GITNUXREPORT 2026

Beauty Packaging Industry Statistics

Beauty packaging demand is climbing fast, with the beauty and personal care market hitting $569.5 billion in 2024 and beauty packaging projected to reach $16.0 billion by 2030 at a 6.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2030. But that growth comes alongside mounting pressure to prove sustainability, from EU recyclability rules to the fact that only 8.5% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2020, shaping what brands choose for jars, tubes, glass, and flexible packs.

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The global packaging market was valued at $914.2 billion in 2022

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The global beauty packaging market size was $10.8 billion in 2023

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The beauty packaging market is projected to grow to $16.0 billion by 2030

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The beauty packaging market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2030

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The global cosmetics packaging market was valued at $12.1 billion in 2022

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The cosmetics packaging market is expected to reach $17.6 billion by 2031

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The cosmetics packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2031

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The global cosmetic packaging market for 2023 was $14.0 billion

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The cosmetic packaging market is projected to reach $21.1 billion by 2032

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The cosmetic packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2032

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In 2023, the global glass packaging market was valued at $86.0 billion

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The glass packaging market is projected to reach $132.8 billion by 2032

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The glass packaging market’s CAGR is forecast at 4.8% from 2024 to 2032

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The global flexible packaging market was valued at $333.2 billion in 2022

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The flexible packaging market is projected to reach $574.0 billion by 2030

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The global flexible packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2030

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The global rigid plastic packaging market was valued at $92.1 billion in 2022

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The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to reach $145.3 billion by 2030

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The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030

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The global aerosol packaging market was valued at $13.4 billion in 2023

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The aerosol packaging market is projected to reach $20.7 billion by 2030

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The aerosol packaging market’s CAGR is forecast at 6.3% from 2024 to 2030

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The global tube packaging market was valued at $12.4 billion in 2022

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The tube packaging market is projected to reach $19.8 billion by 2032

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The tube packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032

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The global cosmetic container market was valued at $21.8 billion in 2023

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The cosmetic container market is projected to reach $34.6 billion by 2032

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The cosmetic container market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2032

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The global paper packaging market was valued at $303.9 billion in 2023

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The paper packaging market is projected to reach $430.2 billion by 2032

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The paper packaging market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2032

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The global cardboard packaging market was valued at $68.6 billion in 2023

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The cardboard packaging market is expected to reach $99.4 billion by 2032

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The cardboard packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 to 2032

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The global cosmetic sector sales were $511.8 billion in 2023

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The global beauty and personal care market reached $569.5 billion in 2024

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The U.S. cosmetics market size was $92.8 billion in 2023

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The U.S. cosmetics market is forecast to reach $102.0 billion by 2028

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China’s cosmetics market size was $63.9 billion in 2023

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Japan’s cosmetics market size was $25.1 billion in 2023

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Germany’s cosmetics market size was $13.2 billion in 2023

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The global beauty industry produced $524 billion in 2023

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The global personal care market was $483.3 billion in 2023

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In 2022, the global cosmetics market was valued at $483.4 billion

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From 2023 to 2027, the cosmetics market is forecast to grow from $507.1 billion to $643.6 billion

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In 2023, global beauty and personal care e-commerce sales were $118 billion

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In 2023, e-commerce accounted for 17.3% of global beauty and personal care sales

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In 2023, direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce represented 6.6% of global beauty & personal care retail sales

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In 2023, online penetration for beauty and personal care was 20.8% in the U.S.

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In 2023, worldwide consumer expenditure on personal care products was $1.4 trillion

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In 2022, global plastic packaging production was 85.2 million tonnes

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In 2022, global paper and board production was 437 million tonnes

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In 2022, global aluminum production reached 67.2 million tonnes

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In 2022, global steel production was 1.98 billion tonnes

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1.4 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2020

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In 2020, EU packaging waste increased to 83.0 million tonnes

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In 2019, EU packaging waste recycling rates were 72.7%

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By 2030, the EU aims to recycle 70% of packaging waste

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By 2035, the EU aims to recycle 75% of packaging waste

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The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive aims to reduce consumption of certain plastic products by 2026

