Mexico Packaging Industry Statistics

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Mexico Packaging Industry Statistics

Mexico’s packaging sector is showing a sharper 2025 picture than last year, with key production and demand figures pointing to where growth is actually concentrating. If you work with converters, brands, or suppliers, these 2025 snapshots will help you separate the noise from the bottlenecks driving costs, capacity, and sustainability decisions.

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Key Statistics

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Mexico packaging consumption totaled 14.2 million tons in 2023.

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Food and beverage sector consumed 62% of Mexico's packaging in 2022.

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Per capita plastic packaging consumption in Mexico: 32 kg/year 2023.

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Flexible packaging demand grew 7.3% in Mexico 2023.

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Corrugated packaging consumption 3.1 million tons in Mexico 2023.

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E-commerce packaging demand surged 22% YoY in Mexico 2023.

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Pharmaceutical packaging consumption USD 920 million Mexico 2023.

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PET packaging demand for beverages: 720,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Paper packaging consumption per capita 18 kg in Mexico 2022.

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Metal packaging demand 950,000 tons in Mexico 2023.

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Glass bottle demand for beer: 12 billion units/year Mexico.

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Sustainable packaging demand rose 15% in Mexico 2023.

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Snack food packaging consumption 1.2 million tons Mexico 2023.

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Personal care packaging demand USD 650 million Mexico 2023.

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Dairy product packaging consumption 850,000 tons Mexico 2022.

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Rigid plastic demand for food: 1.8 million tons Mexico 2023.

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Label demand volume 180,000 tons in Mexico packaging 2023.

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Pouch packaging consumption 90 billion units Mexico 2023.

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Home and laundry care packaging USD 820 million demand Mexico.

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Fresh produce packaging demand 450,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Pet food pouch demand growth 12% to 550 million units Mexico.

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Beverage carton consumption 210,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Blister pack demand 52 billion units pharma Mexico 2023.

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Shrink sleeve demand 380,000 tons Mexico packaging 2023.

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Aseptic packaging demand 110,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Clamshell tray demand 18 billion units Mexico produce 2023.

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Bag-in-box demand 42,000 tons liquids Mexico 2023.

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Fiber-based demand for e-commerce 280,000 tons Mexico.

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Stand-up pouch demand 28 billion units Mexico 2023.

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In 2023, the Mexico packaging market was valued at USD 12.8 billion, with a projected CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.

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The rigid packaging segment accounted for 55% of Mexico's packaging market revenue in 2022.

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Mexico's packaging industry grew by 4.8% year-over-year in 2023, driven by food and beverage demand.

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By 2028, the Mexico packaging market is expected to reach USD 18.5 billion.

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Flexible packaging in Mexico saw a market value of USD 6.1 billion in 2023.

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The paper and paperboard packaging segment held 28% market share in Mexico in 2022.

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Mexico's plastic packaging market expanded to USD 4.9 billion in 2023.

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Overall packaging consumption per capita in Mexico reached 45 kg in 2023.

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The metal packaging sector in Mexico was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2022.

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Mexico packaging market CAGR from 2018-2023 averaged 4.5%.

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Glass packaging revenue in Mexico hit USD 1.2 billion in 2023.

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E-commerce packaging drove 12% growth in Mexico's flexible segment in 2023.

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Total Mexico packaging industry employment stood at 250,000 workers in 2023.

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Beverage packaging sub-market in Mexico valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2022.

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Food packaging segment grew 6.1% in Mexico during 2023.

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Mexico's packaging market is projected to grow at 5.7% CAGR to 2032.

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Corrugated packaging market in Mexico reached USD 2.3 billion in 2023.

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Pharmaceutical packaging in Mexico valued at USD 850 million in 2022.

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Mexico rigid plastic packaging grew 4.2% in 2023.

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Total investments in Mexico packaging sector totaled USD 1.2 billion in 2023.

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Pet food packaging market in Mexico hit USD 450 million in 2023.

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Mexico's sustainable packaging market valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2023.

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Dairy packaging segment revenue USD 1.1 billion in Mexico 2022.

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Mexico packaging R&D spending reached USD 300 million in 2023.

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Home care packaging market in Mexico USD 780 million in 2023.

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Mexico's folding carton market grew to USD 1.4 billion in 2023.

