GITNUXREPORT 2026

Vietnam Packaging Industry Statistics

Vietnam's packaging industry is growing rapidly, with expansion in every major segment.

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Researcher specializing in consumer behavior and market trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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Vietnam consumed 2.8 million tons of packaging materials in 2023.

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Per capita packaging consumption in Vietnam was 28 kg in 2023.

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Food and beverage sectors consumed 65% of Vietnam's packaging in 2023.

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E-commerce packaging demand surged 25% YoY in Vietnam 2023.

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Plastic packaging consumption in household sector was 1.1 million tons in 2023.

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Paper packaging demand from retail grew 18% to 900,000 tons in 2023.

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Pharmaceutical packaging consumption reached 120,000 tons in Vietnam 2023.

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Flexible packaging pouches demand hit 500 million units monthly in 2023.

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Sustainable packaging adoption rate in consumer goods reached 35% in 2023.

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Beverage carton consumption was 400 million liters equivalent in 2023.

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Vietnam's packaging waste generation totaled 3.2 million tons in 2023.

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Demand for recyclable packaging grew 22% YoY in FMCG sector 2023.

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Cosmetics packaging consumption in Vietnam was 80,000 tons in 2023.

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Instant noodle packaging demand reached 2.5 billion packs in 2023.

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Vietnam's flexible packaging market was valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.85 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6%.

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The overall Vietnam packaging market size reached USD 5.2 billion in 2022, expected to grow to USD 8.1 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.5%.

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Rigid plastic packaging segment in Vietnam grew by 8.2% YoY in 2023, valued at USD 1.1 billion.

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Vietnam paper and paperboard packaging market hit USD 2.3 billion in 2023, with 9.1% CAGR forecast to 2029.

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Metal packaging in Vietnam valued USD 850 million in 2022, projected CAGR 5.8% through 2030.

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Glass packaging market in Vietnam reached USD 450 million in 2023, growing at 4.2% CAGR.

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Vietnam's sustainable packaging market segment expanded to USD 650 million in 2023, CAGR 12.3% to 2030.

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Corrugated box packaging sub-market in Vietnam was USD 1.4 billion in 2022, 8.7% CAGR ahead.

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Plastic packaging dominated with 42% market share in Vietnam's packaging industry in 2023.

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Vietnam packaging industry overall CAGR stood at 7.8% from 2018-2023.

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Flexible packaging CAGR in Vietnam forecasted at 7.2% for 2024-2029.

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Vietnam's e-commerce packaging demand boosted market growth by 15% in 2023.

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Packaging market per capita spend in Vietnam reached USD 48 in 2023.

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Food packaging segment accounted for 55% of Vietnam's total packaging market in 2023.

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Beverage packaging market in Vietnam valued USD 1.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.9%.

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Pharmaceutical packaging market in Vietnam grew to USD 320 million in 2023, 10.5% CAGR.

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Vietnam's packaging industry attracted USD 1.2 billion FDI from 2018-2023.

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Vietnam's flexible packaging market was valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.85 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6%.

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The overall Vietnam packaging market size reached USD 5.2 billion in 2022, expected to grow to USD 8.1 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.5%.

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Rigid plastic packaging segment in Vietnam grew by 8.2% YoY in 2023, valued at USD 1.1 billion.

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Vietnam paper and paperboard packaging market hit USD 2.3 billion in 2023, with 9.1% CAGR forecast to 2029.

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Metal packaging in Vietnam valued USD 850 million in 2022, projected CAGR 5.8% through 2030.

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Glass packaging market in Vietnam reached USD 450 million in 2023, growing at 4.2% CAGR.

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Vietnam's sustainable packaging market segment expanded to USD 650 million in 2023, CAGR 12.3% to 2030.

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Total packaging production capacity in Vietnam reached 4.5 million tons in 2023.

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Vietnam produced 1.8 million tons of plastic packaging in 2023.

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Paper packaging production in Vietnam hit 2.1 million tons annually in 2023.

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Corrugated board production capacity utilization was 85% in Vietnam's top mills in 2023.

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Vietnam's flexible packaging film production reached 850,000 tons in 2023.