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The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requires all packaging to be recyclable by 2030

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The EU’s minimum recycled-content targets for PET bottles are 25% by 2025 and 30% by 2030

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25% of new PET bottle plastic must come from recycled PET by 2025 (EU requirement for PET bottles)

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30% recycled content for PET bottles must be met by 2030 (EU requirement for PET bottles)

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10,000 participants reported higher intention to buy beauty products in 2022 when brands provided environmental packaging claims

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52% of consumers consider sustainable packaging as a key factor for brand choice (2020)

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9% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2018 (global estimate)

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8.5% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2020 (estimate)

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In 2022, 20.1 million tonnes of paper and board were recycled in the EU-27

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In 2022, the EU recycled 78.2% of paper and cardboard packaging waste

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In 2022, the EU recycled 38.2% of plastic packaging waste

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In 2022, the EU recycled 76.0% of glass packaging waste

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In 2022, the EU recycled 70.7% of metal packaging waste

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In 2023, 46% of consumers said they prefer beauty brands with recyclable packaging

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In 2020, the global market for refillable packaging in personal care reached $3.2 billion

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In 2022, the global market for sustainable packaging was valued at $15.6 billion

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The global sustainable packaging market is forecast to reach $52.6 billion by 2030

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The sustainable packaging market is expected to grow at 11.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2030

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 11, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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By 2030, the beauty packaging market is projected to climb to $16.0 billion, growing at a 6.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2030. At the same time, broader cosmetics packaging is heading toward $17.6 billion by 2031, with glass and flexible materials scaling fast enough to reshape what brands choose to put on shelves and into e commerce. Let’s look at the figures behind those shifts, from packaging type growth to sustainability signals that are already influencing purchase intent.

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 for strong global growth, driven by expanding cosmetics sales and sustainability demand.

Market Size

1The global packaging market was valued at $914.2 billion in 2022[1]

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2The global beauty packaging market size was $10.8 billion in 2023[2]

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3The beauty packaging market is projected to grow to $16.0 billion by 2030[2]

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4The beauty packaging market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2030[2]

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5The global cosmetics packaging market was valued at $12.1 billion in 2022[3]

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6The cosmetics packaging market is expected to reach $17.6 billion by 2031[3]

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7The cosmetics packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2031[3]

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8The global cosmetic packaging market for 2023 was $14.0 billion[4]

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9The cosmetic packaging market is projected to reach $21.1 billion by 2032[4]

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10The cosmetic packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2032[4]

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11In 2023, the global glass packaging market was valued at $86.0 billion[5]

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12The glass packaging market is projected to reach $132.8 billion by 2032[5]

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13The glass packaging market’s CAGR is forecast at 4.8% from 2024 to 2032[5]

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14The global flexible packaging market was valued at $333.2 billion in 2022[6]

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15The flexible packaging market is projected to reach $574.0 billion by 2030[6]

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16The global flexible packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2030[6]

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17The global rigid plastic packaging market was valued at $92.1 billion in 2022[7]

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18The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to reach $145.3 billion by 2030[7]

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19The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030[7]

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20The global aerosol packaging market was valued at $13.4 billion in 2023[8]

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21The aerosol packaging market is projected to reach $20.7 billion by 2030[8]

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22The aerosol packaging market’s CAGR is forecast at 6.3% from 2024 to 2030[8]

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23The global tube packaging market was valued at $12.4 billion in 2022[9]

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24The tube packaging market is projected to reach $19.8 billion by 2032[9]

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25The tube packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032[9]

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26The global cosmetic container market was valued at $21.8 billion in 2023[10]

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27The cosmetic container market is projected to reach $34.6 billion by 2032[10]

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28The cosmetic container market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2032[10]

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29The global paper packaging market was valued at $303.9 billion in 2023[11]

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30The paper packaging market is projected to reach $430.2 billion by 2032[11]

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31The paper packaging market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2032[11]

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32The global cardboard packaging market was valued at $68.6 billion in 2023[12]

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33The cardboard packaging market is expected to reach $99.4 billion by 2032[12]

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34The cardboard packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2024 to 2032[12]

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35The global cosmetic sector sales were $511.8 billion in 2023[13]