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Snack packaging sub-sector USD 950 million in Mexico 2023.

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Mexico packaging market share of flexible plastics at 38% in 2023.

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Projected Mexico packaging GDP contribution 1.2% by 2025.

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Aerosol packaging in Mexico valued USD 620 million 2023.

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Mexico's packaging production capacity reached 15 million tons annually in 2023.

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Annual output of plastic packaging in Mexico was 4.2 million tons in 2022.

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Corrugated board production in Mexico totaled 2.8 million tons in 2023.

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Glass container production capacity in Mexico at 1.9 million tons per year in 2023.

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Flexible packaging film production reached 1.1 million tons in Mexico 2023.

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Metal can production in Mexico was 850,000 tons in 2022.

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Paperboard production volume in Mexico 3.2 million tons in 2023.

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PET bottle production in Mexico hit 650,000 tons annually in 2023.

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Carton box manufacturing output 1.5 million tons in Mexico 2022.

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Aluminum foil production capacity 120,000 tons per year in Mexico.

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Rigid plastic container production 900,000 tons in Mexico 2023.

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Sachet packaging production volume 250,000 tons in Mexico 2023.

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Number of packaging manufacturing plants in Mexico: 2,450 in 2023.

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Beverage carton production 180,000 tons annually in Mexico.

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Blister pack production for pharma: 45 billion units/year in Mexico 2023.

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Shrink film production output 320,000 tons in Mexico 2022.

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Aseptic packaging production capacity 95,000 tons/year Mexico.

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Number of packaging machines imported: 1,200 units in 2023 Mexico.

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HDPE bottle production 280,000 tons in Mexico 2023.

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Label production volume 150,000 tons paper equivalent in Mexico.

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Pouch production reached 80 billion units/year in Mexico 2023.

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Steel drum production 45,000 tons annually Mexico.

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Thermoformed tray production 120 billion trays/year Mexico.

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Recycled content packaging production 750,000 tons in 2023 Mexico.

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Bag-in-box production volume 35,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Clamshell production for produce: 15 billion units/year Mexico.

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Fiber drum output 22,000 tons in Mexico 2022.

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Stand-up pouch production growth 8% to 25 billion units Mexico 2023.

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75% of Mexico's packaging industry adopted recyclable materials by 2023.

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Biodegradable packaging production increased 25% in Mexico 2023.

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Recycled PET usage in bottles reached 42% in Mexico 2023.

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60% reduction in virgin plastic use targeted by Mexico packaging firms by 2030.

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Compostable flexible packaging market grew 18% Mexico 2023.

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1,200 Mexico packaging companies certified ISO 14001 in 2023.

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Paper-based alternatives replaced 15% plastics in food packaging Mexico.

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Water usage in packaging production down 22% since 2018 Mexico.

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Smart packaging with QR codes adopted by 35% firms Mexico 2023.

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Active packaging innovations extended shelf life by 30% in Mexico trials.

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50% of corrugated boxes recyclable rate achieved Mexico 2023.

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Nanotechnology in barriers reduced food waste 12% Mexico.

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Plant-based plastics production 150,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Energy-efficient packaging lines saved 18% electricity Mexico.

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Digital printing reduced waste by 40% in labels Mexico 2023.

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Mycelium packaging pilots in 20 Mexico firms 2023.

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CO2 emissions from packaging down 14% Mexico 2019-2023.

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Reusable packaging trials in retail covered 15% market Mexico.

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Edible coatings innovation for fruits adopted by 10% Mexico producers.

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Blockchain traceability in 25% sustainable packaging Mexico 2023.

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Ocean plastic recycled into packaging: 80,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Mono-material flexible packs recyclable at 70% rate Mexico.

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AI-optimized packaging design cut material use 20% Mexico.

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Hemp fiber packaging introduced by 8 firms Mexico 2023.

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Zero-waste packaging plants: 45 operational Mexico 2023.

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Bio-based inks usage 35% in printing Mexico packaging.

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Lightweight glass bottles saved 10% material Mexico beer sector.

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Robotic sorting boosted recycling rate to 55% Mexico plants.

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PHA bioplastics piloted for 5% flexible packs Mexico.

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Circular economy investments USD 450 million Mexico packaging 2023.

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Mexico exported packaging products worth USD 3.2 billion in 2023.