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Metal can production in Vietnam was 1.2 billion units in 2023.

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Glass bottle production for beverages in Vietnam totaled 500 million units in 2023.

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Vietnam's PET preform production capacity stood at 300,000 tons per year in 2023.

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Local content in Vietnam's packaging production reached 72% in 2023.

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Number of packaging factories in Vietnam increased to 5,200 in 2023.

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Vietnam's top 10 packaging producers accounted for 45% of total output in 2023.

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Plastic bag production in Vietnam was 600,000 tons in 2023.

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Carton box production volume grew 12% YoY to 1.5 million tons in 2023.

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Aluminum foil packaging production reached 150,000 tons in Vietnam 2023.

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45% of Vietnam's packaging innovations adopted AI-driven machinery by 2023.

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Biodegradable packaging production increased 40% YoY to 200,000 tons in 2023.

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62% of packaging firms in Vietnam invested in recycling tech in 2023.

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Smart packaging with QR codes used in 25% of FMCG products in 2023.

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Vietnam's packaging industry recycled 28% of plastic waste in 2023.

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Adoption of aseptic packaging tech grew 18% in dairy sector 2023.

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35 new sustainable material patents filed in Vietnam packaging in 2023.

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Nano-coating technology applied to 15% of flexible films in 2023.

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Energy-efficient packaging lines installed in 120 factories in 2023.

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Blockchain tracing in supply chain packaging piloted by 10% firms 2023.

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Vietnam packaging R&D spend increased 25% to USD 150 million in 2023.

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Compostable packaging market share reached 8% in Vietnam 2023.

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Robotic automation in packaging lines at 40% capacity utilization 2023.

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Vietnam exported USD 2.1 billion worth of packaging products in 2023.

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Packaging exports to US grew 28% YoY to USD 650 million in 2023.

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Vietnam imported USD 1.8 billion in packaging machinery in 2023.

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Paper packaging exports from Vietnam reached 450,000 tons in 2023.

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Flexible packaging exports valued USD 850 million, 15% growth in 2023.

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Vietnam's packaging imports from China totaled USD 1.2 billion in 2023.

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Corrugated box exports surged 20% to 300,000 tons in 2023.

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Plastic packaging exports to EU hit USD 420 million in 2023.

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Vietnam ranked 5th in ASEAN for packaging exports in 2023 with USD 2.1B.

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Imports of raw plastic resins for packaging were 1.5 million tons in 2023.

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Packaging trade surplus in Vietnam was USD 300 million in 2023.

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Exports to Japan of metal packaging grew 12% to USD 150 million in 2023.

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Vietnam imported 250,000 tons of waste paper for packaging production in 2023.

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Beneath a flurry of e-commerce parcels and supermarket shelves lies a powerhouse in motion, as Vietnam's packaging industry surges from a USD 5.2 billion market toward USD 8.1 billion by 2028, driven by rapid growth across every material from flexible plastic to sustainable solutions.

Key Takeaways

  • Vietnam's flexible packaging market was valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.85 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6%.
  • The overall Vietnam packaging market size reached USD 5.2 billion in 2022, expected to grow to USD 8.1 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.5%.
  • Rigid plastic packaging segment in Vietnam grew by 8.2% YoY in 2023, valued at USD 1.1 billion.
  • Total packaging production capacity in Vietnam reached 4.5 million tons in 2023.
  • Vietnam produced 1.8 million tons of plastic packaging in 2023.
  • Paper packaging production in Vietnam hit 2.1 million tons annually in 2023.
  • Vietnam consumed 2.8 million tons of packaging materials in 2023.
  • Per capita packaging consumption in Vietnam was 28 kg in 2023.
  • Food and beverage sectors consumed 65% of Vietnam's packaging in 2023.
  • Vietnam exported USD 2.1 billion worth of packaging products in 2023.
  • Packaging exports to US grew 28% YoY to USD 650 million in 2023.
  • Vietnam imported USD 1.8 billion in packaging machinery in 2023.
  • 45% of Vietnam's packaging innovations adopted AI-driven machinery by 2023.
  • Biodegradable packaging production increased 40% YoY to 200,000 tons in 2023.
  • 62% of packaging firms in Vietnam invested in recycling tech in 2023.

