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Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Size Study, by Material (Paper, Foam, Plastic, Corrugated Cardboard, Rubber), by Type (Bubble Wrap, Air Cushions, Foam Inserts, Paper Cushioning, Corner Protectors), by Application (Electronics, Healthcare, Food

Publisher Bizwit Research & Consulting
Published Mar 30, 2025
Length 285 Pages
SKU # BIZW19886791

Description

The Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, valued at approximately USD 115.95 billion in 2023, is projected to expand at an impressive CAGR of 10.37% over the forecast period 2024-2032. As e-commerce and global trade accelerate, businesses are prioritizing cost-effective, damage-resistant, and sustainable packaging solutions to ensure product integrity during transit. The rapid adoption of packaging inserts and cushions across industries such as electronics, healthcare, food & beverage, automotive, and industrial applications is reshaping the market landscape. The demand for biodegradable and recyclable cushioning materials is surging, driven by environmental regulations and consumer preference for sustainable packaging.

The industry is witnessing an evolution in packaging technology, with the development of lightweight yet high-impact-resistant inserts tailored to diverse product categories. Manufacturers are increasingly leveraging engineered foam, air cushion technology, and molded pulp to provide customized, shock-absorbing solutions for delicate and high-value goods. However, rising raw material costs and supply chain disruptions pose challenges, compelling companies to innovate and optimize resource utilization. The integration of automation and AI-driven design processes in packaging production is expected to enhance efficiency and reduce material waste, further fueling market growth.

Geographically, North America leads the market, attributed to advanced logistics networks, high e-commerce penetration, and stringent packaging regulations. Europe follows closely, propelled by eco-friendly packaging initiatives and a well-established industrial base. The Asia-Pacific region is set to witness the fastest growth, driven by burgeoning online retail, rapid industrialization, and increased investment in protective packaging technologies in China, India, and Japan. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are gradually expanding their footprint, supported by growing export activities and improved supply chain infrastructure.

With major players investing heavily in R&D to develop eco-friendly, cost-effective, and performance-driven packaging solutions, the market is poised for dynamic transformation. The increasing adoption of smart packaging technologies, along with customized cushioning solutions for high-end and fragile products, will continue to redefine the competitive landscape, offering lucrative opportunities for manufacturers worldwide.

Major Market Players Included in This Report Are:
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Pregis LLC
• Sonoco Products Company
• Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
• Ranpak Holdings Corp.
• Intertape Polymer Group
• Smurfit Kappa Group
• Huhtamaki Oyj
• DS Smith Plc
• Pro-Pac Packaging Limited
• Berry Global Group, Inc.
• WestRock Company
• Cascades Inc.
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• UFP Technologies, Inc.

The Detailed Segments and Sub-Segments of the Market Are Explained Below:

By Material:
• Paper
• Foam
• Plastic
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Rubber

By Type:
• Bubble Wrap
• Air Cushions
• Foam Inserts
• Paper Cushioning
• Corner Protectors

By Application:
• Electronics
• Healthcare
• Food & Beverage
• Automotive
• Industrial

By Size:
• Small
• Medium
• Large
• Custom

By End-Use:
• Protective Packaging
• Void Filling
• Insulation
• Shock Absorption

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Years Considered for the Study:
• Historical Year – 2022
• Base Year – 2023
• Forecast Period – 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:
• Market estimates & forecasts for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
• Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level breakdown.
• Competitive landscape with insights into major market players.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations for future market approaches.
• In-depth demand-side and supply-side market analysis.

