Diaper Packaging Market

Diaper Packaging Market Outlook from 2024 to 2034

The diaper packaging market is estimated to be worth USD 3,443.8 million in 2024. It is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5% through 2034. By the end of the forecast period, the market size is poised to climb upward to USD 5,630.9 million.

Demand for diaper packaging is intrinsically tied up to a rise in the number of consumers requiring diapers. In the forthcoming decade, sales of diapers are put forward to cross USD 100 billion. As such, there is a pronounced need for packaging related to diapers.

The ever-increasing population of the world plays an obvious role in the proliferation of diapers. As more babies populate hospital wards, more parents scramble to get hold of diapers. Initiatives by governments, such as the End Diaper Need Act of 2023 in the United States, also make sure diapers penetrate far and wide. Thus, both rural areas and low-income households are getting increasing access to diapers.

The packaging sector receiving a boost due to efforts by governments is adding this industry too. Especially in developing nations, governments see packaging as an important step on the ladder to success. Thus, the diaper packaging industry too is being lifted up.

There are, however, several restraints that threaten to wipe out growth prospects of diaper packaging market. Decreasing birth rates in several Asia Pacific countries pose a threat to diaper distribution. This is negatively affecting the prospects of the diaper packaging sector. The use of plastic in packaging often earns the product a negative reputation. However, the incorporation of bioplastics goes some way towards combatting that perception.

Fluctuations in raw material prices make the production process costlier and in extreme cases, even uncertain. Regulatory restrictions on the use of plastic are responsible for making the raw material acquisition process strenuous.

Even though adult diapers are being embraced widely, hesitations about wearing them still remain. Whether through societal stigma or the fear of uncomfortableness, adult diapers still have a long way to go in reaching their full potential. Thus, adult diaper packaging too is limited in its scope.

Attributes	Descriptions
Established Global Diaper Packaging Market Size (2024E)	USD 3,443.8 million
Projected Global Diaper Packaging Market Value (2034F)	USD 5,630.9 million
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	5%

Key Industry Highlights

Recyclability is all the Rage in Diaper Packaging

Like several industries in the packaging realm, diaper packaging is also experiencing a surge in eco-friendly measures. Eco-friendly packaging of diapers is receiving the thumbs up from both consumers and producers.

As diapers themselves switch to materials that do not irritate the skin and are biodegradable, the packaging for them too is acquiring a sustainable nature. Kraft paper, bioplastics, and paperboard are some of the materials being used to ensure the recyclability of the packaging.

Adult Diapers Proving to be Full of Potential and Augmenting Baby Diapers

The rise in baby diaper sales is complemented by adult diaper sales. Lifting of social stigmas regarding diapers worn by adults as well as a greater focus on elderly healthcare make sure demand for adult diapers remains steady. Thus, packaging for diapers is growing through both the baby diaper and adult diaper segments.

Designing Playing Increasingly Important Role in Packaging

Packaging for diapers that enables the incorporation of creative designs is helping the diaper packaging market to spread its wings. This type of packaging also allows diaper companies advertisement opportunities. For example, diapers highlighting cartoon characters or showing smiling babies are designed to attract both parents and children.

2019 to 2023 Global Diaper Packaging Sales Outlook Compared to Demand Forecasts from 2024 to 2034

From 2019 to 2023, the diaper packaging market advanced at a CAGR of 3.8%. While the 2019 valuation was tipped to be USD 2,724.4 million, the 2023 valuation climbed to USD 3,282.9 million.

The pandemic highlighted the need for personal hygiene and thus diaper sales accelerated. Unsubstantiated rumors about diaper shortages also lead to sales increases in the United States. However, the shutting of retail stores negatively impacted the industry.

For the projected period, advancements in machines that make packaging for diapers are supposed to aid production. Automatic machines speed up the packaging process and thus provide more room to grow for manufacturers.

Government campaigns empathizing the need for diapers for adults is set to open up new geographical avenues for the industry. These campaigns are especially pertinent to advance adult diaper sales in rural areas, where social stigmas around their use still exist. Another feature of these educational programs is the belief instilled in end users that even males require them when the need arises.

