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Cannabis Product Packaging Set to Grow 31% Per Year to 2024

Cannabis product packaging is growing at an incredible rate; new study forecasts the market will be worth $1.1 billion by 2024.

Jars and bottles will account for 62% of sales gains.
Jars and bottles will account for 62% of sales gains.

Demand for cannabis product packaging is anticipated to reach $278 million in 2019, increasing 31% per year to $1.1 billion in 2024. That’s according to a new study from The Freedonia Group, “Cannabis Packaging Opportunities,” which notes that primary and secondary containers, including jars, bottles, and folding cartons, will continue to account for the largest share of packaging demand at 62% of sales in 2024. These containers account for the bulk of unit packaging costs, as they must meet government regulations while also offering aesthetic and performance advantages.

Notes the study, demand for containers used to package cannabis products is expected to increase 34% annually from $156 million in 2019 to $670 million in 2024.All container types are anticipated to see extremely fast growth along with expansion in the marijuana and hemp industries:

· Jars and bottles, which together will account for 62% of sales gains, are versatile and see widespread use across nearly all cannabis delivery formats (e.g., flower, edibles, topicals)

· Folding cartons, bags, and pouches are expected to post very strong increases due to rapid gains in the popularity of edibles.

Packaging suppliers will remain competitive by offering containers that can support product differentiation, such as high-quality graphics and a premium image. Such containers include glass bottles and vials, metal tins, and niche packaging types such as cloth bags.

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