Water Soluble Packaging Market Growth and Forecast by 2027

Historic Data: 2016-2017 | Base Year: 2018 | Forecast Period: 2019-2027

Water Soluble Packaging Market Forecast to 2027 - Covid-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Raw Material (Polymers, Fibers, Surfactants); Product Type (Pouches, Films, Bags, Others); Solubility Type (Hot Water Soluble, Cold Water Soluble); Application (Industrial, Residential)

Report Date : Apr 2020
Report Code : TIPRE00008583

Category : Chemicals and Materials
Status : Published

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No. of Pages : 191

Analysis Strategic Insights Market Drivers Regional Insights Report Scope Recent Developments FAQs

The water soluble packaging market was valued at US$ 2,751.00 million in 2018 and is projected to reach US$ 4,295.6 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2019 to 2027.

Water soluble packaging is a form of packaging made from biodegradable materials that dissolve in water leaving behind a harmless and non-toxic aqueous solution. Better solubility in water with minimum residue and good impact resistance makes them a favorable packaging material in a number of industries.

In 2018, North America dominated the water soluble packaging market and holds the largest share in the global water soluble packaging market. The growing end-use industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemical, food and beverage among others in countries such as the US and Canada is driving the demand for water soluble packaging market. According to the American Chemistry Council data, in the US, 70% of the plastics end up in landfills, which is due to the popular “throw-away” culture present in the region. However, the rise in awareness among the consumers regarding the need for reduction of single-use plastics usage, coupled with government interventions to ban their use, is driving the market for water soluble packaging in the North America.

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Water Soluble Packaging Market: Strategic Insights

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Water Soluble Packaging Market

The COVID-19 outbreak adversely affects economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Chemical and Materials industry are among the significant industries suffering from severe disruptions such as restrictions on the supply chain and shutdown of production plants. The shutdown of different plants and factories in various countries disrupts the global supply chains and negatively impacts the manufacturing water soluble packaging. The water soluble films market in the initial stages was negatively affected due to disruptions in the global supply chain. The water soluble market is highly dependent on the detergent, water treatment chemicals, pharmaceutical, and food & beverage industries. Thus, the shutdown of these industries had a negative effect on the water soluble packaging market.

Market Insights

Rising Demand for Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable packaging is produced from biodegradable raw materials and help in reducing the environmental harm. Growing public awareness about environmental concerns has resulted in higher demand for sustainable packaging and processing operations in the developed and developing countries. Moreover, the growth in various industries and factories has increased the demand for a sustainable packaging solution over the past few years. As the packaging industry has the biggest impact on the environment, the demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions drives the growth of water soluble packaging market. Issues pertaining to environment protection, sustainability, ethics, safety, product cost, and quality are becoming important for consumers when purchasing products.

Raw Material Insights

Based on the raw material, the water soluble packaging market is bifurcated into polymer, fiber, and surfactants. The polymer segment led the global water soluble packaging market. PVOH (Polyvinyl alcohol) is a water soluble thermoplastic which is derived from polyvinyl acetate. The thermoplastic is hydrophilic in nature and is used as a perfect raw material for manufacturing of water soluble films and packaging. In addition, the use of water soluble packaging made of PVOH has gained its popularity in the agriculture sector as it helps in covering the harmful fertilizers which makes it easier for the farmers to handle such toxic chemicals without touching them.

Product Type Insights

Based on product type, the water soluble packaging market is segmented into pouches, films, bags, and others. The water soluble bags segment is the fastest-growing segment in the water soluble market in 2018. Stringent government regulation pertaining to the use of single-use plastic bags has propelled the demand for alternative materials and packaging solutions such as water soluble bags. Water soluble laundry bags are gaining high acceptance among the consumers in the developed and developing countries due to rising awareness about the impact of excessive use of plastic on the environment

A few players operating in the water soluble packaging market are Amtopack, Inc.., Changzhou Kelin PVA Water Soluble Films Co., Ltd, Cortec Corporation, Harke Group, Jiangmen Cinch Packaging Materials Co., Ltd, Kuraray Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mondi Group, SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD, and SmartSolve Industries many others. The key companies implement the mergers and acquisitions, and research and development strategies to expand customer base and gain significant share in the global market, which also allows them to maintain their brand name globally.