As diapers get more creative and technologically advanced, the packaging is modeling itself to suit producer needs. For example, diapers that alert parents of wetness or those that are extra stretchable, require more refined packaging.

Thus, manufacturers are producing packaging material to suit the varying needs of diaper companies. Boxes, cartons, single packs, and more are the various shapes that diaper packaging is taking.

Comparative Market Overview

Apart from the diaper packaging market, an in-depth analysis has been done on two other related markets. The markets by name are the diaper market and the diaper rash cream market. The trends as well as restraints for the two industries are studied, which brings forth the similarities between them and the diaper packaging industry.

Diaper Industry Assessment:

Continuing growth in the number of babies creates a conducive environment for the diaper market to grow. The use of materials like bamboo is getting rid of the side effects associated with the use of diapers.

Attributes	Description
Related Market	Diaper Industry
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	5.7%
Key Trend	Sales through eCommerce platforms
Restraint	Threat of rashes and infections
Growth Factor	Rising discourse surrounding baby health

Diaper Rash Cream Industry Assessment:

The inclusion of euro-sensory soothing techniques is giving a new dimension to the diaper rash cream industry. Parents paying attention even to minuscule problems suffered by children is slated to help the diaper rash industry to grow.

Attributes	Description
Related Market	Diaper Rash Cream Industry
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	5.6%
Key Trend	Climbing popularity of natural ingredients
Restraint	Alternatives like ointments available
Growth Factor	Advancing demand for clean-label creams

Category-wise Insights

Multipacks take up maximum industry share when it comes to the type of packaging. Children diapers continue to be the foremost application for the packaging.

Consumer Propensity to Buy Diapers in Bulk Leads to Multipacks’ Popularity

Multipacks are expected to pack up 29% of the industry share in 2024 by type. Consumers prefer buying diapers in bulk. To prepare for emergency situations as well as to save up on constant trips to stores, diapers are usually bought in a significant number of quantities. Thus, multipacks enjoy noted popularity.

Consumer tendency to buy diapers in bulk was showcased in the pandemic, as speculation swirled about the unavailability of diapers. This further showcased the importance with which diapers are held in society. For bulk buying like these situations, single packs are firmly unsuitable. Thus, multipacks are proving to be dominant and are expected to continue dominating.

Segment	Multipacks (Type)
Value Share (2024)	29%

Children Diapers Continue to Develop Demand for Packaging

Children’s diaper packaging is anticipated to amount to 45% of the industry share in 2024. The number of pregnant women increasing is leading to more diaper requirements. As government programs encourage the use of diapers in children, more parents are flocking to stores to buy children diapers.

The easy nature of buying diapers online is also proving to be a boon for children’s diapers. Diaper companies developing diapers that make the diaper wearing and removing process convenient are facing resistance, if there was any, among parents.

Diapers made from bamboo and other plant-based materials are also making children more responsive. This is because they reduce the risk of rashes and infections.

Segment	Children Diapers (Application)
Value Share (2024)	45%

Country-wise Insights

The sheer number of babies in the Asia Pacific creates a humungous need for diapers and, in turn, their packaging in the region. Focus on geriatric healthcare in Europe boosts the sector’s prospects in the region.

Countries	CAGR 2024 to 2034
India	5.3%
Japan	5.2%
United States	4.9%
South Korea	5.4%
United Kingdom	4.6%

Small-scale Diaper Brands Duke it Out with Giants in India

The CAGR of the diaper packaging market for the forecast period in India is anticipated to be 5.3%. Brands like Huggies and Pampers are popular in India and have established a firm consumer base. However, startups are out to give them tough competition.

For example, SuperBottoms is an enterprise that focuses on sustainability in the manufacture of diapers. Thus, the plethora of options, from the big to the small, creates a conducive environment for the diaper packaging market to grow in India.

Market Advancing Through Increased Adult Diaper Sales in Japan

Japan is just slightly behind India in terms of the pace of progress predicted, with a CAGR of 5.2% throughout the forecast period. With birth rates in Japan falling, players in the diaper sector of the country are switching their focus to adult diapers. Sales of adult diapers in Japan outpace sales of baby diapers. Thus, packaging for diapers is growing through the adult diaper segment in the country.

