Segments - Recyclable Thermal Insulation Packs Market by Type (Vacuum Insulation Panels, Insulated Bubble Cushioning, and Insulated Box Liners), Application (Pharmacies, Food [Meal Kits, Premium Eats, Ready-To-Eat Packaging, and Online Grocery Packaging], Flower Packaging Solutions, Diagnostics, Animal Health, and Cosmetics), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global recyclable thermal insulation packs market size was USD XX Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2023–2031. The market is propelled by the increasing environmental awareness and the search for recyclable alternatives.
Innovations in material technology are projected to boost the market during the assessment period. The ongoing R&D activities in recyclable materials are helping increase the degree of thermal insulation while being environmentally stable. Thermal insulation pack manufacturers are actively looking for recyclable alternatives to lower their carbon footprint, thereby aligning with the ongoing efforts for environmental conservation and simultaneously enhancing their brand value.
Based on a survey released in December 2023, the total global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and industry for the year 2022 reached 37.15 billion metric tons. It is projected that the emissions are likely to increase by 1.1 percent in 2023, reaching an all-time of 37.55 billion metric tons.
Stringent government regulations and policies are promoting the use of recyclable materials, encouraging manufacturers to adopt sustainable practices in thermal insulation packaging. Growing consumer preference for environmentally stable products is influencing their purchasing decisions. This leads to a high demand for packaging solutions with recyclable thermal insulation. This is projected to propel the market during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 pandemic impeded the market, owing to restrictions imposed by numerous governments across the globe. The lockdown led to a severe disparity in the supply and demand for all types of packaging solutions, as majority of the import and export activities were halted. This led to a market slowdown, thereby restraining the market growth.
The use of artificial intelligence is likely to provide considerable propulsion to the recyclable thermal insulation packs market. AI optimizes the process by enabling precise material selection and customized design solutions.
This allows for sustainable and efficient production of packaging. Additionally, it aids in streamlining the supply chain, improves quality control, and facilitates data-driven decision-making. This leads to cost reduction and overall quality improvement of eco-friendly packaging solutions.
Increasing application in the transportation and storage of temperature-sensitive goods is expected to drive the market during the projection period. There has been a constant rise in the demand for packaged food products and pharmaceuticals over the years across the globe. These products are often temperature-sensitive and perishable.
This is increasing the requirement for thermal insulation packaging solutions. The market is expected to have considerable propulsion in the coming years, due to the surge in the trend of recycling and usage of eco-friendly products.
Growing environmental concerns are likely to hamper the market during the forecast period. Consumers and regulatory bodies are increasingly demanding high sustainability in products. Although the packaging is recyclable, this makes the material selection and production process challenging for the manufacturers. The stringent regulations and demand for eco-friendly products are projected to impede the market during the assessment period, as such packaging solutions are based on synthetic polymers.
Expansion of the e-commerce sector is anticipated to provide substantial growth opportunities for the market during the forecast period. This sector makes extensive use of the supply and distribution networks, as its entire business model is based on it. E-commerce heavily relies on thermal insulation packaging to maintain the integrity of temperature-sensitive goods during transit.
The adoption of recyclable thermal insulation packs addresses the environmental concern and also aligns with sustainable production practices. The expansion of this sector is likely to create profitable prospects for the market during the projection period.
Based on a survey published in December 2023, there are more than 5 billion users of the internet across the globe. This is leading to a sharp incline in the number of online purchases made by customers. In 2022, the retail e-commerce sales exceeded USD 5.7 trillion.
The market report includes an assessment of the market trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Recyclable Thermal Insulation Packs Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Vacuum Insulation Panels, Insulated Bubble Cushioning, and Insulated Box Liners) and Applications (Pharmacies, Food [Meal Kits, Premium Eats, Ready-To-Eat Packaging, and Online Grocery Packaging], Flower Packaging Solutions, Diagnostics, Animal Health, and Cosmetics) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
The Wool Packaging Company Limited; Thermal Shipping Solutions; Packsize International, Inc.; Sealed Air; Nature-Pack; va-Q-tec AG; Insulated Products Corporation; Get Packed Pty Ltd.; Crawford Packaging; Cryopak; and Cascades. |
Based on type, the recyclable thermal insulation packs market is divided into vacuum insulation panels, insulated bubble cushioning, and insulated box liners. The vacuum insulation panels segment is projected to hold the major share of the market during the projection period, due to their superior thermal insulation properties.
Industries and consumers prioritize energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Therefore, they increasingly adopt vacuum insulation panels (VIPs). VIPs provide highly effective insulation with thin sheets of the material. The need for eco-friendly packaging solutions along with the benefits such as less space occupancy and high efficiency is projected to boost this segment during the forecast period.
On the basis of application, the global market is segregated into pharmacies, food, flower packaging solutions, diagnostics, animal health, and cosmetics. The food segment is further segregated into meal kits, premium eats, ready-to-eat packaging, and online grocery packaging. The pharmacies segment is projected to register a high CAGR during the forecast period, as this type of packaging helps effectively maintain the integrity of the medicine during transportation.
Ensuring proper temperature control helps preserve the quality and effectiveness of the medicines, as several medications and vaccines are temperature-sensitive. Recyclable thermal insulation packs are projected to have a high adoption in the coming years, due to the increasing awareness among consumers and businesses about the environmental impact of packaging.
The ready-to-eat packaging subsegment of the food segment is anticipated to expand at a substantial CAGR in the coming years, owing to the increasing demand for on-the-go and convenient food options. Preference for recyclable thermal insulation in packaging is growing to ensure the safety and freshness of ready-to-eat meals during transportation, as consumers prioritize sustainability.
The segment is projected to have substantial propulsion in the coming period, due to factors such as high living standards, the rising population, and spurring disposable income.
In terms of region, the global recyclable thermal insulation packs market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the market during the projection period, due to the growing number of food retail chains and excellent supply & distribution infrastructure.
The e-commerce industry has been on the rise here in recent years. It is likely to create lucrative prospects for the market, as it makes extensive use of packaging. Furthermore, the presence of several large industries such as pharmaceutical as well as food & beverage is expected to propel the market during the projection period.
The market in Asia Pacific is projected to witness substantial propulsion, owing to the increasing consumption of packaged foods in this region, particularly in countries such as India, China, and Japan. Growing population, elevating lifestyle, and the surge in per-capita income drives the demand for thermal food packaging in the region. Spreading of awareness about recycling and the adoption of eco-friendly products is likely to create profitable projections for the market.
The recyclable thermal insulation packs market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global recyclable thermal insulation packs market are The Wool Packaging Company Limited; Thermal Shipping Solutions; Packsize International, Inc.; Sealed Air; Nature-Pack; va-Q-tec AG; Insulated Products Corporation; Get Packed Pty Ltd.; Crawford Packaging; Cryopak; and Cascades.
These key players adopt various strategies including product launches, partnerships, collaboration, acquisitions, mergers, and production expansion to expand their consumer base globally. For instance,
In September 2021, Cryopak, a company that specializes in temperature assurance packaging and temperature monitoring devices, launched a new product called BOXEDin. This innovative packaging solution uses a box-in-box design that offers exceptional thermal insulation, making it a suitable choice for transporting biological shipments that are sensitive to temperature changes.