Extruded Plastic Tubes for Packaging Market, Global Outlook and Forecast 2025-2032

In Business Insights
June 29, 2025

The global Extruded Plastic Tubes for Packaging Market demonstrates steady expansion, valued at US$ 1.746 billion in 2024. Industry projections indicate the sector will grow at a 5.2% CAGR, reaching US$ 2.431 billion by 2032. This sustained demand stems from increasing applications in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food packaging—industries prioritizing squeezable, contamination-resistant packaging solutions that balance durability with consumer convenience.

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Market Overview & Regional Analysis

Asia-Pacific commands the largest market share, driven by China’s dominance in plastic manufacturing and India’s booming FMCG sector. The region benefits from cost-effective labor and raw material availability, with multinational brands increasingly outsourcing tube production to countries like Thailand and Vietnam for export-oriented manufacturing.

Europe maintains strong growth through stringent sustainability regulations favoring mono-material PET and HDPE tubes, while North America sees innovation in PCR (post-consumer recycled) content tubes—particularly for premium skincare brands. Latin America presents untapped potential, especially in Brazil’s cosmetics sector, though infrastructure limitations hinder faster adoption.

Key Market Drivers and Opportunities

Three factors primarily fuel market expansion: 1) The global cosmetics industry’s 4.8% annual growth, particularly in anti-aging and organic product segments requiring airless tubes; 2) Pharmaceutical companies transitioning from glass to plastic tubes for ointments and gels due to breakage resistance; and 3) Food brands adopting squeezable tubes for condiments and baby food, driven by convenience and portion control trends.

Emerging opportunities include smart tube packaging with QR codes for authentication, sustainable PLA-based bioplastic tubes gaining traction in Europe, and thinner yet stronger barrier-layer tubes reducing material use by up to 15%. The dental sector also shows promise, with fluoride and whitening gel tubes becoming standard in professional care.

Challenges & Restraints

The industry contends with volatile resin prices, particularly polyethylene fluctuations tied to oil markets. Environmental scrutiny poses another challenge—the EU’s Single-Use Plastics Directive pressures brands to adopt recycled content, while APAC nations struggle with underdeveloped collection systems. Additionally, aluminum tube alternatives regain popularity in premium segments due to higher perceived sustainability.

Logistics complexities in emerging markets and stringent FDA/EU compliance for pharmaceutical tubes further elevate production costs, squeezing manufacturers’ margins. Recent supply chain disruptions have also highlighted overreliance on Asian polymer suppliers, prompting regional diversification strategies.

Market Segmentation by Type

  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyamide (PA)
  • Ethyl Vinyl Alcohol Polymer (EVOH)
  • Polyester (PET)
  • Others

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Market Segmentation by Application

  • Cosmetic
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Dental
  • Food
  • Commercial and Processing
  • Other

Market Segmentation and Key Players

  • EPL Limited
  • Albea S.A.
  • Berry Global Inc.
  • Multitubes Group
  • CCL Industries Inc.
  • LINHARDT GmbH & Co. KG
  • Hoffmann Neopac AG
  • Amcor Limited
  • Pirlo Holding
  • CTL-TH Packaging SL
  • Tubapack A.S.
  • Antilla Propack Inc.
  • Alltub SAS
  • NEUUV Pack (M) Sdn Bhd
  • Auber Packaging Co., Ltd

Report Scope

This report delivers comprehensive analysis of the extruded plastic tubes market from 2024-2032, featuring:

  • Market size projections with 5-year CAGR breakdowns
  • Deep-dive segmentation by material type and end-use industries
  • Regional demand patterns across 20+ countries
  • Competitive benchmarking of top 15 manufacturers
  • Regulatory impact assessment of plastics policies

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