[News]Boundless Scenarios, Intelligent Craftsmanship! Molded Pulp Smart Equipment Break Through the Application Chain of the Entire Industry
Release time:
Nov 28,2025
Against the backdrop of the global "dual carbon" goals, "replacing plastic with paper" has become a key driver for the transformation of the packaging industry. The technological iteration of molded pulp smart equipment has addressed the pain points of traditional production, promoting its full penetration from basic packaging to diverse fields such as catering, medical care, and e-commerce. This article focuses on the industry hotspots in November, analyzes application breakthroughs in five core areas, and presents new directions for industrial development.
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Boundless Scenarios, Intelligent Craftsmanship! Molded Pulp Smart Equipment Break Through the Application Chain of the Entire Industry
Catering Sector:
Fluoride-Free Technology Facilitates Full Replacement of Plastic Tableware：The breakthrough in fluoride-free molded pulp technology this month has completely lifted the restrictions on its application in the catering industry. Previously, molded pulp products either relied on fluorine-containing additives to achieve water and oil resistance or failed to meet the requirements of catering scenarios due to insufficient performance. However, the biomass-based fluoride-free technology developed by Donghua University enables products to remain leak-proof even when soaked in 95°C hot water or oil for 30 minutes, fully satisfying the needs of takeaway food containers, milk tea cup lids, quick-frozen food packaging boxes, and other catering packaging. Meanwhile, the replacement of takeaway packaging in first-tier cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen is accelerating. It is estimated that the replacement rate of molded pulp in this field in these cities will reach 45% by 2025. Many chain catering brands have started mass replacing plastic tableware with molded pulp products, and some enterprises have also laid out customized quick-frozen food packaging such as dumpling plates and ice cream boxes.
E-commerce Logistics Sector:
Cushioning Packaging Becomes a Standard for High-End Products Such as Electronics：With the surging demand for eco-friendly packaging in the e-commerce industry, molded pulp is gradually replacing traditional foam fillers due to its excellent shock absorption and cushioning performance. Industry data in November shows that the annual growth rate of molded pulp cushioning packaging in the e-commerce logistics sector has exceeded 22%. It is not only used for the transportation of ordinary goods but also has become the packaging of choice for high-end electronic products of enterprises, serving as the cushioning shell for precision devices such as mobile phones and computers. In addition, its compliant and eco-friendly nature has resolved the issue of green trade barriers in cross-border e-commerce packaging, making it the preferred option for export commodity packaging, with strong and sustained overseas procurement demand.
Medical Sector:Aseptic Packaging Emerges as a High-Margin New Growth Driver：High-value-added molded pulp products in the medical field have attracted significant attention in industry news in November. Such products must meet GMP standards and FDA certification, featuring sterility, non-toxicity, and degradability. They are suitable for scenarios such as biopharmaceuticals and disposable medical supplies. Due to the high technical threshold, the gross profit margin can exceed 40%. Industry forecasts indicate that the market size of molded pulp in the medical sector will achieve an average annual growth rate of 28%, and the demand share in the biopharmaceutical field will increase substantially in the future. Currently, some enterprises are advancing the industrialization of medical-grade molded pulp packaging, which is expected to quickly seize the market share of traditional plastic medical packaging.
High-End and Creative Sector:
Luxury Packaging Enhances Premium Through Craftsmanship Upgrades：Molded pulp has successfully entered the luxury packaging market through craftsmanship upgrades. Industry dynamics in November show that eco-friendly luxury gift boxes, by adopting techniques such as gold stamping and embossing, have improved product texture and premium quality while maintaining environmental performance. This aligns with the green transformation needs of luxury brands and significantly enhances their premium capacity. In addition, creative design has expanded its application in the cultural and creative sector. Some brands have integrated pulp molding with AR technology or incorporated creative elements such as seed paper into packaging, transforming packaging from a single container into an interactive medium and further expanding the application boundaries of molded pulp in the high-end consumer market.
Pet Products Sector:
Bulk Export of Eco-Friendly Products Becomes a New Highlight：Pet products have emerged as a popular new application scenario for molded pulp. In the review reports of the November IPFM Exhibition, molded pulp products such as pet food bowls, cat litter boxes, and cat litter were frequently mentioned. Leading environmental protection enterprises have performed particularly outstandingly. Their cat litter, made from sugarcane bagasse and bamboo residues, has achieved bulk export overseas as early as March this year. Leveraging the advantages of being eco-friendly, non-toxic, and degradable, it aligns with the green consumption concept of the overseas pet market and has attracted the attention of numerous overseas purchasers. Such products can also be customized in shape according to pet habits, balancing practicality and environmental friendliness, and have become an important direction for the industry to explore new markets.
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