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PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1869993
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1869993
Sustainable Packaging For Food Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Paper, Plastic, Metal, Glass), By Type (Flexible, Rigid, Semi-rigid), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
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Sustainable Packaging For Food Market Summary
The global sustainable packaging for food market size was estimated at USD 72.41 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 139.14 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven by increasing consumer demand for eco-friendly and recyclable packaging, alongside stringent government regulations promoting waste reduction and sustainability in the food industry.
Consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions is on the rise, with individuals increasingly seeking products that align with their environmental values. This shift in consumer behavior is prompting brands to adopt sustainable packaging materials and practices to meet these expectations. For instance, companies like ITC Ltd have reported a 2.4-fold increase in the use of sustainable plastic alternatives over 2022 to 2025, reflecting a broader industry trend towards sustainability.
Regulatory pressures are also playing a pivotal role in shaping the sustainable packaging landscape. Governments worldwide are implementing stringent regulations to curb plastic waste and promote recycling. In the U.S., states such as California and New York have enacted bans on single-use plastics, compelling businesses to explore alternative materials such as molded fiber and bagasse. Similarly, the European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive mandates compostable packaging for takeaway food, driving companies to adopt more sustainable practices.
Technological advancements are further accelerating the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions. Innovations in materials science have led to the development of biodegradable and compostable packaging options, such as bioplastics derived from renewable sources such as corn starch and sugarcane. These materials offer comparable performance to traditional plastics while reducing environmental impact. Companies such as Xampla are pioneering the use of plant protein-based packaging, aiming to replace billions of single-use plastic products with biodegradable alternatives.
The rise of e-commerce and food delivery services has also contributed to the demand for sustainable packaging. With the increasing popularity of online grocery shopping and meal delivery platforms, there is a growing need for packaging that ensures product safety and quality while minimizing environmental impact. For example, Uber Eats has partnered with companies offering eco-friendly packaging solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of food delivery services. This trend underscores the importance of sustainable packaging in meeting the needs of modern consumers and businesses alike.
Global Sustainable Packaging For Food Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at a global 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 global sustainable packaging for food market report based on material, type, and region:
- Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Plastic
- Paper
- Glass
- Metal
- Others
- Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Rigid
- Flexible
- Semi-rigid
- Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Product Code: GVR-4-68040-783-8
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.1.1. Market Segmentation
- 1.1.2. Market Definition
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.2. Manufacturing/Technology Trends
- 3.3.3. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.5.4. Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2.1. Plastic
- 4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.2. Paper
- 4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.3. Glass
- 4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.4. Metal
- 4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.5. Others
- 4.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.1. Plastic
Chapter 5. Global Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2.1. Rigid
- 5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Flexible
- 5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.3. Semi-rigid
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.1. Rigid
Chapter 6. Global Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. U.S.
- 6.3.2.1. U.S. Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Canada
- 6.3.3.1. Canada Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.3.4. Mexico
- 6.3.4.1. Mexico Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.2. Germany
- 6.4.2.1. Germany Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.3. UK
- 6.4.3.1. UK Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.4. France
- 6.4.4.1. France Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.5. Italy
- 6.4.5.1. Italy Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.4.6. Spain
- 6.4.6.1. Spain Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.2. China
- 6.5.2.1. China Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.3. India
- 6.5.3.1. India Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.4. Japan
- 6.5.4.1. Japan Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.5. South Korea
- 6.5.5.1. South Korea Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.5.6. Australia
- 6.5.6.1. Australia Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6. Latin America
- 6.6.1. Latin America Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.2. Brazil
- 6.6.2.1. Brazil Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.6.3. Argentina
- 6.6.3.1. Argentina Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.3. UAE
- 6.7.3.1. UAE Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 6.7.4. South Africa
- 6.7.4.1. South Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.5. Strategy Mapping
- 7.5.1. Expansions
- 7.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 7.5.3. Collaborations
- 7.5.4. New Product Launches
- 7.5.5. Others
Chapter 8. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
- 8.1. Amcor plc
- 8.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.2. Sealed Air
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.3. Sonoco Products Company
- 8.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4. Huhtamaki
- 8.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5. ProAmpac
- 8.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6. Graphic Packaging International, LLC
- 8.6.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7. Smurfit Westrock
- 8.7.1. Company Overview
- 8.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.8. Mondi
- 8.8.1. Company Overview
- 8.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.9. Stora Enso
- 8.9.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.10. Tetra Pak
- 8.10.1. Company Overview
- 8.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.11. SIG
- 8.11.1. Company Overview
- 8.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.12. Constantia Flexibles
- 8.12.1. Company Overview
- 8.12.2. Financial Performance
- 8.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.13. Greiner Packaging
- 8.13.1. Company Overview
- 8.13.2. Financial Performance
- 8.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.14. Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
- 8.14.1. Company Overview
- 8.14.2. Financial Performance
- 8.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.15. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
- 8.15.1. Company Overview
- 8.15.2. Financial Performance
- 8.15.3. Product Benchmarking
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List of Tables
- Table 1. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 2. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Plastic, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 3. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Paper, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 4. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Glass, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 5. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Metal, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 6. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 7. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 8. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, in Flexible, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 9. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, in Rigid, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 10. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, in Semi-rigid, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 11. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Region, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 12. North America Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 13. North America Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 14. North America Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 15. U.S. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 16. U.S. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 17. U.S. Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 18. Canada Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 19. Canada Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 20. Canada Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 21. Mexico Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 22. Mexico Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 23. Mexico Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 24. Europe Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 25. Europe Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 26. Europe Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 27. Germany Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 28. Germany Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 29. Germany Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 30. UK Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 31. UK Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 32. UK Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 33. France Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 34. France Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 35. France Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 36. Italy Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 37. Italy Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 38. Italy Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 39. Spain Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 40. Spain Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 41. Spain Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 42. Asia Pacific Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 43. Asia Pacific Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 44. Asia Pacific Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 45. China Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 46. China Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 47. China Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 48. Japan Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 49. Japan Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 50. Japan Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 51. India Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 52. India Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 53. India Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 54. Australia Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 55. Australia Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 56. Australia Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 57. South Korea Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 58. South Korea Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 59. South Korea Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 60. Latin America Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 61. Latin America Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 62. Latin America Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 63. Brazil Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 64. Brazil Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 65. Brazil Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 66. Argentina Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 67. Argentina Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 68. Argentina Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 69. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 70. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 71. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 72. Saudi Arabia Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 73. Saudi Arabia Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 74. Saudi Arabia Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 75. UAE Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 76. UAE Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 77. UAE Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 78. South Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 79. South Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 80. South Africa Sustainable Packaging for Food market estimates and forecasts, by Material, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 Information Procurement
- Fig. 2 Primary Research Pattern
- Fig. 3 Primary Research Process
- Fig. 4 Market Research Approaches - Bottom-Up Approach
- Fig. 5 Market Research Approaches - Top-Down Approach
- Fig. 6 Market Research Approaches - Combined Approach
- Fig. 7 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market- Market Snapshot
- Fig. 8 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market- Segment Snapshot
- Fig. 9 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market- Competitive Landscape Snapshot
- Fig. 10 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Value Chain Analysis
- Fig. 11 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Porter's Five Force Analysis
- Fig. 12 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: PESTEL Analysis
- Fig. 13 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 14 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 15 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- Fig. 16 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Company Positioning Analysis
- Fig. 17 Sustainable Packaging for Food Market: Strategy Mapping
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