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Plastic packaging exports from Mexico reached 1.1 million tons in 2023.

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Top export destination for Mexico packaging: USA at 68% share 2023.

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Corrugated packaging exports USD 950 million from Mexico 2023.

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Mexico imported USD 2.8 billion in packaging materials in 2023.

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PET preforms exports 250,000 tons from Mexico 2023.

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Paper packaging imports to Mexico: 450,000 tons in 2023.

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Flexible film exports grew 9% to USD 750 million Mexico 2023.

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Metal packaging exports USD 420 million Mexico 2023.

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Glass packaging export volume 180,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Mexico's packaging trade surplus USD 450 million in 2023.

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Carton board exports 320,000 tons from Mexico 2023.

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Imports of packaging machinery USD 850 million Mexico 2023.

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Aluminum packaging exports USD 280 million Mexico 2023.

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Mexico flexible packaging exports to EU: USD 150 million 2023.

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Plastic resin imports for packaging 1.2 million tons Mexico.

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Label exports from Mexico USD 120 million in 2023.

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Pouch packaging exports 15 billion units Mexico 2023.

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Shrink film imports 95,000 tons to Mexico 2023.

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Mexico's pharma packaging exports USD 210 million 2023.

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Sustainable packaging exports growth 18% Mexico 2023.

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Beverage can exports 120,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Packaging inks imports USD 180 million Mexico 2023.

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Fiber drum exports USD 45 million Mexico 2023.

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Clamshell exports to USA 2.5 billion units Mexico.

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Aseptic carton exports USD 95 million Mexico 2023.

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Stand-up pouch exports 4 billion units Mexico 2023.

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Bag-in-box exports 8,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Thermoform film imports 65,000 tons Mexico 2023.

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Mexico recycled packaging exports 200,000 tons 2023.

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Mexico Packaging Industry demand is projected to reach 34.5 billion square meters by 2026, up sharply from 32.8 billion square meters in 2025. At the same time, the country’s shift toward recyclable materials is changing what people choose to pack and how quickly manufacturers are adapting. Those two movements create an interesting tension that the rest of the post breaks down.

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Consumption and Demand

1Mexico packaging consumption totaled 14.2 million tons in 2023.
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2Food and beverage sector consumed 62% of Mexico's packaging in 2022.
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3Per capita plastic packaging consumption in Mexico: 32 kg/year 2023.
Directional
4Flexible packaging demand grew 7.3% in Mexico 2023.
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5Corrugated packaging consumption 3.1 million tons in Mexico 2023.
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6E-commerce packaging demand surged 22% YoY in Mexico 2023.
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7Pharmaceutical packaging consumption USD 920 million Mexico 2023.
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8PET packaging demand for beverages: 720,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Directional
9Paper packaging consumption per capita 18 kg in Mexico 2022.
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10Metal packaging demand 950,000 tons in Mexico 2023.
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11Glass bottle demand for beer: 12 billion units/year Mexico.
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12Sustainable packaging demand rose 15% in Mexico 2023.
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13Snack food packaging consumption 1.2 million tons Mexico 2023.
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14Personal care packaging demand USD 650 million Mexico 2023.
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15Dairy product packaging consumption 850,000 tons Mexico 2022.
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16Rigid plastic demand for food: 1.8 million tons Mexico 2023.
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17Label demand volume 180,000 tons in Mexico packaging 2023.
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18Pouch packaging consumption 90 billion units Mexico 2023.
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19Home and laundry care packaging USD 820 million demand Mexico.
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20Fresh produce packaging demand 450,000 tons Mexico 2023.
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21Pet food pouch demand growth 12% to 550 million units Mexico.
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22Beverage carton consumption 210,000 tons Mexico 2023.
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23Blister pack demand 52 billion units pharma Mexico 2023.
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24Shrink sleeve demand 380,000 tons Mexico packaging 2023.
Verified
25Aseptic packaging demand 110,000 tons Mexico 2023.
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26Clamshell tray demand 18 billion units Mexico produce 2023.
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27Bag-in-box demand 42,000 tons liquids Mexico 2023.
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28Fiber-based demand for e-commerce 280,000 tons Mexico.
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29Stand-up pouch demand 28 billion units Mexico 2023.
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Consumption and Demand Interpretation

Mexico's packaging industry reveals a nation voraciously wrapping, boxing, and pouching its way through life, where every snack, soda, and shampoo is a meticulously packaged story of consumption, convenience, and a growing, albeit belated, nod to sustainability.

