PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1386916
PUBLISHER: Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1386916
US Egg Packaging
US Demand for Egg Packaging is forecast to grow 1.3% per year to $991 million in 2027. Demand will be supported by the growing usage of higher value materials for egg cartons due to sustainability concerns. Although, demand will be restrained by a somewhat weak outlook for egg consumption as dietary choices continue to evolve.
This report covers egg packaging demand by Material, Market, Application, and Product, along with a discussion of key suppliers. Data are provided in dollar value and units.
Materials for egg packaging include:
- Rigid and flexible plastic
- EPS foam
- Molded pulp/molded fiber
- Paperboard
Markets for egg packaging include:
- Retail
- Foodservice
Applications for egg packaging include:
- Shell Eggs
- Processed Eggs
Product formats for egg packaging include:
- Egg cartons
- Egg flats/trays
- Gable top cartons
- Pails
- Pouches and bags
- Corrugated boxes
- Other formats such as jugs, cups, and bag-in-box
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for egg packaging for retail and foodservice applications, including key trends in material and market segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts for 2027 and 2032, with annual data and year-by-year market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in both dollar value and units. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market share.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
Report Details
Study Scope & Product Description
Short-Term Egg Packaging Trends
3. Overview
Historical Market Trends
Packaging Formats (Rigid vs. Flexible)
Packaging Product Overview
Markets Trends
Demand by Market
Retail Packaging
Foodservice Packaging
Pricing Trends
Factors Impacting Egg Packaging Demand
Egg Production Trends
Sustainability Initiatives
Product Innovation
4. Packaging Materials
Demand by Material
Rigid Plastic
Molded Fiber/Molded Pulp
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam
Paperboard
Flexible Plastic
5. Applications
Demand by Application
Shell Eggs
Shell Egg Consumption Outlook
Demand by Packaging Type
Demand by Material
Processed Eggs (Liquid, Frozen, Powdered, & Ready-to-Eat)
Processed Egg Production Outlook
Demand by Packaging Type
Demand by Material
6. Egg Cartons & Trays
Egg Cartons
Demand by Carton Size
Demand by Material
Material Performance Comparisons
Molded Pulp/Molded Fiber
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Foam
Rigid Plastic
Trays (Filler Flats)
7. Processed Egg Packaging
Packaging Demand by Type
Gable Top Cartons
Pouches & Bags
Corrugated Boxes
Pails
All Other Processed Egg Packaging
8. Key Suppliers & Industry Trends
Industry Composition
Egg Packaging Market Share
Brødrene Hartmann
Pactiv Evergreen
Tekni-Plex
Sonoco Products
Huhtamaki
Other Leading Egg Packaging Suppliers
Mergers & Acquisitions
9. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Consumer Spending
Retail Sales
