Food Packaging Industry Trends, Opportunities, Growth Analysis and Forecast to 2027

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Explore actionable market insights from the Food Packaging Industry’ report provides:

  • Multiple data sources forming a comprehensive overview of Packaging within the Food Industry.
  • An outline of the usage of different packaging materials across different industries in terms of the number of units, packaging share, and growth rates during 2017–27, in addition to key packaging innovations for key industries in each of the categories analyzed.
  • Synopsis of the shift in the utilization of various pack materials across the key sectors in the food packaging market are dairy & soy food, bakery and cereals, dried food, savory snacks, and others.
  • Data and analysis including the number of units (millions) and growth rates for five-pack materials viz. rigid plastics, rigid metal, glass, paper & board, flexible packaging, and others.
    • Pack sub-type, pack type, closure material, closure type, primary outer material, and primary outer type.

How is the ‘Food Packaging Industry’ report different from other reports in the market?

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  • Manufacturers and retailers seek the latest information on how the market is evolving to formulate their sales and marketing strategies. There is also a demand for authentic market data with a high level of detail.
  • This report has been created to provide its readers with up-to-date information and analysis to uncover emerging opportunities for growth within the industry globally.
  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the countries in specific regions, covering the key challenges, and future growth opportunities that can help companies gain insight into the country/region-specific nuances.
  • The analysts have also placed a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored in the region, which can help companies in revenue expansion.

We recommend this valuable source of information to anyone involved in:

  • ​Food Safety Organizations/ Flexible Packaging Agencies
  • ​Raw Material Manufacturers & Suppliers
  • ​​Packaging Recyclers /​Packaging Agencies, Associations & Organizations
  • Technology Leaders and Startups
  • Business Development and Market Intelligence
  • Investment Analysts and Portfolio Managers
  • Professional Services – Investment Banks, PE/VC firms
  • M&A/Investment, Management Consultants, and Consulting Firms

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Explore actionable market insights from the Food Packaging Industry’ report provides:

  • Multiple data sources forming a comprehensive overview of Packaging within the Food Industry.
  • An outline of the usage of different packaging materials across different industries in terms of the number of units, packaging share, and growth rates during 2017–27, in addition to key packaging innovations for key industries in each of the categories analyzed.
  • Synopsis of the shift in the utilization of various pack materials across the key sectors in the food packaging market are dairy & soy food, bakery and cereals, dried food, savory snacks, and others.
  • Data and analysis including the number of units (millions) and growth rates for five-pack materials viz. rigid plastics, rigid metal, glass, paper & board, flexible packaging, and others.
    • Pack sub-type, pack type, closure material, closure type, primary outer material, and primary outer type.

How is the ‘Food Packaging Industry’ report different from other reports in the market?

Businesses need to have a deeper understanding of the market dynamics to gain a competitive edge in the coming decade. Get the report today for valuable insights that will help you to make strategic decisions.

  • Manufacturers and retailers seek the latest information on how the market is evolving to formulate their sales and marketing strategies. There is also a demand for authentic market data with a high level of detail.
  • This report has been created to provide its readers with up-to-date information and analysis to uncover emerging opportunities for growth within the industry globally.
  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the countries in specific regions, covering the key challenges, and future growth opportunities that can help companies gain insight into the country/region-specific nuances.
  • The analysts have also placed a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored in the region, which can help companies in revenue expansion.

We recommend this valuable source of information to anyone involved in:

  • ​Food Safety Organizations/ Flexible Packaging Agencies
  • ​Raw Material Manufacturers & Suppliers
  • ​​Packaging Recyclers /​Packaging Agencies, Associations & Organizations
  • Technology Leaders and Startups
  • Business Development and Market Intelligence
  • Investment Analysts and Portfolio Managers
  • Professional Services – Investment Banks, PE/VC firms
  • M&A/Investment, Management Consultants, and Consulting Firms

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Food Packaging Industry Report Overview

The food packaging market size was valued at 2.1 trillion units in 2022 and the market is anticipated to witness a growth at a CAGR of more than 2% during 2022-2027. The global food packaging industry volumes were led by the dairy & soy food sector, followed by bakery and cereals in 2022. The prepared meals sector is forecast to register the fastest growth during 2022–27.

Food packaging was majorly influenced by sustainability and personalization. The demand for eco-friendly packaging is on the rise, stimulated by consumers’ increasing focus on sustainability. This encourages producers to adopt recycled and reusable packaging materials. Major food industry manufacturers such as Nestlé, Unilever, and Danone Group have taken initiatives to reduce the impact on the environment during the production process. These brands are also highlighting the recycling process on their product labels with QR codes to educate consumers and become 100% transparent about their carbon footprints. For instance, in January 2023, Nestlé launched its popular KitKat chocolate bars in paper-wrapped packaging in Australia to achieve their sustainability goals.

