Industrial Packaging Suppliers & Manufacturers

Industrial packaging categories for bulk and transit applications

Industrial packaging (also called transport packaging or secondary packaging) is designed to protect products during storage, handling, and transport rather than for consumer retail display. The main categories are: bulk liquid containers (IBC totes, drums, and jerricans for chemicals, food-grade liquids, and lubricants); flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC jumbo bags) for bulk dry commodities; woven polypropylene sacks for agricultural, food-grade, and industrial powder products; pallets (plastic and wooden) for unit-load transport and warehouse storage; stretch film and strapping for load stabilisation; and protective foam and paper packaging for product cushioning within transit boxes. Industrial packaging must meet transport regulations including ISTA testing (transport simulation testing), IMDG (dangerous goods transport by sea), and UN-rated certification for regulated chemicals and hazardous materials. Browse the specific industrial packaging categories below for detailed sourcing guidance.