Vietnam's packaging industry is growing rapidly, with expansion in every major segment.

Consumption & Demand

  • Vietnam consumed 2.8 million tons of packaging materials in 2023.
  • Per capita packaging consumption in Vietnam was 28 kg in 2023.
  • Food and beverage sectors consumed 65% of Vietnam's packaging in 2023.
  • E-commerce packaging demand surged 25% YoY in Vietnam 2023.
  • Plastic packaging consumption in household sector was 1.1 million tons in 2023.
  • Paper packaging demand from retail grew 18% to 900,000 tons in 2023.
  • Pharmaceutical packaging consumption reached 120,000 tons in Vietnam 2023.
  • Flexible packaging pouches demand hit 500 million units monthly in 2023.
  • Sustainable packaging adoption rate in consumer goods reached 35% in 2023.
  • Beverage carton consumption was 400 million liters equivalent in 2023.
  • Vietnam's packaging waste generation totaled 3.2 million tons in 2023.
  • Demand for recyclable packaging grew 22% YoY in FMCG sector 2023.
  • Cosmetics packaging consumption in Vietnam was 80,000 tons in 2023.
  • Instant noodle packaging demand reached 2.5 billion packs in 2023.

Consumption & Demand Interpretation

While Vietnam's appetite for instant noodles and e-commerce deliveries is literally and figuratively wrapped in a mounting tide of plastic and paper, the fact that a third of consumer goods now flirt with sustainability suggests the nation is at least trying to date the solution, not just marry the problem.

Market Size & Growth

  • Vietnam's flexible packaging market was valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.85 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6%.
  • The overall Vietnam packaging market size reached USD 5.2 billion in 2022, expected to grow to USD 8.1 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.5%.
  • Rigid plastic packaging segment in Vietnam grew by 8.2% YoY in 2023, valued at USD 1.1 billion.
  • Vietnam paper and paperboard packaging market hit USD 2.3 billion in 2023, with 9.1% CAGR forecast to 2029.
  • Metal packaging in Vietnam valued USD 850 million in 2022, projected CAGR 5.8% through 2030.
  • Glass packaging market in Vietnam reached USD 450 million in 2023, growing at 4.2% CAGR.
  • Vietnam's sustainable packaging market segment expanded to USD 650 million in 2023, CAGR 12.3% to 2030.
  • Corrugated box packaging sub-market in Vietnam was USD 1.4 billion in 2022, 8.7% CAGR ahead.
  • Plastic packaging dominated with 42% market share in Vietnam's packaging industry in 2023.
  • Vietnam packaging industry overall CAGR stood at 7.8% from 2018-2023.
  • Flexible packaging CAGR in Vietnam forecasted at 7.2% for 2024-2029.
  • Vietnam's e-commerce packaging demand boosted market growth by 15% in 2023.
  • Packaging market per capita spend in Vietnam reached USD 48 in 2023.
  • Food packaging segment accounted for 55% of Vietnam's total packaging market in 2023.
  • Beverage packaging market in Vietnam valued USD 1.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 6.9%.
  • Pharmaceutical packaging market in Vietnam grew to USD 320 million in 2023, 10.5% CAGR.
  • Vietnam's packaging industry attracted USD 1.2 billion FDI from 2018-2023.
  • Vietnam's flexible packaging market was valued at USD 1.82 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 2.85 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6%.
  • The overall Vietnam packaging market size reached USD 5.2 billion in 2022, expected to grow to USD 8.1 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.5%.
  • Rigid plastic packaging segment in Vietnam grew by 8.2% YoY in 2023, valued at USD 1.1 billion.
  • Vietnam paper and paperboard packaging market hit USD 2.3 billion in 2023, with 9.1% CAGR forecast to 2029.
  • Metal packaging in Vietnam valued USD 850 million in 2022, projected CAGR 5.8% through 2030.
  • Glass packaging market in Vietnam reached USD 450 million in 2023, growing at 4.2% CAGR.
  • Vietnam's sustainable packaging market segment expanded to USD 650 million in 2023, CAGR 12.3% to 2030.