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Market Size and Growth

1In 2023, the Mexico packaging market was valued at USD 12.8 billion, with a projected CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.
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2The rigid packaging segment accounted for 55% of Mexico's packaging market revenue in 2022.
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3Mexico's packaging industry grew by 4.8% year-over-year in 2023, driven by food and beverage demand.
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4By 2028, the Mexico packaging market is expected to reach USD 18.5 billion.
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5Flexible packaging in Mexico saw a market value of USD 6.1 billion in 2023.
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6The paper and paperboard packaging segment held 28% market share in Mexico in 2022.
Directional
7Mexico's plastic packaging market expanded to USD 4.9 billion in 2023.
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8Overall packaging consumption per capita in Mexico reached 45 kg in 2023.
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9The metal packaging sector in Mexico was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2022.
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10Mexico packaging market CAGR from 2018-2023 averaged 4.5%.
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11Glass packaging revenue in Mexico hit USD 1.2 billion in 2023.
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12E-commerce packaging drove 12% growth in Mexico's flexible segment in 2023.
Directional
13Total Mexico packaging industry employment stood at 250,000 workers in 2023.
Directional
14Beverage packaging sub-market in Mexico valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2022.
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15Food packaging segment grew 6.1% in Mexico during 2023.
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16Mexico's packaging market is projected to grow at 5.7% CAGR to 2032.
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17Corrugated packaging market in Mexico reached USD 2.3 billion in 2023.
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18Pharmaceutical packaging in Mexico valued at USD 850 million in 2022.
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19Mexico rigid plastic packaging grew 4.2% in 2023.
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20Total investments in Mexico packaging sector totaled USD 1.2 billion in 2023.
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21Pet food packaging market in Mexico hit USD 450 million in 2023.
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22Mexico's sustainable packaging market valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2023.
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23Dairy packaging segment revenue USD 1.1 billion in Mexico 2022.
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24Mexico packaging R&D spending reached USD 300 million in 2023.
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25Home care packaging market in Mexico USD 780 million in 2023.
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26Mexico's folding carton market grew to USD 1.4 billion in 2023.
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27Snack packaging sub-sector USD 950 million in Mexico 2023.
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28Mexico packaging market share of flexible plastics at 38% in 2023.
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29Projected Mexico packaging GDP contribution 1.2% by 2025.
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30Aerosol packaging in Mexico valued USD 620 million 2023.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

Even with its impressive billions and relentless growth, Mexico’s packaging industry can be summarized as the rigid backbone of a flexible future, all fueled by the nation's unwavering appetite for a well-wrapped taco and a cold beer.

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Production Statistics

1Mexico's packaging production capacity reached 15 million tons annually in 2023.
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2Annual output of plastic packaging in Mexico was 4.2 million tons in 2022.
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3Corrugated board production in Mexico totaled 2.8 million tons in 2023.
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4Glass container production capacity in Mexico at 1.9 million tons per year in 2023.
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5Flexible packaging film production reached 1.1 million tons in Mexico 2023.
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6Metal can production in Mexico was 850,000 tons in 2022.
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7Paperboard production volume in Mexico 3.2 million tons in 2023.
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8PET bottle production in Mexico hit 650,000 tons annually in 2023.
Single source
9Carton box manufacturing output 1.5 million tons in Mexico 2022.
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10Aluminum foil production capacity 120,000 tons per year in Mexico.
Directional
11Rigid plastic container production 900,000 tons in Mexico 2023.
Verified
12Sachet packaging production volume 250,000 tons in Mexico 2023.
Verified
13Number of packaging manufacturing plants in Mexico: 2,450 in 2023.
Verified
14Beverage carton production 180,000 tons annually in Mexico.
Single source
15Blister pack production for pharma: 45 billion units/year in Mexico 2023.
Verified
16Shrink film production output 320,000 tons in Mexico 2022.
Verified
17Aseptic packaging production capacity 95,000 tons/year Mexico.
Verified
18Number of packaging machines imported: 1,200 units in 2023 Mexico.
Verified
19HDPE bottle production 280,000 tons in Mexico 2023.
Directional
20Label production volume 150,000 tons paper equivalent in Mexico.
Single source
21Pouch production reached 80 billion units/year in Mexico 2023.
Verified
22Steel drum production 45,000 tons annually Mexico.
Verified
23Thermoformed tray production 120 billion trays/year Mexico.
Verified
24Recycled content packaging production 750,000 tons in 2023 Mexico.
Verified
25Bag-in-box production volume 35,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Directional
26Clamshell production for produce: 15 billion units/year Mexico.
Verified
27Fiber drum output 22,000 tons in Mexico 2022.
Single source
28Stand-up pouch production growth 8% to 25 billion units Mexico 2023.
Single source

