The high density polyethylene (HDPE) bottle market size is anticipated to exceed USD 53.0 billion in 2023 and is likely to attain a valuation of USD 74.7 billion by 2033. The HDPE Bottle Market share is expected to rise at a CAGR of 3.50% from 2023 to 2033.
Edible packaging satisfies a market niche even though it is not a direct replacement for conventional HDPE bottles. Edible packaging options such as edible films or starch-based polymers have been developed due to innovations in food-grade materials. These materials and HDPE bottles offer distinctive customer experiences while minimizing waste.
Edible packaging is aligned with sustainability objectives since it reduces waste and offers a green option to conventional materials. Eating or disposing of the packaging more responsibly can also improve the consumer’s engagement with the product.
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Some HDPE producers are including biodegradable ingredients in their bottles in response to environmental concerns. While HDPE is not biodegradable, some additions improve HDPE breakdown in particular situations, such as composting or exposure to certain bacteria. This trend is an essential step in addressing the problem of plastic waste in the environment.
Biodegradable additives in HDPE bottles help to create a more environmentally friendly disposal alternative and correspond with manufacturers’ sustainability goals.
Key Takeaways from the HDPE Bottle Market Report
- In 2018, the global market size stood at USD 92,807.09 million.
- The market grew at a 3.0% CAGR from 2018 to 2022.
- In 2022, the global market size stood at USD 104,455.2 million.
- In 2023, the 100 ml to 500 ml bottle capacity segment holds 30.2% of the HDPE Bottle Market share.
- In 2023, the chemical industry holds nearly 28.9% of the HDPE Bottle Market share.
- In 2023, China holds 23.8% of the global HDPE Bottle Market share.
- In 2023, France holds 3.3% of the global HDPE Bottle Market share.
- In 2023, Germany gained 5.8% of the global HDPE Bottle Market share.
- In 2023, India holds 6.0% of the global HDPE Bottle Market share.
Recent Innovations
- In December 2022, Austria-based packaging manufacturer Alpla Group announced the development of a “carbon-optimized prototype solution” for beauty product brand owners. This development is for the shape of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) container manufactured completely of recycled-content HDPE (rHDPE). According to the firm, their Canupak beauty care (shampoo and liquid soap) packaging exemplifies Alpla’s worldwide sustainability approach by allowing clients to lower their emissions volumes or carbon footprint significantly.
- In February 2022, Colgate released their unique recyclable tube in the United States. The corporation used a powerful slogan on the box to spread the word. Colgate-Palmolive’s tube, the first to be recognized as recyclable by external recycling bodies, is made of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), the No. 2 plastic used for milk and detergent bottles.
The Major Key Payers Are:
- Gerreshemier AG
- Berry Global Group Inc.
- Silgan Plastics Closure Solutions
- Berk Company LLC
- Amcor Ltd.
- CL Smith
- RPC Group Plc
- Graham Packaging
- Nampac Limited
- ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner GmbH & Co. KG
Key Segmentations:
By Cap Type:
- Screw Closure
- Snap Closures
- Push-pull Closures
- Disc Top Closures
- Spray Closures
- Dispensers
- Dropper
By Bottle Capacity:
- Less Than 30 ml
- 31 ml to 100 ml
- 101 ml to 500 ml
- 500 ml to 1Lt
- Above 1Lt
By Visibility:
- Translucent
- Opaque
By Neck Type:
- Narrow Mouth Bottles
- Wide Mouth Bottles
By End-user:
- Food & Beverages
- Dairy Products
- Juices
- Others
- Chemical
- Agro Chemicals
- Industrial Chemicals
- Lubricants & Petrochemicals
- Specialty Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Homecare & Toiletries
By Barrier Type:
- Low-barrier Bottles
- High-barrier Bottles
- Fluorinated Bottles
- Polyamide (PA) Layer Bottles
- Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Layer Bottles