Australia Plastic Packaging Market

Australia Plastic Packaging Market Overview:

The Australia plastic packaging market size reached USD 7,794.00 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 10,567.13 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.44% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by strong demand from sectors like food and beverage, healthcare, and personal care, and innovations in lightweight, durable, and sustainable plastic materials. Government efforts to reduce plastic waste by implementing strict policies are also influencing packaging choices, thus shaping the Australia plastic packaging market share.

Australia Plastic Packaging Market Trends:

Innovation in Bioplastics and Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Growing environmental concerns and consumer preferences are pushing innovation in biodegradable, recyclable, and reusable plastic packaging materials. Australian manufacturers are investing in R&D to develop advanced solutions like compostable films, plant-based plastics, and circular packaging systems. The aim is to reduce environmental impact without compromising the functionality, safety, and visual appeal of packaging. These sustainable innovations are increasingly being adopted by businesses looking to align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and maintain compliance with tightening government regulations. As a result, sustainability-driven innovations are not only reshaping the packaging supply chain but also opening new market opportunities and fostering consumer trust in brands. For instance, in February 2025, Amcor and Tip Top Bakeries, an Australian bread company, partnered to introduce bread bags that use a verified mass balance method and contain 30% recycled plastic. Several popular items, such as Tip Top The One Gluten Free, Tip Top The One, and Tip Top 9 Grain, use the redesigned packaging, which began to show up in stores in September 2024. These revised bags are available to consumers in Australia's largest supermarkets.

Stringent Government Regulations and Waste Reduction Targets

The Australia plastic packaging market growth is also driven by the Australian federal and state governments implementing strict policies to reduce plastic waste and encourage recycling. Initiatives like the 2025 National Packaging Targets intends to ensure that all packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable. Extended producer responsibility schemes are also being enforced, requiring companies to manage the environmental impact of their packaging materials. These regulations are pressuring businesses to invest in sustainable alternatives and improve packaging recyclability. As companies adapt to avoid penalties and maintain compliance, demand is rising for innovative, regulation-compliant plastic packaging solutions. Thus, legislative pressure is not only driving the transformation of packaging practices but also fueling market growth through innovation. For instance, in September 2024, Detpak, a packaging solutions firm located in South Australia, introduced the widest selection of more than 20 commercially biodegradable and recyclable PBS-lined cartons, trays, and lunchboxes in Australia. This falls in line with new laws that will reduce the use of single-use plastics. Polybutylene succinate, or PBS, is a polymer that is derived from both fossil fuels and renewable plant sources.

Australia Plastic Packaging Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on material, product, and end use industry.

Material Insights:

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

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material. This includes polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polystyrene (PS) and expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others.

Product Insights:

• Bottles and Jars
• Trays and Containers
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product have also been provided in the report. This includes bottles and jars, trays and containers, and others.

End Use Industry Insights:

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

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry have also been provided in the report. This includes food and beverages, healthcare, cosmetics and personal care, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales
• Victoria & Tasmania
• Queensland
• Northern Territory & Southern Australia
• Western Australia

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Australia Capital Territory & New South Wales, Victoria & Tasmania, Queensland, Northern Territory & Southern Australia, and Western Australia.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Australia Plastic Packaging Market News:

• In September 2024, the Australian Government initiated a public consultation as it attempts to overhaul plastic packaging restrictions in the country. The consultation opened on September 27, 2024, and stakeholders had until October 28, 2024, to provide input. By requiring a minimum amount of recycled material, the proposed law seeks to lessen the usage of hazardous chemicals in packaging.
• In November 2024, Better Packaging and Australia Post teamed up to launch POLLAST!C satchels, a new range of recycled plastic mailers that can be purchased online and in Post Offices across the country. Through the repurposing of OBP into robust, useful packaging, the partnership seeks to address plastic waste.

Australia Plastic Packaging Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Australia plastic packaging market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Australia plastic packaging market on the basis of material?
• What is the breakup of the Australia plastic packaging market on the basis of product?
• What is the breakup of the Australia plastic packaging market on the basis of end use industry?
• What is the breakup of the Australia plastic packaging market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Australia plastic packaging market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Australia plastic packaging market?
• What is the structure of the Australia plastic packaging market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Australia plastic packaging market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Australia plastic packaging market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Australia plastic packaging market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Australia plastic packaging industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.