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PUBLISHER: Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1410123

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PUBLISHER: Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1410123

Insulated Packaging Market - Forecasts from 2023 to 2028

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The insulated packaging market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.82% during the forecast period.

Insulated packaging refers to a specialized packaging solution designed to maintain the temperature and protect the contents from external temperature fluctuations. It typically consists of insulating materials, such as foam, bubble wrap, or reflective liners, which provide thermal resistance. Insulated packaging is commonly used for transporting temperature-sensitive products, such as perishable food items, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies. The insulation helps to preserve the desired temperature range, whether it is maintaining cold temperatures or preventing heat transfer. This type of packaging is crucial for ensuring product quality, safety, and extended shelf life, particularly during storage and transportation where temperature control is critical.

Introduction:

The insulated packaging market refers to the industry focused on the production, distribution, and sale of specialized packaging solutions designed to maintain temperature control and protect sensitive products. This market caters to the increasing demand for reliable and effective insulation for transporting perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive items. The market offers a variety of insulated packaging options, including thermal bags, containers, boxes, and pouches, each tailored to specific requirements.

Factors driving the market include the growing need for safe and efficient cold chain logistics, the rise of e-commerce and online grocery delivery, and the increasing awareness of sustainability and eco-friendly packaging materials. Manufacturers in the insulated packaging market strive to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions that meet stringent quality standards while ensuring product integrity and minimizing environmental impact.

Drivers:

  • Increasing demand for temperature-sensitive products: The rise in the demand for temperature-sensitive goods, such as fresh produce, dairy products, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines, drives the need for insulated packaging to maintain their quality and efficacy during storage and transportation.
  • Growth of e-commerce and online grocery delivery: The expanding e-commerce industry and online grocery delivery services require reliable insulated packaging to ensure that perishable items reach consumers in optimal condition, maintaining temperature control throughout the delivery process.
  • Stringent regulations and quality standards: Regulatory bodies, such as the FDA and WHO, have set stringent guidelines regarding the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive products, necessitating the use of insulated packaging to comply with these standards and maintain product safety.
  • Growing pharmaceutical industry: The pharmaceutical industry's continuous growth, including the transportation of temperature-sensitive drugs and vaccines, fuels the demand for insulated packaging solutions to preserve their efficacy and prevent spoilage.
  • Rise in cold chain logistics: The expansion of cold chain logistics, which involves the transportation of chilled or frozen products, drives the need for insulated packaging to maintain the desired temperature range and prevent temperature excursions, ensuring product quality and compliance with cold chain requirements.
  • Increasing awareness of food safety and quality: Consumers' growing concerns about food safety and quality have led to increased adoption of insulated packaging to maintain freshness, prevent contamination, and ensure that perishable foods remain safe for consumption.
  • Focus on reducing food waste: Insulated packaging plays a crucial role in reducing food waste by extending the shelf life of perishable goods, preventing spoilage, and maintaining their nutritional value, thereby minimizing the amount of discarded food.
  • Emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions: The rising environmental consciousness among consumers and businesses drives the demand for sustainable insulated packaging options, such as recyclable, biodegradable, and reusable materials, to reduce the environmental impact associated with single-use packaging.
  • Technological advancements in insulation materials: Ongoing advancements in insulation materials, such as improved thermal insulators and phase change materials (PCMs), offer enhanced temperature control capabilities, better performance, and increased efficiency, driving the adoption of insulated packaging solutions.
  • Globalization of supply chains: The globalization of supply chains requires products to be transported over longer distances, often across different climates and regions. Insulated packaging becomes vital in maintaining temperature integrity and ensuring that products reach their destination in optimal condition, regardless of geographical variations.

Products offered by key companies:

  • Woolcool has developed a line of insulated packaging made from sheep's wool. Wool is a natural insulator that is also biodegradable and recyclable. Woolcool's packaging is used to transport temperature-sensitive products, such as food and pharmaceuticals.
  • Ecovative Design has developed a line of insulated packaging made from mycelium, a type of mushroom. Mycelium is a natural material that is strong and lightweight. It is also biodegradable and recyclable.
  • Pactiv Evergreen has developed a line of insulated packaging made from sugarcane bagasse. Sugarcane bagasse is a byproduct of the sugar industry. It is a natural material that is strong and lightweight. It is also biodegradable and recyclable.

