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Top 10 Strategic Imperatives in Packaging, 2026

Publisher Frost & Sullivan
Published Feb 10, 2026
Length 24 Pages
SKU # MC20878160

Description

This deliverable focuses on the major trends shaping the packaging industry, as companies look to identify and invest in areas that support future growth. Market dynamics are greatly influenced by megatrends such as sustainability, circularity, and digitalization. While many of these trends affect end-industries, such as brand owners, which, in turn, drive new product and business model development in the packaging sector, some directly impact the packaging raw material landscape.

The research highlights the implications of ongoing and upcoming regulatory bans and restrictions, which are expected to continuously challenge the market for raw materials, especially plastics, during the coming decade. Similarly, the volatile nature of international trade relationships could have a notable impact on the average prices and distribution networks of both raw materials and finished products. In this study, Frost & Sullivan identifies the top 10 trends poised to significantly impact the packaging value chain, providing insights into strategic opportunities for industry stakeholders.

Table of Contents

24 Pages
Strategic Imperatives
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
Top Transformations Impacting Growth in the Packaging Sector
Top 10 Transformations Impacting Growth in Packaging, 2026
Transformation 1: Replacement of Petrochemical-based with Bio-based Plastics
Transformation 2: Mandatory Recycled Content Thresholds
Transformation 3: Partnerships with Digital Service Providers
Transformation 4: AI-Powered Packaging Platforms
Transformation 5: Circular Economy Models
Transformation 6: Cross-Industry R&D Consortia
Transformation 7: Subscription-Based Smart Packaging
Transformation 8: Packaging and Food Tech Integration
Transformation 9: Decentralized Microfactories
Transformation 10: On-Site Modular Packaging Production
Frost & Sullivan Analytics Perspectives
Appendix & Next Steps
Benefits and Impacts of Growth Opportunities
Next Steps
Legal Disclaimer

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