Tube Packaging Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2017-2022

This market research report on tube packaging market offers analysis on market size & forecast, market share, industry trends, growth drivers, and vendor analysis. The market study also includes insights on segmentation by material (aluminum tubes, plastic tubes, laminated tubes, and others), by end-user (beauty and cosmetics, pharma and health, food, oral care, and house care), and by geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, MEA, and APAC).

Tube Packaging Market - Overview

The growing demand for on-the-go food consumption in small portion sizes, expanded basket of personal care products, and pharmaceutical applications is driving the growth of the global tube packaging market. The benefits of using tube include barrier properties, low water absorption, and better strength to the weight ratio. The increasing penetration of e-commerce and online stores is propelling demand for a wide range and assortment of good that are convenient packaging, thereby attributing to the growth of the market. Retailer and FMCG manufacturers are focusing on innovations in distribution channels and packaging to attract more consumers and gain a larger market share. Such innovations will transform the tube market during the forecast period.

The increasing focus on packaging innovations such as high barrier materials, active packaging, intelligent packaging, nanotechnology, and smart printing will augment the development of the market. The introduction of pioneering laminated tube packaging formats is revolutionizing the retailing of various consumer products and driving the growth of the market. The tube packaging market size is expected to reach $11 billion in 2022 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 7% during the forecast period.

Tube Packaging Market Size in Revenue

Market Dynamics

The innovations in packaging formats will help reinvigorate laminated packaging formats and boost the demand in the market. These packaging solutions will offer retailer and FMCG manufacturers different ways to promote a product, increase the ease of operation, and consumer convenience, and product differentiation from other brands. The tube packaging is gaining immense traction in the global market and as packaging solutions across brands over traditional bottles and jars. Factors such as convenience, product integrity, active ingredient protection, superior package decoration, cost efficiency and manufacturing simplicity are contributing to the growth of the market.

Tube Packaging Market Segmentation

This market research report includes a detailed segmentation of the market by materials, by end-user, and by geography.

Tube Packaging Market – By Material

Laminates packaging to occupy the largest market share during the forecast period

The market by materials is classified into aluminum tubes, plastic tubes, laminated tubes, and others. Laminates material segment dominated the global tube packaging market and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of close to 8% during the forecast period. The growing demand for small, flexible package, and conveniently packaged products, and the focus on brand differentiation is attributing to the growth of this market segment. The laminated tube packaging is widely used for cosmetics, daily necessities, and medical products. Laminate tubes also offer improved shelf life and provide extra protection, thereby, promoting the development of the tube packaging market.

Tube Packaging Market – By End-User

Oral care end-user segment to dominate the largest market share during the forecast period

The end-user segment in the tube packaging market is divided into beauty and cosmetics, pharma and health, food, oral care, and house care. Oral care was the largest end-user segment in the market and is expected to generate revenues of more than $5 billion during the forecast period. The rising number of incidences of dental caries, growing awareness about oral hygiene, and technical advancements in oral care products are propelling the demand oral care products thereby, driving the market. The leading vendors in the market are offering tubes with flexible, smooth, and soft exteriors facilitate scalability and enable high filling line speed during the packaging process and meet the growing demand in the end-user segment. Moreover, the introduction of custom designed laminated tubes will propel the demand for oral care packaging solutions.

Tube Packaging Market – By Geography

APAC to control the major market share in the during the forecast period

APAC was the largest geographical segment in the global tube packaging market accounting for over 35% of the total market share. The attractive prices of raw materials such as plastic, metal, and glass in APAC is driving the growth of the market in the APAC region. The growing disposable incomes and growing purchasing power, fledgling retail and e-commerce market, warranting innovative packaging formats, subdued raw material prices, and progressive manufacturing policies are the factors creating new business opportunities for leading players in the APAC during the forecast period.

Key Countries Profiled in the report are

• China
• India
• Japan
• US
• Canada

Key Vendor Analysis

The tube packaging market is driven by the presence of a large number of packaging players from small to medium enterprises. The vendors are focusing on offering flexible packaging formats, innovations in reinvigorating laminates market, and procuring plastic materials with better barrier properties and anti-counterfeiting features to sustain the competition in the market. The stringent regulations and compliance barriers are encouraging vendors to introduce innovative products in the market. Moreover, the companies are introducing compact pack size to meet the dynamic consumer preferences and gain a larger market share in the tube packaging market.

The major vendors in the global market are:

• Essel Propack
• Amcor
• Sonoco
• Huhtamaki OYJ
• Consantia Flexibles

Other prominent vendors include Albea, VisiPak, Montebello, Unette Corp., Worldwide Packaging, CTL Packaging, IntraPac International, M&H Plastics, Unicep, and 3D Technopak.

Key market insights include

1. The analysis of tube packaging market provides market size and growth rate for the forecast period 2017-2022.
2. It offers comprehensive insights on current industry trends, trend forecast, and growth drivers about the market.
3. The report provides the latest analysis of market share, growth drivers, challenges, and investment opportunities.
4. It offers a complete overview of market segments and the regional outlook of the market.
5. The report offers a detailed overview of the vendor landscape, competitive analysis, and key market strategies to gain competitive advantage.