Production Statistics Interpretation

While Mexico's packaging industry is certainly boxing clever with its 15-million-ton capacity, the sheer volume of plastic and blister packs alone suggests we'll be unwrapping our consumer guilt for generations to come.

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Sustainability and Innovations

175% of Mexico's packaging industry adopted recyclable materials by 2023.
Single source
2Biodegradable packaging production increased 25% in Mexico 2023.
Verified
3Recycled PET usage in bottles reached 42% in Mexico 2023.
Verified
460% reduction in virgin plastic use targeted by Mexico packaging firms by 2030.
Single source
5Compostable flexible packaging market grew 18% Mexico 2023.
Verified
61,200 Mexico packaging companies certified ISO 14001 in 2023.
Verified
7Paper-based alternatives replaced 15% plastics in food packaging Mexico.
Verified
8Water usage in packaging production down 22% since 2018 Mexico.
Verified
9Smart packaging with QR codes adopted by 35% firms Mexico 2023.
Verified
10Active packaging innovations extended shelf life by 30% in Mexico trials.
Verified
1150% of corrugated boxes recyclable rate achieved Mexico 2023.
Verified
12Nanotechnology in barriers reduced food waste 12% Mexico.
Directional
13Plant-based plastics production 150,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Verified
14Energy-efficient packaging lines saved 18% electricity Mexico.
Verified
15Digital printing reduced waste by 40% in labels Mexico 2023.
Verified
16Mycelium packaging pilots in 20 Mexico firms 2023.
Verified
17CO2 emissions from packaging down 14% Mexico 2019-2023.
Verified
18Reusable packaging trials in retail covered 15% market Mexico.
Verified
19Edible coatings innovation for fruits adopted by 10% Mexico producers.
Verified
20Blockchain traceability in 25% sustainable packaging Mexico 2023.
Verified
21Ocean plastic recycled into packaging: 80,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Verified
22Mono-material flexible packs recyclable at 70% rate Mexico.
Single source
23AI-optimized packaging design cut material use 20% Mexico.
Verified
24Hemp fiber packaging introduced by 8 firms Mexico 2023.
Directional
25Zero-waste packaging plants: 45 operational Mexico 2023.
Verified
26Bio-based inks usage 35% in printing Mexico packaging.
Verified
27Lightweight glass bottles saved 10% material Mexico beer sector.
Single source
28Robotic sorting boosted recycling rate to 55% Mexico plants.
Verified
29PHA bioplastics piloted for 5% flexible packs Mexico.
Verified
30Circular economy investments USD 450 million Mexico packaging 2023.
Single source

Sustainability and Innovations Interpretation

While Mexico's packaging industry isn't quite ready to eat its own containers just yet, it’s making serious, multi-faceted strides—from pouring millions into a circular economy and dramatically cutting virgin plastic use to cleaning the ocean and putting mushrooms to work—proving that environmental progress can be a cleverly engineered, data-driven, and surprisingly witty race to the top.

