[News] Policy Dividend Ignites Market! EU PPWR Drives Surging Demand for Pulp Molding Equipment
Release time:
Dec 05,2025
The full implementation of the EU PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) has injected strong growth momentum into the pulp molding industry. Fueled by policy dividends, pulp molding has emerged as an ideal alternative to plastic packaging thanks to its recycled material properties, degradability and low carbon footprint, ushering in explosive growth in market size.
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Policy Dividend Ignites Market! EU PPWR Drives Surging Demand for Pulp Molding Equipment
Mandatory recycled content requirements：have set the threshold for market access. The regulation stipulates that food-contact packaging must contain at least 65% recycled materials, while non-food packaging requires a minimum of 50% recycled content. With waste paper and recycled pulp as core raw materials, pulp molding naturally meets compliance standards, making it the optimal substitute for plastic packaging and directly driving the procurement demand for compliant production equipment.
Expanded plastic restriction scope：has broadened application boundaries. Disposable plastic tableware, cushioning packaging, cosmetic sample packaging and other categories have been fully restricted. Endowed with degradable and recyclable core attributes, pulp molding has rapidly penetrated key sectors including catering, e-commerce and beauty care. This trend has forced enterprises to upgrade full-process equipment such as molding, drying and coating systems to adapt to the production needs of multi-category and high-precision products.
Carbon footprint compliance：has strengthened competitive barriers. Starting from 2026, the EU will require packaging products to provide complete carbon footprint reports. The carbon emission of pulp molding products is only 1/3 to 1/2 that of traditional plastic packaging, giving it an inherent advantage under carbon tariff policies. Energy-efficient and intelligent equipment has thus become a key enabler for enterprises to reduce production-side carbon footprint and enhance product competitiveness.
Market size projections：have released incremental signals. The EU pulp molding market is expected to grow by 28% in 2025, with its scale exceeding 12 billion euros by 2030. Among sub-sectors, food packaging accounts for over 60% of the market share, while cushioning packaging leads the growth with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35%. This growth dividend is continuously translating into robust demand for high-efficiency, intelligent and low-carbon pulp molding equipment.
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