South Africa Recyclable Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2034
South Africa Recyclable Packaging Market Insights
- As per Packaging Market Insights, the South Africa Recyclable Packaging Market stood at USD 543.25 Million in 2025 and is anticipated to grow to USD 871.79 Million by 2034.
- The South Africa market is expected to advance at a CAGR of 5.37% from 2026 through 2034.
- In 2025, Glass accounted for the highest share of the By Packaging Material Type market size.
- During the forecast period, Biodegradable plastics is set to register the highest growth, making it the most lucrative By Packaging Material Type segment.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2025, South Africa accounted for 1.73% of the global Recyclable Packaging Market size.
- By 2034, United States is expected to lead the global Recyclable Packaging Market in terms of market size.
- Within Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is projected to dominate the regional Recyclable Packaging Market size by 2034.
- Saudi Arabia is identified as the fastest-growing market in Middle East and Africa, anticipated to reach USD 1057.98 Million by 2034.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2021-2034 |
| Historical Period | 2021-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2034 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 543.25 Million |
| Market Size In 2034 | USD 871.79 Million |
| Largest segment | Glass |
| Units | Revenue in USD Million |
| CAGR | 5.37% (2026-2034) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| By Packaging Material Type |
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| By Type of Packaging |
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| By End-User Industry |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
South Africa Recyclable Packaging Market By Packaging Material Type 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| By Packaging Material Type | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 138.21 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Paper | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plastic | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Tinplate | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Wood | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Aluminum | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Biodegradable plastics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Recycled papers | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Recyclable Packaging Market By Type of Packaging 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| By Type of Packaging | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper & cardboard | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 207.41 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Bubble wrap | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Void fill packing | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pouches & envelopes | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
South Africa Recyclable Packaging Market By End-User Industry 2026-2034 (USD Million)
| By End-User Industry | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | 2034 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 191.78 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Beverage | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pharmaceutical | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Personal Care | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Logistics | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Others | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Total | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.