Food Packaging Industry Outlook 2022-2027 (Trillion Units)

Food Packaging Industry Outlook 2022-2027 (Trillion Units)

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The food packaging market report brings together multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the food packaging industry. The report provides an overview of packaging industry at global level. The analysis also provides a regional overview across five regions—Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe—highlighting key sectors and growth drivers. Furthermore, the report offers an overview of the usage of different pack materials across food industry in terms of the number of units, packaging share and growth rates during 2017–27, in addition to key packaging innovations for pack materials analyzed. The report also provides an overview of the shift in the utilization of various pack materials across sectors during 2022–27.

Market Size (2022) 2.1 trillion units
CAGR (2022-2027) >2%
Key Segments ·       Dairy & Soy Food

·       Bakery and Cereals

·       Dried Food

·       Savory Snacks

·       Others

Food Packaging Market Segmentation by Sectors

The key sector in the food packaging market are dairy & soy food, bakery and cereals, dried food, savory snacks, and others. In 2022, the dairy & soy food segment held the largest food packaging market share, followed by bakery and cereals.

Food Packaging Market Analysis by Sector, 2022 (%)

Food Packaging Market Analysis by Sector, 2022 (%)

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Food Packaging Market Segmentation by Regions

The key regions in the food packaging market are Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, Western Europe, and Eastern Europe. In 2022, the Asia-Pacific was the largest region in terms of food packaging, followed by the Americas.

Food Packaging Market Analysis by Regions, 2022 (%)

Food Packaging Market Analysis by Regions, 2022 (%)

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Food Packaging Market Segmentation by Packaging Materials

The key packaging materials in the food packaging market are flexible packaging, rigid plastics, paper & board, rigid metal, and glass. In 2022, the flexible packaging market was the most consumed pack material, followed by rigid plastics. Furthermore, flexible packaging is anticipated to record the fastest CAGR during 2022–27, followed by glass.

Food Packaging Market Analysis by Packaging Materials, 2022 (%)

Food Packaging Market Analysis by Packaging Materials, 2022 (%)

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Latest News

  • In January 2023, Nestlé launched its popular KitKat chocolate bars in a paper-wrapped packaging in Australia to achieve their sustainability goals.
  • In September 2022, GFS GmbH, Chovi company launched a 150ml Chovi Allioli branded dip/sauce in Germany. The plastic-pot shaped packaging mimics a traditional ceramic mortar that the sauce would be made in, delivering a visually appealing effect at retail stores and creating a recognizable brand identity.

Key Segments Covered in this Report

Food Packaging Market Packaging Materials Outlook (2017-2027)

  • Flexible Packaging
  • Rigid Plastics
  • Paper & Board
  • Rigid Metal
  • Glass

Food Packaging Market Sector Outlook (2017-2027)

  • Dairy & Soy Food
  • Bakery And Cereals
  • Dried Food
  • Savory Snacks
  • Others

Food Packaging Market Regional Outlook (2017-2027)

  • Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
  • The Americas
  • Western Europe
  • Eastern Europe

Scope

This report provides:

  • Multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive overview of the Packaging industry in Food.
  • Overview of the usage of different packaging materials across different industries in terms of the number of units, packaging share and growth rates during 2017–27, in addition to key packaging innovations for key industries in each of the categories analyzed.
  • Overview of the shift in the utilization of various pack materials across sectors.
  • Data and analysis including the number of units (millions) and growth rates for five pack materials viz. rigid plastics, rigid metal, glass, paper & board, flexible packaging, and others.
  • Pack sub-type, pack type, closure material, closure type, primary outer material, and primary outer type.

Key Highlights

  • Manufacturing and retailers seek latest information on how the market is evolving to formulate their sales and marketing strategies. There is also demand for authentic market data with a high level of detail. This report has been created to provide its readers with up-to-date information and analysis to uncover emerging opportunities of growth within the industry
  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the countries in the region, covering the key challenges and growth analysis, that can help companies gain insight into the country specific nuances
  • The analysts have also placed a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored in the region, than can help companies in revenue expansion

Reasons to Buy

  • Manufacturers and retailers seek latest information on how the market is evolving to formulate their sales and marketing strategies. There is also demand for authentic market data with a high level of detail.
  • This report has been created to provide its readers with up-to-date information and analysis to uncover emerging opportunities of growth within the industry globally.
  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the countries in specific regions, covering the key challenges, and future growth opportunities that can help companies gain insight into the country/region specific nuances.
  • The analysts have also placed a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored in the region, which can help companies in revenue expansion.

