Global Plastic Tubes Market is segmented By Material (Propylene, LDPE, HDPE, Polypropylene, Polyamide, Ethyl Vinyl Alcohol Polymer, Polyester, and Others), By Application (Hair Care, Skin Care, Oral Care, Sealants and Adhesives, Lubricants, Pharmaceuticals, Food, Others), By Type (Collapsible tubes, Dual-ended tubes, Squeeze tubes, Twist tubes, Rigid tubes, Others), By Layer (Mono Layer, Double Layer, Multi-Layer), By Capacity (Up to 50 ml, 50 to 100 ml, 100 to 150 ml, 150 to 200 ml, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023-2030
Plastic Tubes Market Overview
Global Plastic Tubes Market report analyzes the global market size, shares, recent trends, competitive intelligence, and future market outlook. Plastic tubes are widely used for packaging various products, such as cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and food, among others. The market is driven by increasing demand for lightweight and cost-effective packaging solutions. Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market owing to the presence of a large number of manufacturers in the region. Key players in the Plastic Tubes Market include Berry Global Inc., CCL Industries Inc., Amcor plc, Huhtamaki Oyj, and other prominent players operating in the market.
Plastic tubes are a crucial component for delivering and packaging various types of pharmaceutical, personal care, and food products. The expanding product portfolio, mainly in the cosmetics industry needs numerous investments for the plastics packaging market.
Toothpaste alone accounts for almost 20 billion tubes annually around the world. The tubes are considered one of the most effective solutions for delivering plastic products. The tubes are available in single-layer, double-layer, and multi-layer for enhanced protection. The plastic tube market is available in various materials including HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, polypropylene, ethyl vinyl alcohol polymer, polyamide, polyester, and others.
Plastic Tubes Market Scope and Summary
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Metrics |
Details |
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Market CAGR |
6.1% |
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Segments Covered |
By Material, By Application, By Type, By Layer, By Capacity, and By Region |
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Report Insights Covered |
Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
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Fastest Growing Region |
Asia Pacific |
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Largest Market Share |
North America |
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Plastic Tubes Market Dynamics and Trends
The global plastic tube market growth is driven by the demand for eco-friendly plastic packaging solutions, expanding the portfolio of cosmetics products globally, and increasing e-commerce sales.
Demand for eco-friendly plastic packaging solutions
The plastic tube market is expected to drive with demand for eco-friendly plastic packaging solutions. The beauty industry creates almost 120 billion units of packaging every year. Packaging is the leading contributor to plastic production in the world. According to Euromonitor International, in 2018, the U.S. used almost 7.9 billion plastic units for beauty and personal care products. Brands are under growing pressure from authorities and consumers to improve the environmental profile of the packaging. As a result, various companies have begun to restructure their packaging business with the 3 R'S pillars– Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
The companies are now focusing on manufacturing eco-friendly plastic tubes and replacing them with their existing packaging tubes. For instance, in 2021- Lauren Tubes introduced a mono-material tube made of recyclable Polyethylene (PE). The tubes are available in numerous lengths and diameters and with screw and flip-top caps made of HDPE and the entire tube can be recycled as a single unit.
Presence of alternatives in the market
The presence of alternatives is responsible for restraining the plastic tube market. With increasing demand and interest in packaging, there are various options available in the market that could hamper the demand for plastic tubes. Some of the most common tubes are aluminum and laminated tubes.
Laminated tubes are a hybrid of plastic tubes and aluminum tubes. They efficiently protect contents due to their many overlaid layers, including the barrier layer. Various leading companies have shifted from aluminum or plastic to laminated plastic tubes because of their combined features, such as excellent printability and extra safety. These scenarios are expected to hamper the market demand in the forecast period.
COVID-19 Impact on Plastic Tubes Market Growth
Due to the pandemic, stakeholders across the plastic tube industry have seen a notable impact as all the production work, factories, and other activities were closed. As a result, production was hindered by halts and supply chain disruptions globally. Furthermore, after the pandemic, the governments still impose various restrictions, such as working with half the workforce and fewer operating hours hindering the production cycle of the market. With the outbreak of COVID-19, several beauty-product outlets were shut down and new openings are likely to be delayed for at least a year. Consumers are spending less than usual, which will negatively impact the plastic packaging industry. For instance, the global beauty industry revenues had fall 20 to 30% in 2020.
At the same time, laminated tubes have not been affected in various regions by the covid-19 outbreak. According to the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA), the tube industry was extremely robust in 2020 despite all the challenges in global markets during the Covid-19 pandemic. During the crisis of 2020, almost 11.5 billion tubes were made of plastic, laminated, and aluminum material due to keen demand.