Water Soluble Packaging Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Water Soluble Packaging Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Water Soluble Packaging Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Water Soluble Packaging Market Report Scope

Report Attribute	Details
Market size in 2018	US$ 2.75 Billion
Market Size by 2027	US$ 4.3 Billion
Global CAGR (2018 - 2027)	5.1%
Historical Data	2016-2017
Forecast period	2019-2027
Segments Covered	By Raw Material Polymers Fibers Surfactants By Product Type Pouches Films Bags By Solubility Type Hot Water Soluble Cold Water Soluble By Application Industrial Residential
Regions and Countries Covered	North America US Canada Mexico Europe UK Germany France Russia Italy Rest of Europe Asia-Pacific China India Japan Australia Rest of Asia-Pacific South and Central America Brazil Argentina Rest of South and Central America Middle East and Africa South Africa Saudi Arabia UAE Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles	Amtopack, Inc. Changzhou Kelin PVA Water Soluble Films Co., Ltd Cortec Corporation Harke Group Jiangmen Cinch Packaging Materials Co., Ltd Kuraray Co., Ltd Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation Mondi Group Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd

Water Soluble Packaging Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Water Soluble Packaging Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

Major Companies operating in the Water Soluble Packaging Market are:

Amtopack, Inc.
Changzhou Kelin PVA Water Soluble Films Co., Ltd
Cortec Corporation
Harke Group
Jiangmen Cinch Packaging Materials Co., Ltd

Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.

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Report Spotlights

Progressive industry trends in the global water soluble packaging market to help players develop effective long-term strategies
Business growth strategies adopted by developed and developing markets
Quantitative analysis of the global water soluble packaging market from 2017 to 2027
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PEST analysis to illustrate the efficacy of buyers and suppliers operating in the industry
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Market trends and outlook as well as factors driving and restraining the growth of the global water soluble packaging market
Decision-making process by understanding strategies that underpin commercial interest with regard to the market growth.

Global water soluble packaging market size at various nodes of market
Detailed overview and segmentation of the global water soluble packaging market, as well as its industry dynamics
Global water soluble packaging market size in various regions with promising growth opportunities

Water Soluble Packaging Market- by Raw Material

Polymer
Fiber
Surfactants

Water Soluble Packaging Market- by Product Type

Pouches
Films
Bags
Others

Water Soluble Packaging Market- by Solubility Type

Hot Water Soluble
Cold Water Soluble

Water Soluble Packaging Market- by Application

Industrial
Residential

Company Profiles

Amtopack, Inc.
Changzhou Kelin PVA Water Soluble Films Co., Ltd
Cortec Corporation
Harke Group
Jiangmen Cinch Packaging Materials Co., Ltd
Kuraray Co., Ltd
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
Mondi Group
SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD
SmartSolve Industries

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on product type, which segment is leading the global water-soluble market during the forecast period?

Among all four segments of product type, pouches segment has led the market in 2018 and is expected to be the dominant segment in the near future.Water soluble pouches provide a convenient, safe, and economical delivery system for a wide range of products such as detergents and cleaners, degreasers, concrete additives, pigments, water-treatment products, biocides, agricultural products, bathing products, cosmetic industry (disposable cases), and laundry bags for hospitals. Water soluble pouches are used in the medical field for easy introduction of solidifying agents (super absorbent polymers) into containers filled with bio-hazardous fluids such as blood and urine.Water-soluble single-use pouches are useful in medical or industrial applications where human contact with a specific substance is unnecessary or harmful. Due to the wider application of water-soluble pouches in various applications, there is an increasing demand for this product in the global water-soluble packaging market.

Can you list some of the major players operating in the global water soluble packaging market?

The major players operating in the global water soluble packaging market are Amtopack, Inc.., Changzhou Kelin PVA Water Soluble Films Co., Ltd, Cortec Corporation, Harke Group, Jiangmen Cinch Packaging Materials Co., Ltd, Kuraray Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mondi Group, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd, and SmartSolve Industries, and among many others.

In 2018, which region held the largest share of the global water soluble packagingmarket?

In 2018, the water soluble packaging market was predominant by North America at the global level. Several domestic and international companies have a strong foothold in the North American region. In the North America region, the United States is a major market for water soluble packaging followed by Canada and Mexico.Growth in the packaging industry, consumer demand for advanced packaging, and growth in the processed food and consumer goods packaging are some of the factors driving the market for water-soluble packaging in North America. For instance, products such as agricultural chemical, laundry detergents, auto dish detergents, window washing concentrate, pigments and dyes, bacteria and enzyme treatments, industrial batch chemicals, disinfectants, toilet blocks, and water treatment chemicals can be packaged with water-soluble packaging.

Research Manager

Habi Ummer

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Market Research & Consulting

Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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