PACKAGING STATISTICS
Packaging statistics refer to the data related to the production, consumption, and waste generated by packaging materials used for various products. Here are some relevant statistics on packaging:
Global packaging market size: According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets, the global packaging market size was valued at $917.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $1,114.6 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 4%.
Packaging materials: The most commonly used packaging materials are plastic (32%), paper and cardboard (31%), and glass (10%), according to a report by the European Commission.
Packaging waste generation: In the European Union, the total amount of packaging waste generated in 2019 was 87.3 million tonnes, according to Eurostat. In the United States, packaging and containers accounted for 82.2 million tons (28.1% of total waste) in 2018, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Recycling rates: The recycling rate of packaging in the EU was 67.2% in 2018, according to Eurostat. In the United States, the recycling rate for all materials, including packaging, was 32.1% in 2018, according to the EPA.
Plastic packaging waste: According to a report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, only 14% of plastic packaging is collected for recycling globally, and just 5% of it is retained for secondary use.
Sustainable packaging: The global sustainable packaging market size is expected to reach $244.9 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2020 to 2025, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. The report also states that the demand for sustainable packaging is being driven by concerns over environmental impact and the need to reduce carbon footprint.