Cork Packaging Market
PUBLISHED: 2025 ID: SMRC28368
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Cork Packaging Market

Cork Packaging Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Product Type (Closures, Cork Sheets & Rolls, Cork Discs, Cork Granules and Other Product Types), Application (Beverages, Food & Gourmet Products, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Other Applications) and By Geography

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Published: 2025 ID: SMRC28368

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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Years Covered

2022-2030

Estimated Year Value (2024)

US $1.6 BN

Projected Year Value (2030)

US $2.4 BN

CAGR (2024-2030)

6.2%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Europe

Highest Growing Market

Asia Pacific


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Cork Packaging Market is accounted for $1.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period. Using natural cork or materials derived from cork for packaging purposes is known as cork packaging, and it is especially used in the food and beverage, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors. It offers sustainable, environmentally friendly solutions with superior insulating and shock-absorbing qualities. Because cork packaging provides an airtight seal and maintains product quality, it is frequently used to seal bottles, particularly wine. Because it is biodegradable and lightweight, it is a popular option for brands that care about the environment.

According to the European Cork Federation (CE Liège), around 70% of global cork production is used for wine stoppers. Approximately 200,000 tons of corks are harvested from the world's cork oak forests each year.

Market Dynamics:

Driver: 

Growing demand for sustainable packaging

The increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions is a key driver for the cork packaging market. Cork, being biodegradable, recyclable, and renewable, aligns with global sustainability goals. Its use in premium products like wine stoppers and luxury packaging enhances its appeal among environmentally conscious consumers. Additionally, cork packaging helps reduce carbon footprints, making it a preferred choice for industries aiming to meet circular economy targets. This growing demand for sustainable materials continues to propel market growth.

Restraint:

Price volatility of raw cork

The price volatility of raw cork poses a significant restraint to the market. Cork is primarily sourced from cork oak trees, which are subject to limited geographic availability and long harvesting cycles. Fluctuations in supply due to environmental factors or rising demand can lead to unpredictable pricing. This volatility increases production costs for manufacturers and limits the affordability of cork packaging, particularly for small-scale businesses, thereby constraining widespread adoption.

Opportunity:

Innovation in cork processing and manufacturing

Innovations such as lightweight cork composites and enhanced sealing technologies expand cork’s applications beyond traditional uses like wine stoppers. These developments improve performance, durability, and aesthetic appeal, making cork suitable for diverse industries like cosmetics and personal care. As companies invest in R&D to create customized and premium-grade cork products, they unlock new growth avenues while addressing consumer demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging.

Threat:

Competition from alternative closures

The growing adoption of alternative closures such as screw caps and synthetic stoppers poses a threat to the cork packaging market. These alternatives often offer cost advantages, easier handling, and consistent sealing properties. Additionally, advancements in synthetic materials have reduced their environmental impact, narrowing the sustainability gap with natural cork. This intensifying competition challenges cork manufacturers to innovate continuously while promoting the unique benefits of cork to maintain their market position.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains for cork packaging due to restrictions on raw material sourcing and logistics. However, increased e-commerce sales during lockdowns boosted demand for premium packaging solutions. Post-pandemic recovery efforts in industries like beverages and cosmetics further supported market growth as businesses prioritized sustainable and high-quality packaging options.

The beverages segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The beverages segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to its extensive use of cork stoppers in wine, champagne, and spirits packaging. Cork provides superior sealing properties that preserve product quality while enhancing brand appeal through its natural aesthetic. The segment’s dominance reflects its critical role in premium beverage packaging, where sustainability and product integrity are paramount.

The cork sheets & rolls segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the cork sheets & rolls segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR due to their versatility across multiple applications such as flooring, insulation, and industrial packaging. These products offer excellent durability and thermal properties while being eco-friendly. Increasing demand for sustainable materials in construction and industrial sectors drives rapid growth in this segment as companies seek innovative uses for cork sheets and rolls.

Region with largest share:

The Europe region is anticipated to account for the largest market share during the forecast period due to its strong tradition of cork production and consumption. Countries like Portugal and Spain dominate global cork manufacturing, supplying high-quality materials for wine stoppers and other applications. The region’s focus on sustainability initiatives further supports growth as industries adopt eco-friendly packaging solutions to meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to register the highest growth rate over the forecast period owing to rapid industrialization, increasing disposable incomes, and rising awareness about sustainable packaging solutions in countries like China and India. The growing demand for premium products in beverages and personal care boosts adoption of cork packaging. Government initiatives promoting green materials further drive regional expansion.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Cork Packaging Market include Amorim Cork, Advance Cork International, Berlin Packaging, Cutting Edge Converted Products, Diam Bouchage, Fudy Solutions, GAP Packaging, HELIX, Jelinek Cork Group, Korkindustrie, Lafitte Cork Group, M. A. Silva, PORTOCORK, Sugherificio Martinese & Figli and WidgetCo.

Key Developments:

In November 2023, Portocork, North America’s premier supplier of natural cork closures for the wine, beer, and spirits industry, announced a sales team expansion, adding professional cork representatives that service winemaking regions spanning the en re west coast of California.

In July 2023, Berlin Packaging, the world's largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier, announced the acquisition of Coropoulis Packaging SA, a leading packaging supplier of closures, corks and glass containers. Established in 1893, the Athens-based company has extensive local market knowledge, providing packaging solutions for the wine, spirits, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics end markets. In addition to expertise in closures, corks and glass packaging, Coropoulis Packaging provides bottling and capping machinery and technical support.

