PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814037
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1814037
The U.S. feed packaging market size was estimated at USD 2.95 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 4.98 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2033. The growing demand for high-quality and safe animal nutrition, driven by the large-scale livestock and pet food industries, is fueling the feed packaging market in the U.S. In addition, the rise in sustainable and convenient packaging formats is encouraging innovation among manufacturers.
The surge in pet ownership continues to be a major factor behind the U.S. feed packaging market. Over 70% of U.S. households own pets, and shelter intake trends, roughly 6.5 million cats and dogs entered shelters in 2024, with 4.8 million adopted in 2023, underscore a pet boom boosting demand for pet food packaging. Brands offer consumer-friendly formats such as flexible pouches, resealable zipper bags, and portion-controlled packs to meet these needs, and packaging innovation supports both convenience and branding.
Rapid expansion of e-commerce channels for feed, including both small-scale pet treats and large-scale livestock feeds, has spurred demand for packaging able to endure transit. In the U.S., e-commerce growth has driven a shift toward protective, durable packaging solutions suited to shipping logistics. Simultaneously, bulk packaging forms, such as woven polypropylene bags, HDPE sacks, and silo totes, are crucial in livestock and aquaculture feed, offering economy, automation compatibility, and moisture resistance in large-volume supply chains.
Strict regulatory compliance and environmental pressures are transforming the U.S. feed packaging industry. Authorities such as the FDA and USDA enforce strict labeling and hygiene standards, encouraging packaging designs that clearly show net content, origin, and shelf life, while also preventing tampering. Moreover, increasing consumer and institutional demand for sustainable materials is speeding up the move toward biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable packaging. Producers are adopting bioplastics, recycled paper, and mono-material flexible films to reduce waste and carbon footprint, aligning with broader food industry trends and regulatory mandates, particularly in states such as California.
U.S. Feed Packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at a country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. feed packaging market report based on material, packaging type, end use, packaging format, and feed type: