The global market for Foam Protective Packaging was valued at US$ 5491 million in the year 2024 and is projected to reach a revised size of US$ 6916 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% during the forecast period.
Foam protective packaging refers to highly effective materials used to safeguard products during transportation and storage. This packaging type is designed to cushion, protect, and prevent damage to goods, and is commonly used across various industries. The primary types of foam protective packaging include Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Polyurethane Foam, Expanded Polyethylene (EPE), and Expanded Polypropylene (EPP). Each type offers distinct benefits in terms of cushioning, durability, and environmental impact.
From 2019 to 2023, the global consumption of foam protective packaging grew from 1,241 kilotons to 1,402 kilotons, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 3.09%. In 2023, China emerged as the leading market for foam protective packaging, accounting for approximately 29.61% of the global sales volume. This significant share highlights China's dominant role in both production and consumption of these materials.
The downstream market for foam protective packaging is diverse, with increasing applications in sectors such as White Goods and Electronics, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, Automotive and Auto Components, Daily Consumer Goods, and Food. Among these, the White Goods and Electronics sector is a major driver of market demand, representing nearly 26.09% of total downstream consumption in terms of sales revenue. In terms of product types, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) held about 27.82% of the market share in 2023, with US manufacturers leading the international market in this segment. As industries continue to seek efficient and reliable packaging solutions, the foam protective packaging market is expected to grow, driven by advancements in material technology and increasing demand across various sectors.
Looking ahead, the foam protective packaging market is anticipated to experience continued growth driven by several key factors. Advancements in foam technology, such as improved environmental performance and enhanced protective qualities, are likely to spur innovation and meet evolving industry needs. The rising emphasis on sustainability is pushing the development of eco-friendly foam materials and recycling solutions, aligning with global environmental goals. Additionally, the expansion of e-commerce and increasing global trade will drive demand for effective protective packaging solutions to ensure product safety during transit. Emerging markets are also expected to contribute significantly to market growth as industrialization and consumer goods demand rise. As manufacturers focus on developing advanced materials and exploring new applications, the foam protective packaging industry is poised for dynamic growth, with ongoing R&D efforts playing a crucial role in shaping its future trajectory.
Report Scope
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Foam Protective Packaging, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Foam Protective Packaging.
The Foam Protective Packaging market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K MT) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. This report segments the global Foam Protective Packaging market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Type, by Application, and by players, are also provided.
For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.
The report will help the Foam Protective Packaging manufacturers, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues, sales volume, and average price for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by Type, by Application, and by regions.
By Company
Sonoco Products Company
Sealed Air Corporation
Pregis Corporation
Atlas Molded Products
Rogers Foam Corporation
Altor Solutions
Schaumaplast
Carpenter
Nefab Group
Woodbridge
Innovo Packaging (Shanghai)
Guangdong Speed New Material Technology
Teamway
Haijing
Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products
Segment by Type
Expanded Polystyrene
Polyurethane Foam
Expanded Polyethylene
Expanded Polypropylene
Others
Segment by Application
White Goods and Electronics
Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
Automotive and Auto Components
Daily Consumer Goods
Food
Others
Consumption by Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
China Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
U.A.E
Core Chapters
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Foam Protective Packaging manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Sales, revenue of Foam Protective Packaging in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 7: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 8: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 9: The main points and conclusions of the report. 
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1 Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Overview
1.1 Product Definition
1.2 Foam Protective Packaging by Type
1.2.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Value Comparison by Type (2024 VS 2031)
1.2.2 Expanded Polystyrene
1.2.3 Polyurethane Foam
1.2.4 Expanded Polyethylene
1.2.5 Expanded Polypropylene
1.2.6 Others
1.3 Foam Protective Packaging by Application
1.3.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Value by Application (2024 VS 2031)
1.3.2 White Goods and Electronics
1.3.3 Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
1.3.4 Automotive and Auto Components
1.3.5 Daily Consumer Goods
1.3.6 Food
1.3.7 Others
1.4 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size Estimates and Forecasts
1.4.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue 2020-2031
1.4.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales 2020-2031
1.4.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Average Price (2020-2031)
1.5 Assumptions and Limitations
2 Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Competition by Manufacturers
2.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
2.4 Global Key Players of Foam Protective Packaging, Industry Ranking, 2022 VS 2023 VS 2024
2.5 Global Key Manufacturers of Foam Protective Packaging, Manufacturing Sites & Headquarters
2.6 Global Key Manufacturers of Foam Protective Packaging, Product Type & Application
2.7 Global Key Manufacturers of Foam Protective Packaging, Date of Enter into This Industry
2.8 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Competitive Situation and Trends
2.8.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Concentration Rate
2.8.2 The Global 5 and 10 Largest Foam Protective Packaging Players Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Revenue
2.8.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
2.9 Manufacturers Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Scenario by Region
3.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size by Region: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
3.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Region: 2020-2031
3.2.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Region: 2020-2025
3.2.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Region: 2026-2031
3.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Region: 2020-2031
3.3.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Region: 2020-2025
3.3.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Region: 2026-2031
3.4 North America Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Facts & Figures by Country
3.4.1 North America Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.4.2 North America Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.4.3 North America Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.4.4 U.S.
3.4.5 Canada
3.5 Europe Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Facts & Figures by Country
3.5.1 Europe Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.5.2 Europe Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.5.3 Europe Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.5.4 Germany
3.5.5 France
3.5.6 U.K.
3.5.7 Italy
3.5.8 Russia
3.6 Asia Pacific Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Facts & Figures by Region
3.6.1 Asia Pacific Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.6.2 Asia Pacific Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Region (2020-2031)
3.6.3 Asia Pacific Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Region (2020-2031)
3.6.4 China
3.6.5 Japan
3.6.6 South Korea
3.6.7 India
3.6.8 Australia
3.6.9 China Taiwan
3.6.10 Indonesia
3.6.11 Thailand
3.6.12 Malaysia
3.6.13 Philippines
3.7 Latin America Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Facts & Figures by Country
3.7.1 Latin America Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.7.2 Latin America Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.7.3 Latin America Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.7.4 Mexico
3.7.5 Brazil
3.7.6 Argentina
3.8 Middle East and Africa Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Facts & Figures by Country
3.8.1 Middle East and Africa Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size by Country: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
3.8.2 Middle East and Africa Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Country (2020-2031)
3.8.3 Middle East and Africa Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Country (2020-2031)
3.8.4 Turkey
3.8.5 Saudi Arabia
3.8.6 U.A.E
4 Segment by Type
4.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Type (2020-2031)
4.1.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Type (2020-2025)
4.1.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Type (2026-2031)
4.1.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Type (2020-2031)
4.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Type (2020-2031)
4.2.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Type (2020-2025)
4.2.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Type (2026-2031)
4.2.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Type (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Price by Type (2020-2031)
5 Segment by Application
5.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Application (2020-2031)
5.1.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Application (2020-2025)
5.1.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales by Application (2026-2031)
5.1.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Sales Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Application (2020-2031)
5.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Application (2020-2031)
5.2.1 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Application (2020-2025)
5.2.2 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue by Application (2026-2031)
5.2.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Revenue Âé¶¹Ô´´ Share by Application (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Foam Protective Packaging Price by Application (2020-2031)
6 Key Companies Profiled
6.1 Sonoco Products Company
6.1.1 Sonoco Products Company Company Information
6.1.2 Sonoco Products Company Description and Business Overview
6.1.3 Sonoco Products Company Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.1.4 Sonoco Products Company Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.1.5 Sonoco Products Company Recent Developments/Updates
