The rigid packaging market is segmented on the basis of material into plastic, metal, paper & paperboard, glass, bioplastic. Advantages of plastic such as flexibility, durability, and cost effectiveness made it the most popular material in 2015.

Food & beverage accounted for the largest share of over 50% by value in 2015, in the application segment. This is due to growing demand for packaged food throughout the world. Besides, growing beverage industry,led by products as liquor and energy drinks, has resulted in increased demand for rigid packaging.

Asia Pacific, which is driven by growing demand for rigid packaging products from emerging countries, dominated the industry in 2015. Growing personal care and pharmaceuticals industries are also expected to play key roles in this industry over the forecast period. Besides, increasing penetration of rigid packaging products in the electronics industry has played a key part in this growth.