The global packaging materials industry is now valued at over $1.3 trillion, driven by rapid growth in e-commerce, food logistics and sustainability regulation. Governments and large consumer brands are accelerating the shift toward recyclable and low-carbon packaging, with the sustainable packaging market forecast to exceed $450 billion before 2030. The key modern drivers behind those growth forecasts are as a result of ESG regulation, plastic reduction and e-commerce logistics.
North America accounts for over 25% of the global packaging market. Both the growing food and beverage sector (valued at $7 trillion globally) and the rapid rise of e-commerce continuing are fuelling the need for advanced packaging solutions. As consumers prioritise the safe transport, storage, and delivery of goods, the packaging industry has never been more critical.
As staffing specialists within this space, we connect talent with leading packaging material businesses. With deep knowledge of the industry's unique challenges and opportunities, our expansive network helps us identify high-calibre candidates equipped to tackle these demands and drive innovation in the sector.