The Rise of Colombia’s Packaging Market: Opportunities and Machinery Solutions in Latin America

From Global Expansion to Sustainable Transformation

The global packaging industry continues to grow at a steady pace, with a projected CAGR of around 4% from 2025 to 2033, driven by evolving consumer habits and sustainability goals.
Since the mid-20th century, globalization has deeply shaped how packaging is produced, traded, and optimized worldwide.

 Latin America: A Market on the Move

Across Latin America, the rigid plastic packaging market mirrors this global rise.
Valued at 5.97 million tonnes in 2024, it’s projected to reach 7.33 million tonnes by 2030 — a 3.47% CAGR supported by fast-growing sectors such as food, beverage, and personal care.
Efficiency, design innovation, and cost-effectiveness have become the region’s key driving forces.

Colombia: Where Growth Meets Modernization

Within the region, Colombia stands out as a rising hub of industrial momentum.
Its rigid plastic packaging market is expected to grow from 0.84 million metric tons in 2025 to 1.02 million by 2030, posting a CAGR of 3.87%.
This trend reflects Colombia’s vibrant consumer market, advancing production infrastructure, and an increasing preference for sustainable packaging solutions.

 Dawson Group: Engineering the Future of Packaging Production

As packaging manufacturers in Latin America pursue higher efficiency and sustainability, Dawson Group delivers machinery solutions built to empower them.
Our blow molding, injection molding, and ISBM systems are designed to meet diverse production demands, ensuring adaptability, precision, and energy efficiency.
With a dedicated regional team, proven technical expertise, and trusted after-sales support, we help clients achieve lasting performance and competitiveness.

Together Toward a Smarter, Greener Tomorrow

In an interconnected world, Dawson Group remains committed to supporting Latin America’s journey toward sustainable industrial growth.
We believe the future of packaging lies in efficiency, circular innovation, and digitalization — and we’re here to help manufacturers lead that transformation.
Smarter technology, greener production, and stronger partnerships — this is the Dawson Group vision for the region’s next decade.