PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1751583
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1751583
The global molded fiber packaging market was estimated at USD 8.59 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2025 to 2030. Growing consumer-driven demand for sustainable and environmentally- friendly packaging solutions is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
Eggs are packaged in molded fiber trays and clamshells, which are then sold to restaurants, foodservice operators, and individual buyers. In addition, per capita egg consumption is increasing on a yearly basis in the world. Thus, the rising consumption of eggs, owing to the expanding population, associated health benefits, and increasing demand for higher protein intake, is anticipated to drive the demand for molded fiber packaging products, thereby propelling the market growth.
The rising consumption of eggs has increased the production of eggs. The graph below represents the total production of eggs in the world in the year 2020. Eggs are packed in plastic as well as molded fiber trays and clamshells, which are further sold to retail chains and foodservice operators. The U.S., Netherlands, and Turkey are among the top exporters of eggs in the world. Molded fiber packaging can also be used for the storage and transportation of eggs, which is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Apart from eggs, fruits such as apples, avocadoes, guavas, and oranges are packaged in molded fiber packaging products such as trays. Factors such as growing population, rising disposable income, and the growing trend of a healthy lifestyle are expected to drive the demand for fresh fruits in the coming years. This is expected to augment the demand for molded fiber packaging over the forecast period.
Manufacturers are striving to maintain a healthy competitive environment across market space by implementing various strategies. For instance, in January 2024, Genpak launched a new sustainable molded fiber packaging line called the revamped Harvest Fiber, which includes hinged food service containers, trays, and tableware made from renewable fibers with no intentionally added PFAS. These containers are microwaveable and suitable for both hot and cold food applications, designed to meet the needs of foodservice operators by combining environmental sustainability with reliable performance and durability. The packaging is also BPI Certified Commercially Compostable and USDA BioPreferred, offering a practical and economical solution for restaurants facing increasing regulations against PFAS, while maintaining meal integrity for in-house and off-premises dining.
Global Molded Fiber Packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at regional, and country levels and provides an analysis on latest industry trends and opportunities in each of sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For purpose of this study, Grand View Research has segmented global molded fiber packaging market report on the basis of source, molded type, product, end-use, and region: