Tube Packaging Market

Tube Packaging Companies: Albea Group (France) and EPL Limited (India) are Leading Players in the Tube Packaging Market

The global tube packaging market size is projected to grow from USD 3.5 billion in 2024 to USD 4.6 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period.

Tube packing is becoming more and more popular because it is useful in a variety of industries. Within the cosmetics industry, tubes are frequently linked to elegance and practicality, offering benefits including precise dosing and an upscale appearance. Companies use tubes to maintain the integrity of their products and satisfy customers' demands for sophisticated packaging. While the food and beverage business favors the aesthetic appeal of clear tubes that showcase product quality, the pharmaceutical industry promotes tubes for their sanitary qualities and barrier protection. Tube packaging is evolving to satisfy consumer demand as sustainability becomes an increasingly important factor in packaging choices.

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Tube Packaging Companies

A few of the major players are Albea Group (France), EPL Limited (India), Berry Global Inc. (US), Amcor Plc (Zurich), and Hoffmann Neopak AG (Switzerland). These players have implemented various growth strategies, such as product launches, collaborations, partnerships, acquisitions, and expansions to enhance their market shares and boost their product portfolios.

Albea Group, founded in 1872 is a leading global manufacturer of beauty and personal care packaging, offering the world’s largest range of products, including plastic and laminate tubes and others. The company is renowned for its expertise in sustainable cosmetic packaging solutions. The company’s portfolio includes tubes, caps, applicators, compacts, mascaras, and jars, catering to various needs in beauty, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. The company produces approximately 8 billion tubes annually and operates from 34 industrial sites in Europe, North and South America, China, and Asia.

EPL Limited was established in 1882 and headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company  formerly known as Essel Propack Limited is the world’s largest specialty packaging company and is a leading global manufacturer of lamitubes. In 2020, Essel Propack was acquired by Blackstone Inc. and renamed EPL Ltd. EPL Limited’s product portfolio includes laminates, laminated tubes, extruded tubes, caps & closures, and dispensing systems. The company offers sustainable solutions through its 21 advanced manufacturing facilities spread across 10 countries: Brazil, China, Colombia, Egypt, Germany, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, and the US. The company produces one in every three tubes used in the global oral care category, with an annual output exceeding 8 billion. The company serves sectors such as beauty & cosmetics, food, pharma & healthcare, and home care and is trusted by leading brands Colgate, P & G, The Body Shop, L’oreal, Amway, Unilever, among others.

Berry Global Inc., founded in 1967, develops innovative packaging solutions and provides non-woven products. The company operates through four segments: Consumer Packaging International, Consumer Packaging North America, Engineered Materials, and Health, Hygiene, and Specialties. The Consumer Packaging International segment offers products primarily for markets outside North America. The Engineered Materials segment produces flexible products serving mainly North American and European markets. The Health, Hygiene, and Specialties segment caters to global markets. The Consumer Packaging North America segment specializes in manufacturing rigid products tailored for the North American market. This segment includes a variety of product groups such as containers and pails, foodservice items, closures, bottles, prescription vials, and tubes. Berry Global Inc. operates over 250 facilities worldwide.

Amcor Plc founded in 1864, is a global leader in packaging solutions, known for its innovative and sustainable packaging products. The company serves a variety of markets, including food & beverage, healthcare, home care, personal care, and technical applications. Amcor aims to create packaging that is increasingly lighter, recyclable, and reusable, incorporating a growing percentage of recycled materials. The company operates through two main segments: flexibles and rigid packaging. The flexibles segment includes 166 plants across 37 countries, employing over 36,000 people, and produces flexible packaging for food, beverages, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and other industries. The rigid packaging segment comprises 52 plants in 11 countries with more than 5,000 employees and produces closures and bottles for healthcare, food, beverages, and more. Amcor supplies its products to regions including Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa.

