Aim: This study conducts an exploratory and preliminary
analysis of the polymeric packaging market in Brazil, identifying the main
players and highlighting the primary polymers used.
Methodology: A literature review was conducted using generic
digital databases and academic platforms (ScienceDirect and SciELO), covering
2010–2025. The Roadmap methodology was used to identify the main packaging
technologies. The data analysis was conducted in an integrated manner, using
techniques of comparative analysis and critical interpretation. Qualitative and
quantitative data were cross-referenced to provide a comprehensive view of the
market, considering technical, economic, and environmental aspects.
Results: With a projected market value exceeding US$45
billion by 2029, Brazil's polymeric packaging sector is both robust and
complex. Represented by roughly eight major companies, the polymeric packaging
segment is a significant creator of formal jobs in Brazil, contributing to the
creation of over 150,000 positions. Due to a growing demand for convenience,
portability, and innovation, new technologies based on active and biodegradable
packaging have been developed. As a result, the technology roadmap made it
possible to identify technologies that are already in commercial operation and
those that are in the validation phase.
Conclusion: The study revealed that the polymeric packaging
industry for food is undergoing a period of intense transformation, driven by
national and international regulatory requirements, as well as by growing
environmental awareness among consumers. Although innovative technologies, such
as active and smart packaging and the use of biodegradable and green polymers,
are fundamental for reducing environmental impact, these innovations still face
significant challenges. Another critical point identified is the need to
develop a more robust logistics infrastructure for selective collection and
waste treatment, especially concerning biodegradable packaging and polymers
from renewable sources, whose proper degradation depends on specific conditions
that are still not widely available in Brazil.
Author(s) Details
Matheus Delattre
Farias
Mondeléz International, Curitiba, Brazil.
Harrison Lourenço
Corrêa
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal do Paraná,
Sector of Technology, Lab for Circular Economy and Sustainability Studies
(LaCESS), Brazil.
Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/erpra/v11/6238
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