Australia Plastic Packaging Market

Australia Plastic Packaging Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Australia Plastic Packaging Market Size Was Estimated at USD 7911.3 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Gdrow at a CAGR of Around 4.15% from 2025 to 2035
• The Australia Plastic Packaging Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 12373.6 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Decision Advisor & Consulting, the Australia plastic packaging market size is anticipated to reach USD 12373.6 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.15% from 2025 to 2035. The plastic packaging market in Australia is driven by rising demand from food & beverage, healthcare, and personal care sectors, along with innovations in lightweight sustainable plastics and government policies encouraging eco-friendly packaging alternatives across Australia.

Market Overview

The plastic packaging market comprises firms that manufacture diverse plastic items such as containers, films, and bottles for sectors including food and beverage, healthcare, and personal care. Its growth depends on material innovation, sustainability trends, regulatory policies, and consumer packaging preferences. Australia's plastic packaging market is expected to increase steadily due to the demand for lightweight, long-lasting, and reasonably priced packaging solutions from industries like food, beverage, healthcare, personal care, and e-commerce. A shift toward sustainable and recyclable materials has been spurred nationally by the National Plastics Plan and APCO's national packaging targets, while technology advancements like digital printing, recycled food-grade plastics, and monomaterial laminates are significantly expanding the market. Growing export prospects for packaged goods, circular economy packaging, and recycling infrastructure expansion are all opportunities. Government investments in soft-plastic recycling and legislative changes to increase recyclability and improve uniformity in the nation's packaging waste management are examples of recent advances.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Australia plastic packaging market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Australia plastic packaging market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Australia plastic packaging market.

Driving Factors

The plastic packaging market in Australia is driven by strong demand from the food & beverage, healthcare, and personal care sectors for packaging solutions that are lightweight, safe, and cost-effective. The rise of e-commerce and home delivery has created an increased need for durable and flexible packaging formats. Advancements in technology to enable recyclable plastics, mono-material structures, and improved high-barrier films have improved product performance and sustainability. Government measures and initiatives to support and promote circular economy targets and increased recycled content are contributing to the continued growth of innovative plastic packaging in Australia.

Restraining Factors

The plastic packaging market in Australia is mostly constrained by government regulations and legislation to address plastic waste, the cost of compliance with these requirements, and a rising demand for biodegradable alternative packaging. Limited recycling infrastructure and fluctuating and rising costs of raw materials present significant hurdles in building a sustainable market and generating profits.

Market Segmentation

The Australia plastic packaging market share is classified into material type and end user.

• The polyethylene (PE) segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Australia plastic packaging market is segmented by material type into polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS) and expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others. Among these, the polyethylene (PE) segment accounted for the largest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Because of its adaptability, affordability, durability, and suitability for a wide range of applications, including food packaging, shopping bags, bottles, films, and industrial wraps, PE is frequently preferred. Its market leadership and expansion are further supported by the growing production of recyclable PE films and the growing adoption of recycled PE in packaging.

• The food and beverages segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. 

The Australia plastic packaging market is segmented by end user into food and beverages, healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, and others. Among these, the food and beverages segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because plastic packaging is perfect for packaged goods, ready-to-eat meals, snacks, beverages, and home delivery items since it provides robust barrier protection, a longer shelf life, lightweight handling, and economical storage.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Australia plastic packaging market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Amcor Limited
• Pact Group Holdings Ltd
• Orora Packaging Australia Pty Ltd
• Pro?Pac Packaging Ltd
• Synergy Packaging
• SK Packaging
• Plas?Pak (WA) Pty Ltd
• Vivo Packaging Pty Ltd
• Clear?Pak Australia Pty Ltd
• A&M Packaging Pty Ltd
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments:

• In September 2025, the South Australian state prohibited fish-shaped soy sauce bottles, targeting a unique single-use plastic format, as part of its overall strategy to reduce plastic waste.
• In August 2025, SIG Netherlands B.V. collaborated with local Australian winemakers to provide the first fully recyclable ready bag-in-box wine packaging for Australia, containing wine that is produced in Adelaide.
• In February 2025, Coles Group implemented a paper alternative bag for grapes throughout Australia, to eliminate over 68 tonnes of plastic by making the change from a plastic bag.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Australia, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decision Advisor has segmented the Australia plastic packaging market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Australia Plastic Packaging Market, By Material Type

• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• Polystyrene (PS) and Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Others

Australia Plastic Packaging Market, By End User

• Food and Beverages
• Healthcare
• Cosmetics and Personal Care
• Others

FAQ’s

Q: What is the Australia plastic packaging market size?

A: Australia plastic packaging market size is expected to grow from USD 7911.3 million in 2024 to USD 12373.6 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.15% during the forecast period 2025-2035. 

Q: What are the key growth drivers of the market?

A: Market growth is driven by strong demand from the food & beverage, healthcare, and personal care sectors for packaging solutions that are lightweight, safe, and cost-effective. The rise of e-commerce and home delivery has created an increased need for durable and flexible packaging formats. Advancements in technology to enable recyclable plastics, mono-material structures, and improved high-barrier films have improved product performance and sustainability.

Q: What factors restrain the Australia plastic packaging market?

A: Constraints include the government regulations and legislation to address plastic waste, the cost of compliance with these requirements, and a rising demand for biodegradable alternative packaging.

Q: How is the market segmented by end user?

A: The market is segmented into food and beverages, healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, and others.

Q: Who are the key players in the Australia plastic packaging market?

A: Key companies include Amcor Limited, Pact Group Holdings Ltd, Orora Packaging Australia Pty Ltd, Pro?Pac Packaging Ltd, Synergy Packaging, SK Packaging, Plas?Pak (WA) Pty Ltd, Vivo Packaging Pty Ltd, Clear?Pak Australia Pty Ltd, and A&M Packaging Pty Ltd.

Q: Who are the target audiences for this market report?

A: The report targets market players, investors, end-users, government authorities, consulting and research firms, venture capitalists, and value-added resellers (VARs).