Europe Sustainable Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2031
Europe Sustainable Packaging Market Insights
- Packaging Market Insights analysis indicates that the Europe Sustainable Packaging Market size, which was USD 173.85 Billion in 2025, is projected to attain USD 250.52 Billion by 2031.
- The market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.3% over the period 2026–2031.
- In 2025, Paper & Paperboard emerged as the dominant By Material based on market size.
- Plant-based Materials is projected to register the fastest growth, positioning it as the most attractive By Material segment over the forecast horizon.
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Other Key Findings
- In 2025, Europe contributed 30.27% to the overall global Sustainable Packaging Market size.
- By 2031, United States is anticipated to dominate the global market based on market size.
- Spain is expected to witness the fastest growth within Europe, attaining USD 22.01 Billion by 2031.
Report Summary
| Report Scope | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year for Study | 2025 |
| Study Period | 2022-2031 |
| Historical Period | 2022-2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2031 |
| Market Size In 2025 | USD 173.85 Billion |
| Market Size In 2031 | USD 250.52 Billion |
| Largest segment | Paper & Paperboard |
| Units | Revenue in USD Billion |
| CAGR | 6.3% (2026-2031) |
| Segmnetation Covered | |
| Europe |
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| By Material |
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| By Packaging Type |
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| By Process |
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| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends |
Europe Sustainable Packaging Market Country 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| Europe | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 43.46 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| United Kingdom | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| France | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Italy | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Spain | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Russia | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Nordic | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Benelux | 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 |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Europe Sustainable Packaging Market By Material 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Material | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper & Paperboard | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 52.26 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plastic (Bioplastics / Recycled Plastics) | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Glass | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Metal | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Plant-based Materials | 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 |
| Total | 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.
Europe Sustainable Packaging Market By Packaging Type 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Packaging Type | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bags & Sacks | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 55.14 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Boxes & Cartons | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Trays & Clamshells | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Pouches | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Bottles & Jars | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Films & Wraps | 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 |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.
Europe Sustainable Packaging Market By Process 2026-2031 (USD Billion)
| By Process | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reusable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | 68.65 | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Recyclable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Compostable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Biodegradable Packaging | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x | XX.x |
| Reduced / Lightweight Packaging | 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 |
Source: PIAnalysis Company Publications, Primary Interviews.