Product Types Covered:
• Closures
• Cork Sheets & Rolls
• Cork Discs
• Cork Granules
• Other Product Types

Applications Covered:
• Beverages
• Food & Gourmet Products
• Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary         
          
2 Preface         

 2.1 Abstract        
 2.2 Stake Holders        
 2.3 Research Scope        
 2.4 Research Methodology        
  2.4.1 Data Mining       
  2.4.2 Data Analysis       
  2.4.3 Data Validation       
  2.4.4 Research Approach       
 2.5 Research Sources        
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources       
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources       
  2.5.3 Assumptions       
          
3 Market Trend Analysis         
 3.1 Introduction        
 3.2 Drivers        
 3.3 Restraints        
 3.4 Opportunities        
 3.5 Threats        
 3.6 Product Analysis        
 3.7 Application Analysis        
 3.8 Emerging Markets        
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19        
          
4 Porters Five Force Analysis         
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers        
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers        
 4.3 Threat of substitutes        
 4.4 Threat of new entrants        
 4.5 Competitive rivalry        
          
5 Global Cork Packaging Market, By Product Type         
 5.1 Introduction        
 5.2 Closures        
  5.2.1 Natural Cork Stoppers       
   5.2.1.1 Premium Grade       
   5.2.1.2 Standard Grade      
  5.2.2 Agglomerated Cork Stoppers         
   5.2.2.1 Technical Stoppers      
   5.2.2.2 Micro-agglomerated Stoppers      
  5.2.3 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Stoppers       
 5.3 Cork Sheets & Rolls        
 5.4 Cork Discs        
 5.5 Cork Granules        
 5.6 Other Product Types        
          
6 Global Cork Packaging Market, By Application         
 6.1 Introduction        
 6.2 Beverages        
  6.2.1 Wine       
  6.2.2 Spirits       
  6.2.3 Other Beverages       
 6.3 Food & Gourmet Products        
  6.3.1 Olive Oil & Vinegar       
  6.3.2 Preserves & Jams       
  6.3.3 Other Food Products       
 6.4 Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare        
  6.4.1 Vials & Bottles       
  6.4.2 Other Medical Packaging       
 6.5 Cosmetics & Personal Care        
 6.6 Other Applications        
  6.6.1 Decorative Packaging       
  6.6.2 Promotional Items       
          
7 Global Cork Packaging Market, By Geography         
 7.1 Introduction        
 7.2 North America        
  7.2.1 US       
  7.2.2 Canada       
  7.2.3 Mexico       
 7.3 Europe        
  7.3.1 Germany       
  7.3.2 UK       
  7.3.3 Italy       
  7.3.4 France       
  7.3.5 Spain       
  7.3.6 Rest of Europe       
 7.4 Asia Pacific        
  7.4.1 Japan       
  7.4.2 China       
  7.4.3 India       
  7.4.4 Australia       
  7.4.5 New Zealand       
  7.4.6 South Korea       
  7.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific       
 7.5 South America        
  7.5.1 Argentina       
  7.5.2 Brazil       
  7.5.3 Chile       
  7.5.4 Rest of South America       
 7.6 Middle East & Africa        
  7.6.1 Saudi Arabia       
  7.6.2 UAE       
  7.6.3 Qatar       
  7.6.4 South Africa       
  7.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa       
          
8 Key Developments         
 8.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures        
 8.2 Acquisitions & Mergers        
 8.3 New Product Launch        
 8.4 Expansions        
 8.5 Other Key Strategies        
          
9 Company Profiling         
 9.1 Amorim Cork        
 9.2 Advance Cork International        
 9.3 Berlin Packaging        
 9.4 Cutting Edge Converted Products        
 9.5 Diam Bouchage        
 9.6 Fudy Solutions        
 9.7 GAP Packaging        
 9.8 HELIX        
 9.9 Jelinek Cork Group        
 9.10 Korkindustrie        
 9.11 Lafitte Cork Group        
 9.12 M. A. Silva        
 9.13 PORTOCORK        
 9.14 Sugherificio Martinese & Figli        
 9.15 WidgetCo        
          
List of Tables          
1 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Region (2022-2030) ($MN)         
2 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Product Type (2022-2030) ($MN)         
3 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Closures (2022-2030) ($MN)         
4 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Natural Cork Stoppers (2022-2030) ($MN)         
5 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Agglomerated Cork Stoppers   (2022-2030) ($MN)         
6 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Champagne & Sparkling Wine Stoppers (2022-2030) ($MN)         
7 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Cork Sheets & Rolls (2022-2030) ($MN)         
8 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Cork Discs (2022-2030) ($MN)         
9 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Cork Granules (2022-2030) ($MN)         
10 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Product Types (2022-2030) ($MN)         
11 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Application (2022-2030) ($MN)         
12 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)         
13 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Wine (2022-2030) ($MN)         
14 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Spirits (2022-2030) ($MN)         
15 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Beverages (2022-2030) ($MN)         
16 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Food & Gourmet Products (2022-2030) ($MN)         
17 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Olive Oil & Vinegar (2022-2030) ($MN)         
18 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Preserves & Jams (2022-2030) ($MN)         
19 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Food Products (2022-2030) ($MN)         
20 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare (2022-2030) ($MN)         
21 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Vials & Bottles (2022-2030) ($MN)         
22 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Medical Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN)         
23 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Cosmetics & Personal Care (2022-2030) ($MN)         
24 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2022-2030) ($MN)         
25 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Decorative Packaging (2022-2030) ($MN)         
26 Global Cork Packaging Market Outlook, By Promotional Items (2022-2030) ($MN)         
          
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.          

List of Figures

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


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Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

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  • Competitor analysis
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The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


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