market overview
Food and beverages
Fresh food and produce
Frozen food
Chilled food
Dry foods
Baked products
Savoury snacks
Dairy products
Confectionery
Canned food
Hot/powdered beverages
Soups, sauces, pickles, oils and fats
Baby food
Pet food
Beverages
Soft drinks
Water
Juices and juice drinks
Beer and cider
Wine
Spirits and other alcoholic drinks
Non-food
Household care products
Toiletries and personal care products
Other non-food products
Geographic markets for retail-ready packaging to 2029