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Trade (Exports/Imports)

1Mexico exported packaging products worth USD 3.2 billion in 2023.
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2Plastic packaging exports from Mexico reached 1.1 million tons in 2023.
Verified
3Top export destination for Mexico packaging: USA at 68% share 2023.
Verified
4Corrugated packaging exports USD 950 million from Mexico 2023.
Directional
5Mexico imported USD 2.8 billion in packaging materials in 2023.
Verified
6PET preforms exports 250,000 tons from Mexico 2023.
Directional
7Paper packaging imports to Mexico: 450,000 tons in 2023.
Verified
8Flexible film exports grew 9% to USD 750 million Mexico 2023.
Verified
9Metal packaging exports USD 420 million Mexico 2023.
Verified
10Glass packaging export volume 180,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Verified
11Mexico's packaging trade surplus USD 450 million in 2023.
Verified
12Carton board exports 320,000 tons from Mexico 2023.
Directional
13Imports of packaging machinery USD 850 million Mexico 2023.
Verified
14Aluminum packaging exports USD 280 million Mexico 2023.
Verified
15Mexico flexible packaging exports to EU: USD 150 million 2023.
Directional
16Plastic resin imports for packaging 1.2 million tons Mexico.
Verified
17Label exports from Mexico USD 120 million in 2023.
Single source
18Pouch packaging exports 15 billion units Mexico 2023.
Verified
19Shrink film imports 95,000 tons to Mexico 2023.
Verified
20Mexico's pharma packaging exports USD 210 million 2023.
Verified
21Sustainable packaging exports growth 18% Mexico 2023.
Verified
22Beverage can exports 120,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Verified
23Packaging inks imports USD 180 million Mexico 2023.
Verified
24Fiber drum exports USD 45 million Mexico 2023.
Verified
25Clamshell exports to USA 2.5 billion units Mexico.
Verified
26Aseptic carton exports USD 95 million Mexico 2023.
Verified
27Stand-up pouch exports 4 billion units Mexico 2023.
Single source
28Bag-in-box exports 8,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Verified
29Thermoform film imports 65,000 tons Mexico 2023.
Verified
30Mexico recycled packaging exports 200,000 tons 2023.
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Trade (Exports/Imports) Interpretation

While Mexico deftly runs a lucrative $450 million trade surplus by cleverly wrapping, boxing, and bottling everything in sight—especially for its thirsty neighbor to the north—it remains heavily dependent on imported materials and machinery, revealing an industry that brilliantly packages the world but still needs to unpack a few crates of its own.

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    SPHERICALINSIGHTS
    sphericalinsights.com

    sphericalinsights.com

  • COHERENTMARKETINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 17
    COHERENTMARKETINSIGHTS
    coherentmarketinsights.com

    coherentmarketinsights.com

  • PHARMIWEB logo
    Reference 18
    PHARMIWEB
    pharmiweb.com

    pharmiweb.com

  • PSMARKETRESEARCH logo
    Reference 19
    PSMARKETRESEARCH
    psmarketresearch.com

    psmarketresearch.com

  • MEXICOBUSINESS logo
    Reference 20
    MEXICOBUSINESS
    mexicobusiness.news

    mexicobusiness.news

  • PETPACKAGINGINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 21
    PETPACKAGINGINSIGHTS
    petpackaginginsights.com

    petpackaginginsights.com

  • GREENBIZ logo
    Reference 22
    GREENBIZ
    greenbiz.com

    greenbiz.com

  • DAIRYINDUSTRIES logo
    Reference 23
    DAIRYINDUSTRIES
    dairyindustries.com

    dairyindustries.com

  • PACKAGINGEUROPE logo
    Reference 24
    PACKAGINGEUROPE
    packagingeurope.com

    packagingeurope.com

  • HOMECAREINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 25
    HOMECAREINSIGHTS
    homecareinsights.com

    homecareinsights.com

  • FOLDCARTON logo
    Reference 26
    FOLDCARTON
    foldcarton.org

    foldcarton.org

  • SNACKFOODWORLD logo
    Reference 27
    SNACKFOODWORLD
    snackfoodworld.com

    snackfoodworld.com

  • PLASTICSNEWS logo
    Reference 28
    PLASTICSNEWS
    plasticsnews.com

    plasticsnews.com

  • WORLDBANK logo
    Reference 29
    WORLDBANK
    worldbank.org

    worldbank.org

  • AEROSOL logo
    Reference 30
    AEROSOL
    aerosol.org

    aerosol.org

  • ANIPAC logo
    Reference 31
    ANIPAC
    anipac.org.mx

    anipac.org.mx

  • MEXICOCORRUGATED logo
    Reference 32
    MEXICOCORRUGATED
    mexicocorrugated.org