Table of Contents

Market Environment

Global Packaging Overview

Market Environment – Global Takeaways

External Packaging Influences

Packaging Innovations in 2022

Packaging Share Change by Material and Food Sectors – Global Overview

Pack Material Market in Food Industry – Global Overview

Pack Materials Market Size and Growth Analysis – Global Overview

Change in share in the Overall Packaging Industry by Regions, 2017-27

Change in Consumption Levels: Regions, 2017-27

Cross Sector Comparison by Pack Material – Global

Pack Material Growth Contribution by Sector (1/2)

Market Environment – Regional Overview

Asia-Pacific Overview

China Overview

India Overview

Middle East & Africa Overview

Saudi Arabia Overview

Egypt Overview

Americas Overview

The US Overview

Brazil Overview

Western Europe Overview

Germany Overview

The UK Overview

Eastern Europe Overview

Türkiye Overview

Poland Overview

Analysis by Pack Material – Rigid Plastics

Rigid Plastics – Growth analysis by pack type and pack sub type

Rigid Plastics – Growth analysis by closure material and closure type

Rigid Plastics – Growth analysis by primary outer material and primary outer type

Rigid Plastics – Volume by sectors and change in share

Analysis by Pack Material – Rigid Metal

Rigid Metal – Growth analysis by pack type and pack sub type

Rigid Metal – Growth analysis by closure material and closure type

Rigid Metal – Growth analysis by primary outer material and primary outer type

Rigid Metal – Volume by sectors and change in share

Analysis by Pack Material – Paper & Board

Paper & Board – Growth analysis by pack type and pack sub type

Paper & Board – Growth analysis by closure material and closure type

Paper & Board – Growth analysis by primary outer material and primary outer type

Paper & Board – Volume by sectors and change in share

Analysis by Pack Material – Flexible Packaging

Flexible Packaging – Growth analysis by pack type and pack sub type

Flexible Packaging – Growth analysis by closure material and closure type

Flexible Packaging – Growth analysis by primary outer material and primary outer type

Flexible Packaging – Volume by sectors and change in share

Analysis by Pack Material – Glass

Glass – Growth analysis by pack type and pack sub type

Glass – Growth analysis by closure material and closure type

Glass – Growth analysis by primary outer material and primary outer type

Glass – Volume by sectors and change in share

Appendix and Definitions

Appendix

Definitions

Methodology

Table

Global – top contributing sectors, 2022

Global – fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Pack material market in food industry – global overview

Use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Asia-Pacific top contributing sectors, 2022

Asia-Pacific fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

China: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

China: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

India: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

India: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Middle East & Africa – top contributing sectors, 2022

Middle East & Africa – fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Saudi Arabia: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Saudi Arabia: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Egypt: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Egypt: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Americas – top contributing sectors, 2022

Americas – fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

The US: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

The US: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Brazil: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Brazil: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Western Europe – top contributing sectors, 2022

Western Europe – fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Germany : fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Germany: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

The UK: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

The UK: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Eastern Europe – top contributing sectors, 2022

Eastern Europe – fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Türkiye: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Türkiye: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Poland: fastest growing sectors, 2022-27

Poland: use of pack material (in billion pack units) by sectors, 2022

Figures

Global – key pack materials by volume (units), 2017 vs 2022 vs. 2027

Packaging share change by material and food sectors – global overview

Pack material market size (in billion pack units) , 2017-27

Pack material growth contribution by sector

Asia-Pacific key pack materials by volume (units), 2017 vs 2022 vs. 2027

Packaging share change by material and food sectors in Asia-Pacific

Growth analysis by food sectors – Asia-Pacific

China: pack material shares

China: share by food sectors

India: pack material shares

India: share by food sectors

Middle East & Africa – key pack materials by volume (units), 2017 vs 2022 vs. 2027

Packaging share change by material and food sectors in Middle East & Africa

Growth analysis by food sectors – Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia: pack material shares

Saudi Arabia: share by food sectors

Egypt: pack material shares

Egypt: share by food sectors

Americas – key pack materials by volume (units), 2017 vs 2022 vs. 2027

Packaging share change by material and food sectors in the Americas

Growth analysis by food sectors – Americas

The US: pack material shares

The US: share by food sectors

Brazil: pack material shares

Brazil: share by food sectors

Western Europe – key pack materials by volume (units), 2017 vs 2022 vs. 2027

Packaging share change by material and food sectors in Western Europe

Growth analysis by food sectors – Western Europe

Germany: pack material shares

Germany: share by food sectors

The UK: pack material shares

The UK: share by food sectors

Eastern Europe – key pack materials by volume (units), 2017 vs 2022 vs. 2027

Packaging share change by material and food sectors in Eastern Europe

Growth analysis by food sectors – Eastern Europe

Türkiye: pack material shares

Türkiye: share by food sectors

Poland:pack material shares

Poland: share by food sectors

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