Plastic Tubes Market Segment and Shares Analysis
By material, the plastic tube market is broadly classified into LDPE, HDPE, Polyamide, Polyester, and others.
The HDPE plastic tubes are expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030)
The HDPE tubes are expected to hold the largest market for plastic tubes market and are expected to continue their dominance in the forecast period. HDPE is a Type 2 plastic used in making tubes for health care, oral care, shampoos & conditioners, and other products. Traditionally, the majority of toothpaste tubes are made from a combination of aluminum and plastic, which gives flexibility in packaging but also makes it difficult for recycling. Instead of aluminum, now High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is used to manufacture tubes, which is one of the most widely recyclable plastics globally.
The companies are launching HDPE tubes with the thinnest plastic material available for the toothpaste market to reduce the amount of plastic needed for each tube. In 2021- Unilever's oral care brands, including Pepsodent, Signal, and Closeup, have announced plans to convert their global toothpaste portfolio to recyclable HDPE tubes with 220 microns thickness by 2025.
Moreover, in 2020, Henkel announced it gradually convert its oral care tube portfolio to Greenleaf recyclable HDPE tubes. The German giant aims to achieve 100% packaging recyclability by 2025. The company is now shifting more than 700 tons of packaging material every year to be recovered by existing waste recycling streams.
Plastic Tubes Market Geographical Shares
Europe region holds the largest market for global plastic tubes globally
Europe region holds the largest market share for the plastic tubes market globally and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period. From a continental perspective, European countries accounted for the largest amount of exported beauty & skincare goods during 2019, with shipments valued at US$28.4 billion or approaching almost 45.6% of the global total. Germany was the leading consumer of cosmetics in the European plastics market in 2019.
The advancing use of recyclable plastics for packaging in the region is boosting the demand for plastic tubes in the region. The plastic tube market has seen demand from the pharmaceuticals, cleansing, food, and cosmetics industries. Leading companies like Procter & Gamble have switched to recyclable HDPE tubes for their Oral-B, Crest, and Blend-a-med toothpaste brands in 2021. The full conversion of the full portfolio in the U.S. and Europe is expected by 2025.
The companies are now focusing on offering their products in eco-friendly plastic tube packaging with rising concerns about using non-degradable plastics in the region. For instance, in 2021- Hoffmann Neopac introduced a lighter plastic tube solution consisting of up to 30% fewer virgin materials. The lightweight tube is available in various diameters ranging from 30-50mm with 4 substrate varieties: Polyethylene and Recycled tubes, with or without EVOH barrier.
In addition, Asian and North American countries have also encountered significant progress in the plastic tube market with huge consumption of cosmetics products. For example, in 2020- Sana Packaging introduced its 100% reclaimed ocean plastic pre-roll tube. The new 100% reclaimed packaging is fully recyclable and child-resistant certified and produced in the US.
Plastic Tubes Companies and Competitive Landscape
The plastic tube market is highly competitive with the local player’s presence, followed by the global companies, contributing to a significant share in the market growth. In addition, some of the key players contributing to the growth of the market are Albéa Beauty Holdings S.A, Sana Packaging, Ideapak, Hoffmann Neopac, Lauren Tubes, Lageen Tubes, APG Packaging Group, CCL Industries Inc., Montebello Packaging, Linhardt GmbH & Co. KG., Essel Propack Limited, Berry Global Group, Inc. and others. Furthermore, the major players are adopting various new strategies to dominate the market, such as launching new products, expansions, acquisitions, and collaborations, contributing to the global growth of the plastic tube market.
Albéa Beauty Holdings S.A
Overview: Albéa Beauty Holdings S.A. is one of the leading companies in packaging and beauty solutions for everyday applications such as tubes, lipstick, mascara, applicators, amenity kits, and much more.
Product Portfolio: The Company offers a wide range of packaging solutions for tubes, mascara, eyeliner, lipgloss, brows & nails, lipsticks & sticks, compacts & palettes, turnkey plastic solutions, skincare caps, jars & bottles, gifts, kits & pouches, and plastic accessories.
Key Development: In 2020, Albéa formed a partnership with Procter & Gamble to launch various types of recyclable toothpaste tubes using its Greenleaf Generation 2 tube technology. The Greenleaf Generation 2 tubes are recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers in North America, and by SUEZ.circpack and RecyClass in Europe
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