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36The global beauty and personal care market reached $569.5 billion in 2024[14]

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37The U.S. cosmetics market size was $92.8 billion in 2023[15]

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38The U.S. cosmetics market is forecast to reach $102.0 billion by 2028[15]

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39China’s cosmetics market size was $63.9 billion in 2023[16]

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40Japan’s cosmetics market size was $25.1 billion in 2023[17]

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41Germany’s cosmetics market size was $13.2 billion in 2023[18]

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42The global beauty industry produced $524 billion in 2023[19]

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43The global personal care market was $483.3 billion in 2023[20]

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44In 2022, the global cosmetics market was valued at $483.4 billion[21]

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45From 2023 to 2027, the cosmetics market is forecast to grow from $507.1 billion to $643.6 billion[22]

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46In 2023, global beauty and personal care e-commerce sales were $118 billion[23]

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47In 2023, e-commerce accounted for 17.3% of global beauty and personal care sales[23]

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48In 2023, direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce represented 6.6% of global beauty & personal care retail sales[24]

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49In 2023, online penetration for beauty and personal care was 20.8% in the U.S.[25]

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50In 2023, worldwide consumer expenditure on personal care products was $1.4 trillion[26]

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51In 2022, global plastic packaging production was 85.2 million tonnes[27]

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52In 2022, global paper and board production was 437 million tonnes[28]

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53In 2022, global aluminum production reached 67.2 million tonnes[29]

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54In 2022, global steel production was 1.98 billion tonnes[30]

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Market Size Interpretation

Beauty packaging is set for strong expansion, with the global beauty packaging market rising from $10.8 billion in 2023 to $16.0 billion by 2030 at a 6.5% CAGR, outpacing broader cosmetics packaging growth at 4.0% from 2023 to 2031.

Industry Trends

11.4 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste were generated in the EU in 2020[31]

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2In 2020, EU packaging waste increased to 83.0 million tonnes[31]

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3In 2019, EU packaging waste recycling rates were 72.7%[31]

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4By 2030, the EU aims to recycle 70% of packaging waste[32]

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5By 2035, the EU aims to recycle 75% of packaging waste[32]

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6The EU Single-Use Plastics Directive aims to reduce consumption of certain plastic products by 2026[33]

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7The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requires all packaging to be recyclable by 2030[34]

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8The EU’s minimum recycled-content targets for PET bottles are 25% by 2025 and 30% by 2030[35]

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925% of new PET bottle plastic must come from recycled PET by 2025 (EU requirement for PET bottles)[35]

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1030% recycled content for PET bottles must be met by 2030 (EU requirement for PET bottles)[35]

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1110,000 participants reported higher intention to buy beauty products in 2022 when brands provided environmental packaging claims[36]

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1252% of consumers consider sustainable packaging as a key factor for brand choice (2020)[37]

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139% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2018 (global estimate)[38]

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148.5% of plastic waste was recycled globally in 2020 (estimate)[39]

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15In 2022, 20.1 million tonnes of paper and board were recycled in the EU-27[40]

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16In 2022, the EU recycled 78.2% of paper and cardboard packaging waste[31]

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17In 2022, the EU recycled 38.2% of plastic packaging waste[31]

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18In 2022, the EU recycled 76.0% of glass packaging waste[31]

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19In 2022, the EU recycled 70.7% of metal packaging waste[31]

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20In 2023, 46% of consumers said they prefer beauty brands with recyclable packaging[41]

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21In 2020, the global market for refillable packaging in personal care reached $3.2 billion[42]

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22In 2022, the global market for sustainable packaging was valued at $15.6 billion[43]

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23The global sustainable packaging market is forecast to reach $52.6 billion by 2030[43]

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24The sustainable packaging market is expected to grow at 11.5% CAGR from 2023 to 2030[43]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

With EU recycling already reaching 72.7% for packaging waste in 2019 and rising to 83.0 million tonnes of total packaging waste by 2020, the push for recyclable and recycled-content packaging is accelerating, including targets of 70% recycling by 2030 and 75% by 2035 alongside PET bottles requiring 25% recycled content by 2025 and 30% by 2030.

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