Foam Packaging Companies, Stats and Analysis 2025-2035

Date : 12 November 2025

Foam Packaging Market Size and Global Companies Growth Rate

The global foam packaging market was valued at USD 18.32 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 32.50 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 5.35% from 2024 to 2034. The market growth is attributed to the increase in the popularity of online shopping and rapid technological advancements.

Latest Announcement by Leaders

  • In August 2024, Terry Moody, the CEO of Altor Solutions announced that a subsidiary of Compass Diversified, Altor Solutions is entering into an agreement to acquire Lifoam Industries LLC (“Lifoam”), a leading distributor and manufacturer of temperature-controlled shipping solutions. To enhance their industrial and cold-chain packaging solutions, this strategic acquisition marks a pivotal step in advancing Altors long-term strategy.

Foam Packaging Market Player

Foam Packaging Market Companies

  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • BASF SE (Germany)
  • Dart Container Corporation
  • Pactiv LLC
  • WinCup
  • Genpak
  • Zotefoams Plc (U.K.)
  • Arkema (France)
  • Kaneka Corporation (Japan)
  • Rogers Corporation (U.S.)
  • Synthos SA (Poland)
  • Armacell (Germany)
  • JSP (Japan)
  • Foampartner Group (Switzerland)
  • Pregis LLC

Financial Performance Report for Sonoco Products Company

Metric Q4 23 (Dec 2023) Q1 24 (Mar 2024) Q2 24 (Jun 2024) Q3 24 (Sep 2024) Q4 24 (Dec 2024) Q1 25 (Mar 2025) Q2 25 (Jun 2025) Q3 25 (Sep 2025) TTM
Total revenue 1.33 B 1.31 B 1.28 B 1.36 B 1.36 B 1.71 B 1.91 B 2.13 B 7.11 B
YoY growth −20.50% −24.33% −24.91% −20.62% 2.47% 30.62% 49.31% 57.31%  
Cost of goods sold −1.01 B −1.03 B −993.96 M −1.05 B −1.08 B −1.34 B −1.50 B −1.66 B −5.58 B
Gross profit 317.85 M 273.36 M 284.61 M 301.81 M 283.89 M 367.94 M 407.04 M 471.79 M 1.53 B
YoY growth −0.76% −28.73% −20.40% −17.17% −10.69% 34.60% 43.02% 56.32%  
Operating expenses (excl. COGS) −170.90 M −162.38 M −151.08 M −142.65 M −185.25 M −203.31 M −211.25 M −210.74 M −810.56 M
Operating income 146.95 M 110.98 M 133.52 M 159.16 M 98.64 M 164.63 M 195.79 M 261.05 M 720.10 M
YoY growth −4.41% −44.13% −29.48% −18.27% −32.88% 48.34% 46.64% 64.02%  
Non-operating income (total) −75.99 M −68.73 M −61.63 M −115.06 M −193.39 M −96.08 M −89.91 M −133.29 M −512.67 M
Pretax income 70.97 M 42.25 M 71.89 M 44.10 M −94.76 M 68.54 M 105.88 M 127.76 M 207.43 M
YoY growth −25.18% −78.15% −52.76% −73.56% −233.52% 62.25% 47.28% 189.69%  
Equity in earnings 1.55 M 1.14 M 2.27 M 2.81 M 3.37 M 1.92 M 2.27 M 3.02 M 10.58 M
Taxes −11.41 M −7.87 M −16.76 M −15.52 M 34.64 M −21.15 M −39.50 M −7.72 M −33.73 M
Non-controlling/minority interest −524.00 K −96.00 K −140.00 K −241.00 K 579.00 K −60.00 K 224.00 K −147.00 K 596.00 K
After tax other income/expense 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Net income before discontinued operations 60.58 M 35.42 M 57.27 M 31.15 M −56.17 M 49.26 M 68.88 M 122.92 M 184.88 M
Discontinued operations 20.72 M 29.76 M 33.54 M 19.77 M 13.30 M 5.17 M −201.22 M 0 −182.75 M
Net income 81.31 M 65.18 M 90.81 M 50.92 M −42.87 M 54.43 M −132.35 M 122.92 M 2.13 M
YoY growth −16.36% −56.06% −20.79% −61.05% −152.72% −16.49% −245.74% 141.39%  
Dilution adjustment 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Preferred dividends 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Diluted net income available to common stockholders 81.24 M 65.18 M 90.81 M 50.92 M −42.96 M 54.43 M −132.35 M 122.92 M 2.04 M
Basic earnings per share (basic EPS) 0.83 0.66 0.92 0.52 −0.44 0.55 −1.33 1.24 0.02
YoY growth −16.69% −56.20% −21.07% −61.19% −152.71% −16.84% −245.02% 140.17%  
Diluted earnings per share (diluted EPS) 0.82 0.66 0.92 0.51 −0.44 0.55 −1.33 1.23 0.01
YoY growth −16.62% −56.30% −21.08% −61.19% −153.36% −16.64% −245.84% 140.45%  
Average basic shares outstanding 97.96 M 98.50 M 98.67 M 98.68 M 98.26 M 98.91 M 99.17 M 99.18 M
Diluted shares outstanding 99.16 M 99.16 M 99.24 M 99.27 M 98.26 M 99.34 M 99.17 M 99.65 M
EBITDA 238.55 M 201.54 M 223.01 M 249.81 M 202.81 M 286.12 M 325.27 M 392.70 M 1.21 B
YoY growth 3.06% −28.22% −17.72% −10.88% −14.98% 41.97% 45.85% 57.20%  
EBIT 146.95 M 110.98 M 133.52 M 159.16 M 98.64 M 164.63 M 195.79 M 261.05 M 720.10 M
YoY growth −4.41% −44.13% −29.48% −18.27% −32.88% 48.34% 46.64% 64.02%  
Total operating expenses −1.18 B −1.20 B −1.15 B −1.20 B −1.27 B −1.54 B −1.71 B −1.87 B −6.39 B

Recent Developments

  • In November 2024, a biodegradable foam was developed by researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) that could transform the packaging industry, while addressing critical environmental concerns. 
  • In May 2024, Specialized Packaging Group (SPG) announced the acquisition of Illinois-based Clark Foam Corporation, in a move solidifying its position within the North American protective packaging industry.