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

While Vietnam's entire packaging industry is flexing some serious growth muscle at 7.8%, it's the sustainable segment, sprinting at a 12.3% clip, that's quietly showing the rest of the pack how to win the race for the future.

Production Statistics

  • Total packaging production capacity in Vietnam reached 4.5 million tons in 2023.
  • Vietnam produced 1.8 million tons of plastic packaging in 2023.
  • Paper packaging production in Vietnam hit 2.1 million tons annually in 2023.
  • Corrugated board production capacity utilization was 85% in Vietnam's top mills in 2023.
  • Vietnam's flexible packaging film production reached 850,000 tons in 2023.
  • Metal can production in Vietnam was 1.2 billion units in 2023.
  • Glass bottle production for beverages in Vietnam totaled 500 million units in 2023.
  • Vietnam's PET preform production capacity stood at 300,000 tons per year in 2023.
  • Local content in Vietnam's packaging production reached 72% in 2023.
  • Number of packaging factories in Vietnam increased to 5,200 in 2023.
  • Vietnam's top 10 packaging producers accounted for 45% of total output in 2023.
  • Plastic bag production in Vietnam was 600,000 tons in 2023.
  • Carton box production volume grew 12% YoY to 1.5 million tons in 2023.
  • Aluminum foil packaging production reached 150,000 tons in Vietnam 2023.

Production Statistics Interpretation

Vietnam's packaging industry, in wrapping up its dominance, has achieved impressive self-sufficiency with over 70% local content, cleverly balancing a significant 45% market share among its top ten producers against a booming ecosystem of 5,200 factories.

Technology & Sustainability

  • 45% of Vietnam's packaging innovations adopted AI-driven machinery by 2023.
  • Biodegradable packaging production increased 40% YoY to 200,000 tons in 2023.
  • 62% of packaging firms in Vietnam invested in recycling tech in 2023.
  • Smart packaging with QR codes used in 25% of FMCG products in 2023.
  • Vietnam's packaging industry recycled 28% of plastic waste in 2023.
  • Adoption of aseptic packaging tech grew 18% in dairy sector 2023.
  • 35 new sustainable material patents filed in Vietnam packaging in 2023.
  • Nano-coating technology applied to 15% of flexible films in 2023.
  • Energy-efficient packaging lines installed in 120 factories in 2023.
  • Blockchain tracing in supply chain packaging piloted by 10% firms 2023.
  • Vietnam packaging R&D spend increased 25% to USD 150 million in 2023.
  • Compostable packaging market share reached 8% in Vietnam 2023.
  • Robotic automation in packaging lines at 40% capacity utilization 2023.

Technology & Sustainability Interpretation

Viet Vietnam's packaging industry is racing to outpace its own waste, blending AI ingenuity, biodegradable grit, and robotic precision into a surprisingly savvy, and increasingly green, industrial revolution.

Trade (Exports/Imports)

  • Vietnam exported USD 2.1 billion worth of packaging products in 2023.
  • Packaging exports to US grew 28% YoY to USD 650 million in 2023.
  • Vietnam imported USD 1.8 billion in packaging machinery in 2023.
  • Paper packaging exports from Vietnam reached 450,000 tons in 2023.
  • Flexible packaging exports valued USD 850 million, 15% growth in 2023.
  • Vietnam's packaging imports from China totaled USD 1.2 billion in 2023.
  • Corrugated box exports surged 20% to 300,000 tons in 2023.
  • Plastic packaging exports to EU hit USD 420 million in 2023.
  • Vietnam ranked 5th in ASEAN for packaging exports in 2023 with USD 2.1B.
  • Imports of raw plastic resins for packaging were 1.5 million tons in 2023.
  • Packaging trade surplus in Vietnam was USD 300 million in 2023.
  • Exports to Japan of metal packaging grew 12% to USD 150 million in 2023.
  • Vietnam imported 250,000 tons of waste paper for packaging production in 2023.

Trade (Exports/Imports) Interpretation

Vietnam's packaging sector is clearly not just wrapping up local goods but is shipping its expertise worldwide, using heaps of imported machinery and raw materials to build a surprisingly sturdy export powerhouse one box, bag, and can at a time.

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