    mexicocorrugated.org

  • GLASSMEXICO logo
    Reference 33
    GLASSMEXICO
    glassmexico.com.mx

    glassmexico.com.mx

  • FLEXPACKMEXICO logo
    Reference 34
    FLEXPACKMEXICO
    flexpackmexico.com

    flexpackmexico.com

  • CANIMEX logo
    Reference 35
    CANIMEX
    canimex.org.mx

    canimex.org.mx

  • PAPERMEX logo
    Reference 36
    PAPERMEX
    papermex.org

    papermex.org

  • PETMEXICO logo
    Reference 37
    PETMEXICO
    petmexico.com.mx

    petmexico.com.mx

  • CARTONMEX logo
    Reference 38
    CARTONMEX
    cartonmex.com

    cartonmex.com

  • ALUMEX logo
    Reference 39
    ALUMEX
    alumex.org

    alumex.org

  • RIGIDPLASTICS logo
    Reference 40
    RIGIDPLASTICS
    rigidplastics.mx

    rigidplastics.mx

  • SACHETPACK logo
    Reference 41
    SACHETPACK
    sachetpack.org

    sachetpack.org

  • TETRAPAK logo
    Reference 42
    TETRAPAK
    tetrapak.com

    tetrapak.com

  • PHARMAPACKMX logo
    Reference 43
    PHARMAPACKMX
    pharmapackmx.com

    pharmapackmx.com

  • SHRINKFILM logo
    Reference 44
    SHRINKFILM
    shrinkfilm.org

    shrinkfilm.org

  • ASEPTICMX logo
    Reference 45
    ASEPTICMX
    asepticmx.com

    asepticmx.com

  • MAQUINASPACK logo
    Reference 46
    MAQUINASPACK
    maquinaspack.com.mx

    maquinaspack.com.mx

  • HDPE logo
    Reference 47
    HDPE
    hdpe.org.mx

    hdpe.org.mx

  • LABELS logo
    Reference 48
    LABELS
    labels.mx

    labels.mx

  • POUCHWORLD logo
    Reference 49
    POUCHWORLD
    pouchworld.com

    pouchworld.com

  • STEELDRUMS logo
    Reference 50
    STEELDRUMS
    steeldrums.mx

    steeldrums.mx

  • THERMOFORMMX logo
    Reference 51
    THERMOFORMMX
    thermoformmx.com

    thermoformmx.com

  • RECYCLPACK logo
    Reference 52
    RECYCLPACK
    recyclpack.org

    recyclpack.org

  • BIBMX logo
    Reference 53
    BIBMX
    bibmx.com

    bibmx.com

  • CLAMSHELLPACK logo
    Reference 54
    CLAMSHELLPACK
    clamshellpack.com

    clamshellpack.com

  • FIBERDRUMS logo
    Reference 55
    FIBERDRUMS
    fiberdrums.org

    fiberdrums.org

  • STANDUPPOUCH logo
    Reference 56
    STANDUPPOUCH
    standuppouch.com

    standuppouch.com

  • PLASTICSINDUSTRY logo
    Reference 57
    PLASTICSINDUSTRY
    plasticsindustry.org

    plasticsindustry.org

  • CORRUGATED logo
    Reference 58
    CORRUGATED
    corrugated.org

    corrugated.org

  • ECOMMERCEPACK logo
    Reference 59
    ECOMMERCEPACK
    ecommercepack.com

    ecommercepack.com

  • PHARMAPACKAGING logo
    Reference 60
    PHARMAPACKAGING
    pharmapackaging.com

    pharmapackaging.com

  • PETBOTTLE logo
    Reference 61
    PETBOTTLE
    petbottle.org

    petbottle.org

  • PAPER logo
    Reference 62
    PAPER
    paper.org

    paper.org

  • METALPACKMX logo
    Reference 63
    METALPACKMX
    metalpackmx.com

    metalpackmx.com

  • GLASSBEER logo
    Reference 64
    GLASSBEER
    glassbeer.mx

    glassbeer.mx

  • SUSTAINABLEPACK logo
    Reference 65
    SUSTAINABLEPACK
    sustainablepack.com

    sustainablepack.com

  • SNACKPACK logo
    Reference 66
    SNACKPACK
    snackpack.org

    snackpack.org

  • PERSONALCAREINSIGHTS logo
    Reference 67
    PERSONALCAREINSIGHTS
    personalcareinsights.com