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Table of Contents

285 Pages
Chapter 1. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Executive Summary
1.1. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Material, Type, Application, Size & End-Use
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 2. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Definition and Research Assumptions
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Regulatory Frameworks
2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Dynamics
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Accelerated e-commerce and global trade boosting demand for protective packaging
3.1.2. Rising consumer and regulatory focus on sustainable and recyclable materials
3.1.3. Technological advancements in lightweight and high-impact cushioning solutions
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. Escalating raw material costs and supply chain disruptions
3.2.2. Intensifying competition amid rapid industry innovation
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Adoption of smart packaging technologies and customized cushioning designs
3.3.2. Expanding investments in R&D for eco-friendly packaging solutions
3.3.3. Emerging markets driven by increased export activities and improved logistics
Chapter 4. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economical
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top Investment Opportunity
4.4. Top Winning Strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Size & Forecasts by Material 2022-2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market: Material Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
5.2.1. Paper
5.2.2. Foam
5.2.3. Plastic
5.2.4. Corrugated Cardboard
5.2.5. Rubber
Chapter 6. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Size & Forecasts by Type & Application 2022-2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market: Type & Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.1.1. Bubble Wrap
6.2.1.2. Air Cushions
6.2.1.3. Foam Inserts
6.2.1.4. Paper Cushioning
6.2.1.5. Corner Protectors
6.2.2. By Application
6.2.2.1. Electronics
6.2.2.2. Healthcare
6.2.2.3. Food & Beverage
6.2.2.4. Automotive
6.2.2.5. Industrial
Chapter 7. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
7.1. North America Market
7.1.1. U.S. Market
7.1.2. Canada Market
7.2. Europe Market
7.2.1. UK Market
7.2.2. Germany Market
7.2.3. France Market
7.2.4. Spain Market
7.2.5. Italy Market
7.2.6. Rest of Europe
7.3. Asia-Pacific Market
7.3.1. China Market
7.3.2. India Market
7.3.3. Japan Market
7.3.4. Australia Market
7.3.5. South Korea Market
7.3.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
7.4. Latin America Market
7.4.1. Brazil Market
7.4.2. Mexico Market
7.4.3. Rest of Latin America
7.5. Middle East & Africa Market
7.5.1. Saudi Arabia Market
7.5.2. South Africa Market
7.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa
Chapter 8. Competitive Intelligence
8.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
8.1.1. Sealed Air Corporation
8.1.2. Pregis LLC
8.1.3. Sonoco Products Company
8.2. Top Market Strategies
8.3. Company Profiles
8.3.1. Sealed Air Corporation
8.3.1.1. Key Information
8.3.1.2. Overview
8.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
8.3.1.4. Product Summary
8.3.1.5. Market Strategies
8.3.2. Pregis LLC
8.3.3. Sonoco Products Company
8.3.4. Storopack Hans Reichenecker GmbH
8.3.5. Ranpak Holdings Corp.
8.3.6. Intertape Polymer Group
8.3.7. Smurfit Kappa Group
8.3.8. Huhtamaki Oyj
8.3.9. DS Smith Plc
8.3.10. Pro-Pac Packaging Limited
8.3.11. Berry Global Group, Inc.
8.3.12. WestRock Company
8.3.13. Cascades Inc.
8.3.14. Avery Dennison Corporation
8.3.15. UFP Technologies, Inc.
Chapter 9. Research Process
9.1. Research Process
9.1.1. Data Mining
9.1.2. Analysis
9.1.3. Market Estimation
9.1.4. Validation
9.1.5. Publishing
9.2. Research Attributes
List of Tables
TABLE 1. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Report Scope
TABLE 2. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 3. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Material 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 4. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Type & Application 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 5. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 6. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Region, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 7. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 8. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Region, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 9. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 10. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Region, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 11. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 12. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Region, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 13. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 14. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Region, Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 15. U.S. Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 16. U.S. Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Segment 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 17. U.S. Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Segment 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 18. Canada Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 19. Canada Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Segment 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
TABLE 20. Canada Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market Estimates & Forecasts by Segment 2022-2032 (USD Million/Billion)
(This list is not complete; the final report contains more than 100 tables. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.)
List of Figures
FIGURE 1. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Research Methodology
FIGURE 2. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Market Estimation Techniques
FIGURE 3. Global Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
FIGURE 4. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Key Trends 2023
FIGURE 5. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Growth Prospects 2022-2032
FIGURE 6. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Porter’s 5 Force Model
FIGURE 7. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, PESTEL Analysis
FIGURE 8. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Value Chain Analysis
FIGURE 9. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 10. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 11. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 12. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 13. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market by Segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 14. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Regional Snapshot 2022 & 2032
FIGURE 15. North America Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 16. Europe Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 17. Asia-Pacific Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 18. Latin America Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 19. Middle East & Africa Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market 2022 & 2032 (USD Million/Billion)
FIGURE 20. Global Packaging Inserts & Cushions Market, Company Market Share Analysis (2023)
(This list is not complete; the final report contains more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.)

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