Hoffmann Neopac AG founded in 1969, is a globally active Swiss family-owned company with over a century of expertise in packaging solutions. The company specializes in high-quality Polyfoil®, polyethylene, and COEX tubes for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and dental applications. The company offers decorative metal tins for tobacco, confectionery, food, and non-food sectors. Its operations span six locations: HOFFMANN tins in Switzerland and the Netherlands, and NEOPAC Polyfoil and plastic tubes in Switzerland, Hungary, the US, and India. The company has a production capacity of 1.3 billion tubes and 400 million tins annually.
The companies have initiated the following developments:

  • In May 2024, In addition to its existing centers in the US, South America, and Asia Pacific, Amcor opened the Amcor Innovation Center Europe (AICE) in Ghent, Belgium. AICE will lead the development of new material technologies to enhance the sustainability and performance of packaging while focusing on designs that stand out in stores and improve consumer convenience.
  • In May 2023, Hoffman Neopac AG introduced its new Polyfoil EcoPro mono-material double barrier tubes at Booth C22 during Luxe Pack NY, held on May 10-11. These latest EcoDesign tubes feature up to 60% EU food-grade PCR material in Neopac's signature Polyfoil® barrier tube range.
  • In May 2022, Hoffmann Neopac AG launched the Eco-Stripped Tube, featuring a substantially thinner sleeve wall combined with a similar reduction in materials for the shoulder and cap. This innovation results in a 30% decrease in overall virgin material usage while maintaining product protection, tactile quality, and aesthetics.
  • In January 2022, Berry Global Inc. announced its partnership with Raw Elements, a member of 1% for The Planet member, to introduce a sugarcane-based tube for its natural and reef-friendly sunscreen, moisturizer, and hand sanitizer product lines.
  • In November 2021, EPL Limited announced a collaboration with leading brand partner Vicco Labs, resulting in the conversion of Vicco's 'Turmeric' product range to 100% recyclable packaging. EPL and Vicco Labs launched sustainable tube packaging for 'Vicco Turmeric.'
  • In November 2021, Albea Tubes and Oriflame collaborated to introduce the Duologi tube range, featuring two conditioners: "Rich Creme Conditioner" and "Light Creme Conditioner." These products are elegantly packaged in metallized PBL tubes, designed without aluminum in the sleeve, and paired with a PP low-profile cap. Albea’s innovative (Re)flex 2 technology ensures full compatibility with the European rigid high-density polyethylene (HDPE) recycling stream.
  • In October 2021, Albea Group showcased its responsible tube packaging solutions at LUXEPACK New York.
  • In September 2021, EPL Limited partnered with Colgate-Palmolive India to create the first-ever Recyclable Platina Toothpaste Tubes in India.
  • In January 2021, EPL Limited announced that they have been chosen as a partner by Unilever in their mission to achieve 100% sustainability in the oral care segment. EPL will supply Unilever with APR-approved, 100% recyclable, and fully sustainable Platina tubes for their toothpaste products.
  • In December 2020, Hoffmann Neopac AG introduced an innovative line of mono-material barrier tubes that offer exceptional product protection while being fully compatible with existing HDPE recycling processes.
  • In October 2020, Albea, in collaboration with The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), a global leader in prestige beauty, and SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced a strategic partnership to launch an advanced recycled tube packaging solution in 2021.
  • In June 2020, Albea Group innovated the innovative, eco-designed packaging for La Roche-Posay's latest sun care products. As part of L'Oréal's dermatological skincare brand, La Roche-Posay introduces a new generation of sustainable packaging with a partially cardboard-based tube.
  • In March 2020, Berry Global Inc. introduced a new oval tube, manufactured at its fully integrated facility in Easthampton, Massachusetts.
  • In February 2020, Berry Global Inc. introduced the Verdant extruded tube, which contains 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material.

Related Reports:

Tube Packaging Market by Type (Laminated, Plastic, Aluminium), Packaging Type (Squeeze & Collapsible, Twist), Application (Oral Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cleaning Products), Capacity, & Region - Global Forecast to 2029

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Tube Packaging Market Size,  Share & Growth Report
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9/4/2024
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