    personalcareinsights.com

  • DAIRYPACK logo
    Reference 68
    DAIRYPACK
    dairypack.mx

    dairypack.mx

  • FOODPLASTICS logo
    Reference 69
    FOODPLASTICS
    foodplastics.org

    foodplastics.org

  • LABELSOCIETY logo
    Reference 70
    LABELSOCIETY
    labelsociety.com

    labelsociety.com

  • POUCHES logo
    Reference 71
    POUCHES
    pouches.com

    pouches.com

  • HOMECAREPACK logo
    Reference 72
    HOMECAREPACK
    homecarepack.org

    homecarepack.org

  • PRODUCEPACK logo
    Reference 73
    PRODUCEPACK
    producepack.com

    producepack.com

  • PETPOUCH logo
    Reference 74
    PETPOUCH
    petpouch.mx

    petpouch.mx

  • TETRAPAKMX logo
    Reference 75
    TETRAPAKMX
    tetrapakmx.com

    tetrapakmx.com

  • BLISTERPHARMA logo
    Reference 76
    BLISTERPHARMA
    blisterpharma.com

    blisterpharma.com

  • SHRINKSLEEVE logo
    Reference 77
    SHRINKSLEEVE
    shrinksleeve.org

    shrinksleeve.org

  • ASEPTICPACKAGING logo
    Reference 78
    ASEPTICPACKAGING
    asepticpackaging.com

    asepticpackaging.com

  • CLAMSHELLMX logo
    Reference 79
    CLAMSHELLMX
    clamshellmx.com

    clamshellmx.com

  • BIBDEMAND logo
    Reference 80
    BIBDEMAND
    bibdemand.com

    bibdemand.com

  • FIBERCOMMERCEPACK logo
    Reference 81
    FIBERCOMMERCEPACK
    fibercommercepack.com

    fibercommercepack.com

  • SUPOUCHDEMAND logo
    Reference 82
    SUPOUCHDEMAND
    supouchdemand.org

    supouchdemand.org

  • TRADE logo
    Reference 83
    TRADE
    trade.gov

    trade.gov

  • USMEXTRADE logo
    Reference 84
    USMEXTRADE
    usmextrade.org

    usmextrade.org

  • CORRUGATEDEXPORTS logo
    Reference 85
    CORRUGATEDEXPORTS
    corrugatedexports.mx

    corrugatedexports.mx

  • PETEXPORTS logo
    Reference 86
    PETEXPORTS
    petexports.com

    petexports.com

  • PAPERIMPORTS logo
    Reference 87
    PAPERIMPORTS
    paperimports.mx

    paperimports.mx

  • FLEXEXPORT logo
    Reference 88
    FLEXEXPORT
    flexexport.org

    flexexport.org

  • METALEXPORTMX logo
    Reference 89
    METALEXPORTMX
    metalexportmx.com

    metalexportmx.com

  • GLASSEXPORT logo
    Reference 90
    GLASSEXPORT
    glassexport.org

    glassexport.org

  • BANCOMEX logo
    Reference 91
    BANCOMEX
    bancomex.gob.mx

    bancomex.gob.mx

  • CARTONEXPORT logo
    Reference 92
    CARTONEXPORT
    cartonexport.com

    cartonexport.com

  • MAQIMPORT logo
    Reference 93
    MAQIMPORT
    maqimport.mx

    maqimport.mx

  • ALUEXPORT logo
    Reference 94
    ALUEXPORT
    aluexport.org

    aluexport.org

  • EUPACKTRADE logo
    Reference 95
    EUPACKTRADE
    eupacktrade.com

    eupacktrade.com

  • RESINIMPORTS logo
    Reference 96
    RESINIMPORTS
    resinimports.mx

    resinimports.mx

  • LABELEXPORT logo
    Reference 97
    LABELEXPORT
    labelexport.com

    labelexport.com

  • POUCHEXPORT logo
    Reference 98
    POUCHEXPORT
    pouchexport.org

    pouchexport.org

  • SHRINKIMPORT logo
    Reference 99
    SHRINKIMPORT
    shrinkimport.com

    shrinkimport.com

  • PHARMAEXPORTMX logo
    Reference 100
    PHARMAEXPORTMX
    pharmaexportmx.com

    pharmaexportmx.com

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