6.2 Sealed Air Corporation
6.2.1 Sealed Air Corporation Company Information
6.2.2 Sealed Air Corporation Description and Business Overview
6.2.3 Sealed Air Corporation Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.2.4 Sealed Air Corporation Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.2.5 Sealed Air Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
6.3 Pregis Corporation
6.3.1 Pregis Corporation Company Information
6.3.2 Pregis Corporation Description and Business Overview
6.3.3 Pregis Corporation Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.3.4 Pregis Corporation Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.3.5 Pregis Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
6.4 Atlas Molded Products
6.4.1 Atlas Molded Products Company Information
6.4.2 Atlas Molded Products Description and Business Overview
6.4.3 Atlas Molded Products Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.4.4 Atlas Molded Products Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.4.5 Atlas Molded Products Recent Developments/Updates
6.5 Rogers Foam Corporation
6.5.1 Rogers Foam Corporation Company Information
6.5.2 Rogers Foam Corporation Description and Business Overview
6.5.3 Rogers Foam Corporation Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.5.4 Rogers Foam Corporation Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.5.5 Rogers Foam Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
6.6 Altor Solutions
6.6.1 Altor Solutions Company Information
6.6.2 Altor Solutions Description and Business Overview
6.6.3 Altor Solutions Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.6.4 Altor Solutions Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.6.5 Altor Solutions Recent Developments/Updates
6.7 Schaumaplast
6.7.1 Schaumaplast Company Information
6.7.2 Schaumaplast Description and Business Overview
6.7.3 Schaumaplast Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.7.4 Schaumaplast Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.7.5 Schaumaplast Recent Developments/Updates
6.8 Carpenter
6.8.1 Carpenter Company Information
6.8.2 Carpenter Description and Business Overview
6.8.3 Carpenter Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.8.4 Carpenter Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.8.5 Carpenter Recent Developments/Updates
6.9 Nefab Group
6.9.1 Nefab Group Company Information
6.9.2 Nefab Group Description and Business Overview
6.9.3 Nefab Group Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.9.4 Nefab Group Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.9.5 Nefab Group Recent Developments/Updates
6.10 Woodbridge
6.10.1 Woodbridge Company Information
6.10.2 Woodbridge Description and Business Overview
6.10.3 Woodbridge Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.10.4 Woodbridge Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.10.5 Woodbridge Recent Developments/Updates
6.11 Innovo Packaging (Shanghai)
6.11.1 Innovo Packaging (Shanghai) Company Information
6.11.2 Innovo Packaging (Shanghai) Description and Business Overview
6.11.3 Innovo Packaging (Shanghai) Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.11.4 Innovo Packaging (Shanghai) Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.11.5 Innovo Packaging (Shanghai) Recent Developments/Updates
6.12 Guangdong Speed New Material Technology
6.12.1 Guangdong Speed New Material Technology Company Information
6.12.2 Guangdong Speed New Material Technology Description and Business Overview
6.12.3 Guangdong Speed New Material Technology Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.12.4 Guangdong Speed New Material Technology Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.12.5 Guangdong Speed New Material Technology Recent Developments/Updates
6.13 Teamway
6.13.1 Teamway Company Information
6.13.2 Teamway Description and Business Overview
6.13.3 Teamway Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.13.4 Teamway Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.13.5 Teamway Recent Developments/Updates
6.14 Haijing
6.14.1 Haijing Company Information
6.14.2 Haijing Description and Business Overview
6.14.3 Haijing Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.14.4 Haijing Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.14.5 Haijing Recent Developments/Updates
6.15 Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products
6.15.1 Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products Company Information
6.15.2 Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products Description and Business Overview
6.15.3 Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products Foam Protective Packaging Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
6.15.4 Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products Foam Protective Packaging Product Portfolio
6.15.5 Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products Recent Developments/Updates
7 Industry Chain and Sales Channels Analysis
7.1 Foam Protective Packaging Industry Chain Analysis
7.2 Foam Protective Packaging Raw Material Supply Analysis
7.2.1 Key Raw Materials
7.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
7.3 Foam Protective Packaging Production Mode & Process Analysis
7.4 Foam Protective Packaging Sales and Âé¶¹Ô´´ing
7.4.1 Foam Protective Packaging Sales Channels
7.4.2 Foam Protective Packaging Distributors
7.5 Foam Protective Packaging Customer Analysis
8 Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Dynamics
8.1 Foam Protective Packaging Industry Trends
8.2 Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Drivers
8.3 Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Challenges
8.4 Foam Protective Packaging Âé¶¹Ô´´ Restraints
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Methodology and Data Source
10.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.1 Research Programs/Design
10.1.2 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Size Estimation
10.1.3 Âé¶¹Ô´´ Breakdown and Data Triangulation
10.2 Data Source
10.2.1 Secondary Sources
10.2.2 Primary Sources
10.3 Author List
10.4 Disclaimer
Sonoco Products Company
Sealed Air Corporation
Pregis Corporation
Atlas Molded Products
Rogers Foam Corporation
Altor Solutions
Schaumaplast
Carpenter
Nefab Group
Woodbridge
Innovo Packaging (Shanghai)
Guangdong Speed New Material Technology
Teamway
Haijing
Qingdao Jinbaolong Foam Products
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