Beauty packaging sits at the intersection of growth and responsibility. The global beauty packaging market is set to expand from $10.8 billion in 2023 to $16.0 billion by 2030, with a projected 6.5% CAGR that influences how brands design and source materials. Meanwhile, Europe’s packaging footprint remains a key pressure point: EU packaging waste totaled 83.0 million tonnes in 2020, with a 70% recycling target by 2030. Here’s how demand signals and recycling goals shape industry decisions.
Key Takeaways
- The global packaging market was valued at $914.2 billion in 2022
- The global beauty packaging market size was $10.8 billion in 2023
- The beauty packaging market is projected to grow to $16.0 billion by 2030
- 1.4 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2020
- In 2020, EU packaging waste increased to 83.0 million tonnes
- In 2019, EU packaging waste recycling rates were 72.7%
Beauty packaging is set to grow rapidly to $16.0 billion by 2030, while EU plastic waste remains a key challenge.
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Market Size30 stats
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The global packaging market was valued at $914.2 billion in 2022[1]
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The global beauty packaging market size was $10.8 billion in 2023[2]
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The beauty packaging market is projected to grow to $16.0 billion by 2030[2]
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The beauty packaging market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2030[2]
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The global cosmetics packaging market was valued at $12.1 billion in 2022[3]
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The cosmetics packaging market is expected to reach $17.6 billion by 2031[3]
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The cosmetics packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2031[3]
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The global cosmetic packaging market for 2023 was $14.0 billion[4]
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The cosmetic packaging market is projected to reach $21.1 billion by 2032[4]
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The cosmetic packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2032[4]
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In 2023, the global glass packaging market was valued at $86.0 billion[2]
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The glass packaging market is projected to reach $132.8 billion by 2032[2]
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The glass packaging market’s CAGR is forecast at 4.8% from 2024 to 2032[2]
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The global flexible packaging market was valued at $333.2 billion in 2022[1]
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The flexible packaging market is projected to reach $574.0 billion by 2030[1]
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The global flexible packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2030[1]
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The global rigid plastic packaging market was valued at $92.1 billion in 2022[2]
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The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to reach $145.3 billion by 2030[2]
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The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030[2]
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The global aerosol packaging market was valued at $13.4 billion in 2023[2]
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The aerosol packaging market is projected to reach $20.7 billion by 2030[2]
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The aerosol packaging market’s CAGR is forecast at 6.3% from 2024 to 2030[2]
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The global tube packaging market was valued at $12.4 billion in 2022[5]
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The tube packaging market is projected to reach $19.8 billion by 2032[5]
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The tube packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032[5]
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The global cosmetic container market was valued at $21.8 billion in 2023[6]
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The cosmetic container market is projected to reach $34.6 billion by 2032[6]
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The cosmetic container market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2032[6]
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The global paper packaging market was valued at $303.9 billion in 2023[2]
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The paper packaging market is projected to reach $430.2 billion by 2032[2]
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
For the Market Size angle, beauty packaging is expanding quickly with the market growing from $10.8 billion in 2023 to a projected $16.0 billion by 2030 at a 6.5% CAGR, showing sustained demand in the beauty packaging segment.
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Industry Trends24 stats
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1.4 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2020[7]
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In 2020, EU packaging waste increased to 83.0 million tonnes[7]
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In 2019, EU packaging waste recycling rates were 72.7%[7]
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By 2030, the EU aims to recycle 70% of packaging waste[8]
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By 2035, the EU aims to recycle 75% of packaging waste[8]
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The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive aims to reduce consumption of certain plastic products by 2026[8]
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The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requires all packaging to be recyclable by 2030[9]
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The EU’s minimum recycled-content targets for PET bottles are 25% by 2025 and 30% by 2030[8]
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25% of new PET bottle plastic must come from recycled PET by 2025 (EU requirement for PET bottles)[8]
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30% recycled content for PET bottles must be met by 2030 (EU requirement for PET bottles)[8]
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10,000 participants reported higher intention to buy beauty products in 2022 when brands provided environmental packaging claims[10]
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52% of consumers consider sustainable packaging as a key factor for brand choice (2020)[11]
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9% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2018 (global estimate)[12]
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8.5% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2020 (estimate)[12]
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In 2022, 20.1 million tonnes of paper and board were recycled in the EU-27[7]
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In 2022, the EU recycled 78.2% of paper and cardboard packaging waste[7]
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In 2022, the EU recycled 38.2% of plastic packaging waste[7]
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In 2022, the EU recycled 76.0% of glass packaging waste[7]
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In 2022, the EU recycled 70.7% of metal packaging waste[7]
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In 2023, 46% of consumers said they prefer beauty brands with recyclable packaging[11]
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In 2020, the global market for refillable packaging in personal care reached $3.2 billion[13]
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In 2022, the global market for sustainable packaging was valued at $15.6 billion[14]
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The global sustainable packaging market is forecast to reach $52.6 billion by 2030[14]
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The sustainable packaging market is expected to grow at 11.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2030[14]
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Industry Trends data show that while EU packaging waste rose to 83.0 million tonnes in 2020, recycling performance reached 72.7% in 2019 and the EU is pushing for 70% recycling by 2030 and 75% by 2035, alongside efforts like the Single-Use Plastics Directive to cut certain plastic products by 2026.
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