Focus on Sustainability Allows Industry to Prosper in the United States

Even though fertility rates in the United States are experiencing a downturn, the industry is still poised for progress. The CAGR for the United States is suggested to be a moderate 4.9% for the forthcoming decade. One way through which players in the diaper packaging space are engaging American consumers is through sustainable packaging.

For example, New Zealand-based Terra made its entry into the United States diaper packaging market by introducing not only its plant-based diapers but also their recyclable paper packaging.

Attractive Designs on Packaging Lend a Helping Hand in South Korea

The fertility rate in South Korea is lower even than in the United States and Japan, the lowest in the world. Even still, the industry is set to expand at a CAGR of 5.4% in the country, faster than in the United States and Japan.

Manufacturers in South Korea depend on aesthetics to sell diapers. The inclusion of figures like cartoon characters serves to make diapers more attractive to the general populace. The focus on baby comfort also serves to make diapers more pleasant.

For example, P&G Korea’s Pampers Air Cha Cha Summer Panties and the Touch of Nature Summer Panties are diapers that help keep babies cool during the summer. Thus, the overall diaper sector growth is helping the diaper packaging market to develop positively in the country.

Diaper Companies Collaborating With Packaging Enterprises for Sustainability

In the United Kingdom, the industry is slated to expand at a CAGR of 4.6%. For sustainability measures, diaper sector players are taking the help of packaging companies.

For example, diaper sellers Bambino Mio collaborated with Big Fish and packaging experts Studio Davis in 2023 to refresh its products. These refreshed products were packaged in a way to make them easy to use, all while minimizing the use of plastic.

Competition Outlook

Giant packaging companies have established a significant presence in the industry. However, the doors still remain open for players on a smaller scale to establish their presence.

One of the prominent companies in the sector, Kimberly Clark, is focusing on sustainable packaging options. Paperboard is one of the materials being used by the company for the packaging of diapers. Another notable player, Berry Global, is looking to expand its footprint in the market with the help of acquisitions and partnerships.

Industry Updates

• In June 2023, Hong Kong-based company Charlie Banana launched 13 new diaper designs. These new diapers also came with recyclable packaging.
• In June 2023, the United States-based diaper company Dyper launched a new diaper. The diaper contains recyclable paper packaging for both single and multipacks.
• In March 2023, United States-based companies Dow and Procter & Gamble joined hands to develop a new packaging technology. The technology being aimed at is focused on converting non-recyclable plastic packaging into recycled polyethylene, reducing environmental footprints.

Leading Diaper Packaging Brands

• Amerplast Ltd.
• Kimberly Clark
• Berry Global
• Huhtamäki Oyj
• Napco National
• Amcor Plc
• Mondi Group
• Borealis AG.

Key Segments of Market Report

By Application:

Based on application, the diaper packaging market can be bifurcated into children diapers and adult diapers.

By Type:

Based on type, the diaper packaging market is divided into multipacks and single pack.

By Packaging Type:

Based on packaging type, the diaper packaging market is categorized into shrink wrap packaging, plastic clamshell packaging, and box packaging.

By Region:

The sector has been analyzed in North America, Latin America, Europe, South Asia, East Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East and Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Big is the Diaper Packaging Market?

The size of the sector is estimated to be USD 3,443.8 million in 2024.

At What Rate is the Industry Expected to Grow?

The industry is expected to increase at a CAGR of 5% through 2034.

What is the Sales Scope in the United States?

Sales are expected to register a CAGR of 4.9% in the United States from 2024 to 2034.

What is the Forecast of the Diaper Packaging Sector?

The sector is forecasted to reach USD 5,630.9 million by 2034.

What is the Trend in the Diaper Packaging Industry?

Popularity of eco-friendly materials and the development of fast packaging machines are two of the significant trends.

Which are the Key Companies?

Amerplast Ltd., Kimberly Clark, Berry Global, and Huhtamäki Oyj are some of the prominent companies.