PUBLISHER: The Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1886186
PUBLISHER: The Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1886186
Global Food Packaging
The global market for food packaging totaled over $340 billion in 2024. Volume demand
for these products is expected to increase 4.2% per year to 3.6 trillion units in 2029, with
market value reaching $422 billion. Growth will be supported by a favorable shift in
product mix toward higher-value formats, as well as increasing adoption of retail
packaging in developing economies.
This report covers the global food packaging market by product, material, market, and
region. Demand is presented in units and US dollars.
Sales by product are presented for:
Rigid Containers
Boxes & Cartons
Other Rigid Food Packaging
Bags & Pouches
Other Flexible Food Packaging
Sales by material are presented for:
Plastic
Paper & Paperboard
Other Materials
Sales by market are presented for:
Meat & Poultry
Seafood
Prepared Foods
Dairy Foods
Baked Goods
Sauces & Condiments
Processed Fruits & Vegetables
Snack Foods & Candy
Other Food
Sales are presented for 18 countries in the following regions:
North America
Central and South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast
Scope of the report:
This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the global food packaging market,
including key trends in products, materials, markets, and regions. Historical data are
provided for 2014, 2019, and 2024 for demand, with forecasts for 2029 and 2034. In
addition, annual historical and forecast data is provided for selected time series. Data
are provided in US dollars and units. Also included are analyses of key industry players
and their global market share.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Figure 1-1. Global Food Packaging Market
Study Scope & Product Descriptions
What is Included in this Report
Types of Packaging Used by the Food Industry
Materials Used to Make Food Packaging
Applications for Food Packaging
Food Packaging Product Examples with Pictures
Key Trends in Global Food Packaging
Historical Market Trends & Growth Drivers
Regional Food Packaging Overview
Food Packaging Formats (Rigid vs. Flexible)
Packaging Use & Market Growth Vary by Food Category
Pricing, Product Mix, &Recent Inflation
Factors Impacting Food Packaging Demand
Consumer Incomes Key to Spending on Processed Food
Global Food Production Outlook
Food Retail Trends
Foodservice Industry Outlook & Regional Trends
Food Processing Technology & Its Impact on Packaging
Food Safety & the Role of Packaging
Regulations & Standards
Sustainability Initiatives
Use of Alternative Packaging Materials
Rigid Food Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Rigid Food Packaging Trends
Rigid Food Packaging Products
Rigid Food Packaging Leading Suppliers
Flexible Food Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Food Packaging Trends
Flexible Food Packaging Products
Flexible Food Packaging Leading Suppliers
Materials Competition in Food Packaging
Food Packaging Demand by Material
Plastic Food Packaging
Paper & Paperboard Food Packaging
Other Materials
Meat & Poultry Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Seafood Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Prepared Foods Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Dairy Foods Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Baked Goods Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Sauces & Condiments Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Processed Fruits & Vegetables Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Snack Foods & Candy Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
Other Food Packaging Applications
Scope & Product Description
Regional Trends
Packaging Trends
Materials Competition
North America
North America: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
North America: Regional Market Overview
North America: Demand by Food Category
North America: Materials Competition
North America: Market Share
United States
Mexico
Canada
Central & South America
Central & South America: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
Central & South America: Demand by Packaging Type
Central & South America: Demand by Food Category
Central & South America: Materials Competition
Central & South America: Market Share
Brazil
Other Central & South America
Western Europe
Western Europe: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
Western Europe: Regional Overview
Western Europe: Demand by Food Category
Western Europe: Materials Competition
Western Europe: Market Share
Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
OtherWestern Europe
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
Eastern Europe: Regional Overview
Eastern Europe: Demand by Food Category
Eastern Europe: Materials Competition
Eastern Europe: Market Share
Russia
Poland
Other Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Asia/Pacific: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
Asia/Pacific: Regional Overview
Asia/Pacific: Demand by Food Category
Asia/Pacific: Materials Competition
Asia/Pacific: Market Share
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Southeast Asia
Other Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast
Africa/Mideast: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
Africa/Mideast: Regional Overview
Africa/Mideast: Demand by Food Category
Africa/Mideast: Materials Competition
Africa/Mideast: Market Share
Africa
Middle East
Industry Structure
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of Industry Participants
Appendix
Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Data Changes from Previous Version
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Country Lists by Region
Macroeconomic Assumptions
