Global High-Density Polyethylene Bottles Market is segmented By Shape (Cylinder, Round, Square, Oblong, Oval), By Capacity (Up to 250 ml, 250 to 500 ml, 500 to 750 ml, 750 to 1000 ml, More than 1000 ml), Sales Channel (B2B, B2C), By End-User ( Dairy, Chemical, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverages, Domestic, Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Market Overview
The "Global High Density Polyethylene Bottles Market" is predicted to reach a high CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031)
Most plastic bottles utilize HDPE resins because they are inexpensive, impact & chemical resistant, and provide superior moisture barriers. HDPE is mostly used to create milk and juice bottles, but it can also hold household chemicals and detergents due to its chemical-resistant properties. Pigmented or colored HDPE bottles have an enhanced fracture-resistant property.
HDPE plastic offers a mildly stiff impact-resistant bottle with a high moisture barrier. The HDPE plastic bottles are available in various shapes and sizes. These plastic bottles can be paired with various closure options and come in white, natural, and amber HDPE plastic.
Market Dynamics
The global high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market growth is driven by rising demand for eco-friendly packaging and increasing use in the domestic sector.
Rising demand for eco-friendly bottles
The rising demand for eco-friendly bottles is expected to boost the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market. Plastics are a quickly growing segment of municipal solid globally. While plastics are observed in all primary MSW categories, the packaging category had the highest plastic tonnage at over 14.5 million tons in 2018. While overall, the volume of recycled plastics is comparatively small, three million tons for an 8.7% recycling rate in 2018. The recycling of some particular types of plastics was found more significant.
The recycling rate for HDPE natural bottles was found almost 30% in 2018. New scientific testing has shown that HDPE comprises 97% of all plastic bottles on the can be reused and recycled for new bottles at least ten times. Various companies are launching sustainable HDPE bottles in the market with growing demand towards eco-friendly practices. For instance, In 2020- Berry Global Group, Inc. and Bhoomi will launch a 100% sugarcane-based HDPE bottle for its cold-pressed cane water elixir. This 12-ounce HDPE bottle is produced will replace Bhoomi’s standard PET bottle due to its water consumption reduction by 22.0%, fossil fuel consumption reduction by 62.6% and greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 89.5% (12 tons CO2 equivalent annually).
Presence of alternatives in the market
The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market is impacted by the presence of alternatives. PET bottles have been hindering the market share of HDPE bootles due to their numerous properties such as being highly transparent, available in different colors, lightweight and tough against liquids and gases. PET bottles are also highly resistant to diluted acids, alcohols and oils.
Moreover, PET resins are comparatively 25-30% cheaper than HDPE resins and it offers the same recycling rate as HDPE. HDPE bottles also discharge estrogenic chemicals related to ordinary plastic that can affect human health, thus restraining the HDPE bottles market growth in the forecast period.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Due to the pandemic, stakeholders across the HDPE bottles 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 disruption globally. The majority of the demand for HDPE bottles was incorporated from the food & beverages and cosmetics industry. Hence, the outbreak has adversely impacted these industries, resulting in a downfall in demand for HDPE bottles. On the contrary, HDPE bottles have seen a positive demand from the pharmaceutical industry due to the high demand for medicines globally.
After the pandemic, the governments still impose various restrictions, such as working with half the workforce, restriction in operating hours from the industries and fewer operating hours hindering the production cycle of the market. The losses are incorporated with less demand from commercial, industrial and household sectors. However, the market is expected to recover after the pandemic, with sectors aiming to work with higher production rates to recover from the incorporated losses.
Segment Analysis
By end-user, the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market is classified into dairy, chemical, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food & beverages, domestic and others.
The dairy high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2028)
The dairy bottles are expected to hold the largest market for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market in the forecast period. HDPE bottles have already replaced various alternatives such as glass and other plastics used for milk packaging milk. HDPE is widely used to create milk bottles due to its high recycling rates, stiffness, good temperature resistance and water vapor barrier. HDPE is preferred for liquid packaging products such as milk because it keeps the product safe, fresh and free from bacteria.
The market has emerged with the launch of new milk bottles made up of HPDE due to its numerous features over other materials. For instance, in 2021- INEOS and LACTEL have formed a partnership to develop the first HDPE Milk Bottles made from advanced recycling. The production trial of 140,000 milk bottles based on HDPE from advanced recycling technology is a major step toward a circular economy.
Moreover, in 2020- Fonterra’s milk line Anchor has launched its new bio-HDPE, recyclable 2 L bottle manufactured from sugarcane in New Zealand. The climate impact for CO2 equivalent per 2 L bottle of the bio-HDPE will be 1/8 that of conventional HDPE, signifying a significant improvement in the market.
Geographical Analysis
Europe region holds the largest market for the global high density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles globally
Europe region holds the largest market share for the high density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market globally and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period. The key reasons for the growing HDPE bottles market are concerns about the use of non-biodegradable plastics and shifting to recyclable alternatives. Moreover, the countries have been imposing a ban on using various types of plastics, which is demanding local producers and companies to shift to sustainable alternatives for packaging.
Various companies have launched their new products with HPDE bottles, which is expected to create new opportunities in the region. For instance, in 2021- Alpla has been working with German manufacturer Beiersdorf to develop a new high-density polyethylene bottle for its NIVEA brand. The advanced bottle designed for a body lotion series will require about half the packaging material usually required. In 2020- Henkel AG has announced to shift to HDPE bottles for all its Perwoll line of laundry detergents in Western Europe that will be fully recyclable and will contain 25% post-consumer recycle.
Moreover, In 2020- Berry Bramlage Blow Moulding Specialities has launched new packaging for France-based lubricants company Motul’s new car care range. The 500ml HDPE bottle designed for Car Care will offer a square shape designed to distinguish it from the traditionally used varieties in this sector.
Competitive Landscape
The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market is highly competitive with the local player’s presence, followed by the global companies, contributing to the major share in the market growth. In addition, some of the key players contributing to the growth of the market are The Cary Company, SKS Bottle & Packaging Inc., Cospack America Corp, Alpha Packaging, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Frapak, Raepak Limited, 13.8. Merck & Co., Berlin Packaging, Kaufman Container Parker Plastics, Amcor PLC and others. The major players are adopting various new strategies to dominate the market, such as launching new products, acquisitions and collaborations, contributing to the growth of the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles market globally.
Alpha Packaging Inc
Overview: Alpha Packaging is a global leader in manufacturing bottles and jars from various materials serving in various markets. The company has a wide portfolio of stock packaging and custom molding capabilities. The company has manufacturing units in Europe and North America region.
Product Portfolio: The Company manufactures various HPDE jars, eco-line packers, bottles and other packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, sports, nutrition, personal care, food & beverages and various other industries.
Key Development: In 2021, Alpha Packaging has completed the acquisition of Boxmore Plastics Limited, a manufacturer of high-density polyethylene plastic packaging located in Ballyconnell, Ireland.
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