The major driver for the growth of the bubble wrap packaging market is the continuous growth of the online shopping market. Rapid growth in the electronic sector and the increase in adoption of online payment systems is ultimately driving the demand of the bubble wrap packaging. 

Segmental Analysis

The global bubble wrap packaging market size is segmented based on product and application.

On the basis of product, the high-grade bubble wraps segment is expected to dominate the market as it consists of stronger bubbles that help in cushioning the products and provide high amount of security during transportation.

Based on application, the e-commerce segment is expected to dominate the global market, owing to the constantly growing automotive industry, as it ensures protection against damages and provides safe working conditions for handlers by adequately packaging all mechanical or automotive parts.

Regional Analysis

Geographic analysis of the global bubble wrap packaging market size spans across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

In 2018, Asia-Pacific was the leading market with a market valuation of USD 2,476.9 million. The regional market value is expected to reach USD 4,267.1 million by 2025, with an impressive 8.41% CAGR during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is also the fastest-growing region in the global bubble wrap packaging market, with China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Australia being the major markets. The e-commerce sector is one of the most important sectors in the Asia-Pacific economy. According to Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asia is the fastest-growing region in the global e-commerce marketplace, accounting for the largest share of the world’s business-to-consumer e-commerce market. By the end of 2015, the size of e-commerce relative to gross domestic product was 4.5% in Asia-Pacific. The fast-growing e-commerce and automotive industry along with the rising per capita disposable income drives the demand for bubble wrap packaging market in the region.