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Packaging Market Faces Challenges Amid Shift to Sustainability

9/30/2025

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Rising raw material costs and supply chain issues constrain packaging market growth and profitability.
Consumer demand and regulatory pressure drive a shift to sustainable packaging, including biodegradable and reusable options.
About 11 million tonnes of plastic enter oceans annually, prompting bans on single-use plastics and extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes in Asia and Europe to encourage sustainable design.

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Story summary

Rising raw material costs and supply chain issues constrain packaging market growth and profitability.
Consumer demand and regulatory pressure drive a shift to sustainable packaging, including biodegradable and reusable options.
About 11 million tonnes of plastic enter oceans annually, prompting bans on single-use plastics and extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes in Asia and Europe to encourage sustainable design.