2016 Total Packaging Market Size (million units):

144,016

2011-16 Total Packaging Historic CAGR:

0.3%

2016-21 Total Packaging Forecast CAGR:

0.4%

Packaging Industry2016 Market Size
(million units)
Beverages Packaging43,245
Food Packaging88,012
Beauty and Personal Care Packaging5,351
Dog and Cat Food Packaging4,926
Home Care Packaging2,482
Packaging Type2016 Market Size
(million units)
Rigid Plastic44,750
Flexible Packaging49,530
Metal8,073
Paper-based Containers10,627
Glass23,318
Liquid Cartons7,353
  • The total German packaging industry, sized at over 144 bn units in 2016, experienced stagnation at only 0.3% growth, with a scant 0.4% expected over the forecast period.
  • Food packaging overwhelmingly dominates all packaging, with drinks packaging only half of food packaging.
  • Rigid and flexible plastic share the lead in size and growth rate.

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