Positive growth in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector:

The segment of the insulated packaging market that is experiencing rapid positive growth is the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The demand for insulated packaging solutions for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and medical supplies is increasing. This growth is driven by factors such as the expansion of the pharmaceutical industry, advancements in biotechnology and personalized medicine, and the need for safe and reliable transportation of critical healthcare products. Insulated packaging ensures the integrity and efficacy of these temperature-sensitive items during storage and distribution, complying with strict regulatory requirements. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasized the importance of insulated packaging for vaccine distribution, contributing to the accelerated growth of this segment in the insulated packaging market.

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold a significant share:

Asia Pacific is expected to dominate the insulated packaging market share. This can be attributed to several factors including rapid urbanization, growing population, increasing disposable income, and expanding e-commerce activities in countries like China and India. The region's robust pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries, coupled with the need for temperature-controlled packaging solutions, drive the demand for insulated packaging. Additionally, initiatives promoting sustainability and eco-friendly packaging further contribute to the growth of the insulated packaging market in the Asia Pacific region.

Key developments:

  • In April 2023, US packaging company Novolex launched Power Prep, an insulated wrap for fresh food. Manufactured by Bagcraft, it uses laminated non-fluorinated oil-and-grease-resistant paper with a honeycomb pattern for insulation. The packaging is puncture-resistant, allows for flat sheeting, and is aimed at supermarkets and food service operators. Novolex's Duro brand has received BPI certification for its paper products.
  • In April 2023, Cytiva, in collaboration with TemperPack, is launching a recyclable thermal packaging solution to replace polystyrene in shipping life-saving vaccines and therapeutics. The new packaging, made from renewable paper and corn starch, aims to maintain low temperatures and reduce landfill waste.

Key Segment:

By Material

  • Plastic
  • Wood
  • Glass
  • Others

By Packaging Type

  • Pouches and Bags
  • Box and Containers
  • Others

By End-User

  • Food and Beverages
  • Industrial
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Beauty and Personal Care
  • Others

By Geography

  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Others
  • Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Others
  • Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Other
Product Code: KSI061615783

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1. Market Overview
  • 1.2. Market Definition
  • 1.3. Scope of the Study
  • 1.4. Market Segmentation
  • 1.5. Currency
  • 1.6. Assumptions
  • 1.7. Base, and Forecast Years Timeline

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  • 2.1. Research Design
  • 2.2. Research Data
  • 2.3. Validation

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • 3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1. Market Drivers
  • 4.2. Market Restraints
  • 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
  • 4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. INSULATED PACKAGING MARKET, BY MATERIAL

  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Plastic
  • 5.3. Wood
  • 5.4. Glass
  • 5.5. Others

6. INSULATED PACKAGING MARKET, BY PACKAGING TYPE

  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Pouches and Bags
  • 6.3. Box and Containers
  • 6.4. Others

7. INSULATED PACKAGING MARKET, BY END-USER

  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Food and Beverages
  • 7.3. Industrial
  • 7.4. Pharmaceuticals
  • 7.5. Beauty and Personal Care
  • 7.6. Others

8. INSULATED PACKAGING MARKET, BY GEOGRAPHY

  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. North America
    • 8.2.1. United States
    • 8.2.2. Canada
    • 8.2.3. Mexico
  • 8.3. South America
    • 8.3.1. Brazil
    • 8.3.2. Argentina
    • 8.3.3. Others
  • 8.4. Europe
    • 8.4.1. United Kingdom
    • 8.4.2. Germany
    • 8.4.3. France
    • 8.4.4. Italy
    • 8.4.5. Spain
    • 8.4.6. Others
  • 8.5. Middle East and Africa
    • 8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
    • 8.5.2. UAE
    • 8.5.3. Others
  • 8.6. Asia Pacific
    • 8.6.1. Japan
    • 8.6.2. China
    • 8.6.3. India
    • 8.6.4. South Korea
    • 8.6.5. Taiwan
    • 8.6.6. Thailand
    • 8.6.7. Indonesia
    • 8.6.8. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

  • 9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
  • 9.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness
  • 9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
  • 9.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix

10. COMPANY PROFILES

  • 10.1. Cryopak
  • 10.2. Innovative Energy, Inc.
  • 10.3. Marko Foam Products, Inc.
  • 10.4. Amcor Plc
  • 10.5. DuPont
  • 10.6. Sonoco Products Company
  • 10.7. The Wool Packaging Company Limited
  • 10.8. Thermal Packaging Solutions
  • 10.9. Insulated Products Corporation
  • 10.10. Exeltainer
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