E-commerce Packaging Market (EPM) in APAC 2017-2021

Overview of the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC

Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC will grow steadily at a CAGR of around 7% by 2021. The rise in adoption of convenient packaging is one of the primary growth factors for this market. Vendors in the e-commerce packaging market mainly focus on customer convenience. Almost 30% of the prominent packaging companies concentrate on upgrading to new packaging designs and using eco-friendly materials to cater to the changing consumer preferences. Additionally, numerous packaging companies also focus on developing new packaging designs or redesigning existing packaging. Owing to their light-weight and additional safety, corrugated boxes are the most-common type of packaging preferred by e-commerce shipping supplies companies.

The introduction of attractive, branded, and designer boxes are one of the major trends that will contribute to the growth of the e-commerce packaging market in APAC. The growth of the e-commerce industry in APAC, has prioritized packaging as it is the vital part of the entire supply chain and it differentiates products from different e-commerce service providers. Ecommerce packaging material companies also provide custom packaging boxes for specific brands. Uniquely-shaped containers, wood framed packaging, and personalized printed packaging are some of the innovations adopted by e-commerce companies to enhance customer satisfaction. One of the vendors Charpak is already offering a wide range of e-commerce packaging solutions such as wrappable packaging, returnable packaging, and reversible packaging.

Competitive landscape and key vendors  

The EPM in APAC appears to be fragmented due to the presence of several multinational, regional, and local vendors. The smaller and domestic vendors compete with the international players based on cost as they find it difficult to compete with them in terms of distinctive packaging features, quality, and a wide range of product offerings. The performance of vendors in this marketspace is largely affected by the changing customer preferences, growing demographic trends, customer spending patterns, and the increase in living standards of customers.

The leading vendors in the market are:

• Amcor
• International Paper
• Mondi
• Rengo
• WestRock

The other prominent vendors in the market are Charapak, Lil Packaging, Commonwealth Packaging, Total Pack, Mitsubishi Plastics, and DS Smith.

Segmentation by type and analysis of the EPM in APAC

• Corrugated boxes
• Poly bags

During 2016, the corrugated boxes segment accounted for the major shares of the ecommerce packaging solutions market in APAC. The cost-effectiveness, lightweight, and sturdiness of corrugated boxes will drive the growth of this market segment. Moreover, factors such as the ease of recycling and the increased preference for corrugated boxes for packaging during transportation, will also augment the segment’s growth prospects.

Growth drivers, challenges, and upcoming trends: Demand for compostable packaging

The delivery of fragile goods such as electronics and glass items require protective packaging for the safe delivery of products. This demands the need for bubble wrap and Styrofoam that are lightweight and cheap. However, they are made from polystyrene materials that are derived from hydrocarbons and takes longer to decompose. This will induce vendors to make huge investments in R&D towards the development of eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging solutions. Ecovative has already developed a new packaging product called mushroom packaging that uses agricultural wastes, such as husks, corn stalks, and mushroom mycelium and is an alternative to foam packaging.

This report provides a number of factors contributing to the adoption, limitations, and opportunities of the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC. It also offers an analysis of each factor and an estimation of the extent to which the factors are likely to impact the overall market growth.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the e-commerce packaging market (EPM) in APAC?

Technavio also offers customization on reports based on specific client requirement

Technavio’s insightful reports for the packaging industry cover many product markets including logistics and warehouse and storage. Additionally, the market research reports from Technavio render crucial information on multiple parameters including the evolving consumer behavior and the aspects, which will make an impact on the growth of the vendors in the transportation and logistics industry. Technavio’s reports also offer a detailed analysis of the leading vendors and their complete gamut of products and services in the transportation and logistics industry.

To precisely forecast the transportation and logistics industry’s growth prospects, our market research analysts pursue a triangulated approach of primary and secondary research methods and also perform an extensive analysis of the several factors, including developments in technology and the demand-supply shifts for a varied portfolio of products and services across the globe. Further to help clients plan new strategies for growth, our upcoming industry research report on the global e-commerce packaging market in APAC for the forecasted period 2017 to 2021 offers actionable insights built from the data gathered from industry experts such as manufacturers, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders. Technavio also offers customized reports based on client requests to help them substantiate their presence in the transportation and logistics sector.

This upcoming research report on the global e-commerce packaging market in APAC also considers the growth of related market such as plastic food container, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 5% by2021. The upcoming industry research report for the global e-commerce packaging market in APAC also enlists the primary drivers, trends, and the hurdles currently faced by the vendors in the transportation and logistics market space and also offers crucial information into the sectors of tags and labels.