Plastic Crates Market

Plastic Crates Market Size by Type (Stackable, Nestable, Foldable and Others), End User (Food & Beverage, Industrial, Retail, Pharma and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2025 to 2034

Base Year: 2024 Historical Data: 2021-23
  • Report ID: TBI-14694
  • Published Date: Mar, 2025
  • Pages: 236
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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Market Introduction

The global Plastic Crates market was valued at USD 3.74 billion in 2024 and grew at a CAGR of 7.17% from 2025 to 2034. The market is expected to reach USD 7.48 billion by 2034. The market is driven by the storing, handling and shipping capability of several types of products by the plastic crates. These crates have high resistance to damage and offer great durability and strength. They are broadly used in many sectors, such as agriculture, food & beverage, logistics, medicine and retail. Also, they are easy to clean and stack. They also have low weight, so they are becoming popular compared to conventional wooden boxes.

In any of the sectors, the storage and transportation of goods are crucial parts of the supply, such as manufacturing. Therefore, these manufacturers often focus on making sure that the manufactured products reach their destination in the best possible manner. Plastic crates are very common and crucial to the supply process and cater to several industries. It helps transport the products to the market in proper condition. This plastic crate is made using the injection moulding method. The plastic is first melted and then turned into liquid, which is then injected into steel moulds to take shape. When the Mold is cooled, the plastic container becomes the exact shape of the Mold and solidifies. Polyethene (PE) and polypropylene (PPC) are the raw materials used. These plastic crates are largely used in several processes, such as storage, transportation, and stacking of products.

Its demand is growing among many end-user sectors. Also, global industrialization, the availability of customized crates based on customer requirements, the surge in international trade, and government support for domestic and international trade are eventually fuelling the demand for plastic crates in the market. Moreover, the demand for crates is increasing for transportation and storage along with the improvement in the lifestyle of the people, which is also, in turn, driving the growth of the market. For instance, these plastic crates effectively ship milk long distances. It also helps hold them firmly and prevent spillage. Similarly, plastic crates are crucial in the agricultural sector and useful for assisting the hygienic and efficient transportation process.  These are good alternatives to conventional wooden and cardboard crates as plastics resist the growth of fungi in them. Therefore, plastic crates are largely used for broadly transporting agricultural produce, seeds, and soil.

Plastic Crates Market Size

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Recent Development

  • In June 2024: Smurfit Kappa, one of the leaders in sustainable packaging, acquired Artemis Ltd, which is a Bag-in-Box packaging plant. The acquisition helped the organization expand its existence and customer base in Eastern Europe. It also enhanced the organization’s product portfolio and innovation abilities in a bag-in-box sector.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

Demand from the grocery stores and godowns– The grocery sector is one of the sectors that broadly uses plastic crates for storing and transporting grocery items. These crates help customers and staff members carry the items easily within the supermarkets. Also, these crates can be filled with packaged grocery items and sent to godowns and markets effectively. These crates, moreover, are resilient and durable, which helps carry bulky grocery items without any wear and tear. It is also used to store items in the godowns or supermarkets. Crates are also popular in transporting goods like fruits and vegetables, which need more care as these are perishable goods and can be easily affected by weather conditions. Plastic crates are compact and resistant to external constraints. Hence, tons of fruits and vegetables are transported in plastic crates daily from orchards and fields to godowns and markets. It also stores the items before they are sent to market. All these factors are propelling the growth of the Plastic Crates market.

Restraints

Stringent regulations – Stringent environmental regulations regarding waste are hindering the plastic crate market. A strict product approval policy is also limiting the market's growth. A fluctuation in the price of raw materials is also restraining the market.

Opportunities

Use in the fishing sector – There is a large opportunity for the plastic crate sector in the fishing sector as fisheries broadly use plastic crates, plastic fish tubs and ice boxes to prevent the fish from perishing while transporting. These plastic crates are poor conductors of heat and resilient to rain and other harsh conditions. Also, these plastics protect the ice from melting; thus, the fish stored in such crates are fresh for a long time. Also, plastic crates can be cleaned more easily than crates made of metals and other elements. Hence, these plastic crates, in case of spillages, can also be easily cleaned, and hygiene is maintained. These plastic crates are good for storage and transportation. It is also very useful and effective in organizing the products in the assembly and product lines.  These crates are largely used in Auto ancillary, e-commerce, retail, FMCG, logistics, pharma and consumer durables, among others. These factors are anticipated to provide lucrative growth opportunities to the plastic crate market in the upcoming years.

Segment Analysis

Regional segmentation analysis

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific emerged as the most significant global Plastic Crates market, with a 34.53% market revenue share in 2024.

The Asia Pacific region leads the Plastic Crates market because of the rapid surge in population and the increase in the food and beverage sector in the region due to the expanding middle-class population and growth in the disposable income of the people.  These plastic crates are largely used in several applications, such as stacking, sorting, transportation, and logistics. As plastic crates are lightweight, they are easy to use, and the circulation speed of the items is fast. Also, these crates can be customised based on the requirements for preserving the products that are used in special condition.

Asia Pacific Region Plastic Crates Market Share in 2024 – 34.53%

 

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Type Segment Analysis

The type segment is divided into Stackable, Nestable, Foldable and Others. Stackable segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 53.41% in 2024. Stackable crates can fit on top of each other, and thus, they can be effectively used in transportation and vertical space while storing the product. These are preferred in sectors with limited space, such as distribution centres and warehouses. This stacking offers stability and thus decreases the risk of crates falling off the top, which is useful for sectors that need safe transportation of goods.

End User Segment Analysis

The end user segment is divided into food & beverage, industrial, retail, pharma and others. The food & beverage segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 37.21% in 2024. This significant share is due to the large use of plastic crates for storing and carrying food and beverages. Some of the uses include carrying and storing beer, soft drinks, wine, mineral water, fruits, vegetables and milk, among others. These crates are in demand due to economic factors, as they have no maintenance costs, a long life, and less breakage. Also, they are easy to clean and stack, which improves safety. They can be effective for promotional sales as plastic crates are bright colours. Also, they are easy to print with names, advertising slogans, etc.

Some of the Key Market Players

  • Smurfit Kappa
  • Inteplast Group
  • International Paper
  • PAPIER-METTLER KG
  • Novolex
  • NOVPLASTA CZ, s.r.o
  • UNITED BAGS, INC
  • Ronpak.
  • El Dorado Packaging
  • PackagingPro
  • CPS Paper Products

Report Description

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2024 USD 3.74 Billion
Market size value in 2034 USD 7.48 Billion
CAGR (2025 to 2034) 7.17%
Historical data 2021-2023
Base Year 2024
Forecast 2025-2034
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Type, and End User

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global Plastic Crates market was valued at USD 3.74 billion in 2024 to USD 7.48 billion by 2034.

Global Plastic Crates market is growing at a CAGR of 7.17% during the forecast period 2025-2034.

The market's growth will be influenced by demand from the grocery stores and godowns.

Stringent regulations could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2021 to 2034. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global Plastic Crates market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Plastic Crates Market by Type:

  • Stackable
  • Nestable
  • Foldable
  • Others

Global Plastic Crates Market by End User:

  • Food & Beverage
  • Industrial
  • Retail
  • Pharma
  • Others

Global Plastic Crates Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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