PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908228
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1908228
U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product, By End-use, And Segment Forecasts, 2026 - 2033
U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market Summary
The U.S. PET rigid thermoform plastic packaging market size was estimated at USD 816.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,117.2 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2026 to 2033. The market is driven by rising demand for lightweight, durable, and recyclable packaging across food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors.
In addition, strong growth in fresh produce, ready-to-eat meals, and retail-ready packaging, supported by stringent sustainability goals and well-established PET recycling infrastructure, continues to accelerate adoption.
One of the most significant drivers of PET rigid thermoform packaging in the U.S. is the shift in consumer lifestyles toward convenience and ready-to-eat food options. A January 2025 press release by Euromonitor International, stated that in 2024, roughly one in every six U.S. adult altered their eating habits by substituting at least one traditional meal with a convenience food item. The share of residents replacing meals with snacks increased from 14% in 2023 to 17% in 2024. This trend highlights the rising demand for portable, quick, and easy-to-consume options, as consumers increasingly prioritize convenience to match their fast-paced lifestyles.
With increasingly busy schedules and dual-income households becoming the norm, consumers are seeking products that reduce preparation time while maintaining quality. PET rigid thermoform containers, such as trays, clamshells, and bowls, are ideal for packaging ready-to-eat meals, as they are durable, lightweight, and provide excellent product visibility. This type of packaging supports single-serve portions, extended shelf life, and ease of handling, directly catering to modern consumption habits.
The steady growth in U.S. limited-service restaurant sales, as illustrated in the chart, from USD 327 billion in 2020 to a projected USD 532 billion in 2025, highlights the rapid expansion of quick-service, fast-casual, and on-the-go dining formats. These formats rely heavily on speed, portability, and efficient meal delivery, all which fuel demand for durable, hygienic, and visually appealing packaging solutions.
U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic 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. PET rigid thermoform plastic packaging market report based on product, and end use:
- Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Containers/Boxes
- Trays & Lids
- Clamshells
- Blister Pack
- Cups
- Others
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Food & Beverages
- Electronics
- Personal Care & Cosmetics
- Pharmaceuticals
- Homecare
- Others
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 (USD Million)
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging 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. Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3.3. Manufacturing Trends
- 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. U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 4.2.1. Containers/Boxes
- 4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.2. Trays & Lids
- 4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.3. Clamshells
- 4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.4. Blister Pack
- 4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.5. Cups
- 4.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.6. Others
- 4.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 4.2.1. Containers/Boxes
Chapter 5. U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
- 5.2.1. Food & Beverages
- 5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.2. Pharmaceuticals
- 5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.3. Homecare
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.4. Personal Care & Cosmetics
- 5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.5. Electronics
- 5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.6. Others
- 5.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- 5.2.1. Food & Beverages
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. Key Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 6.2. Vendor Landscape
- 6.2.1. Company Categorization
- 6.2.2. List of Potential Customers
- 6.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 6.3.1. Company Market Position Analysis
- 6.3.2. Strategy Mapping
- 6.3.2.1. Expansions
- 6.3.2.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 6.3.2.3. Collaborations
- 6.3.2.4. New Product Launches
- 6.3.2.5. Others
Chapter 7. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
- 7.1. TOPPAN Holdings Inc.
- 7.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.2. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
- 7.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.3. Sabert Corporation
- 7.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.4. Genpak LLC
- 7.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.5. Anchor Packaging LLC
- 7.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6. Placon
- 7.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.7. WINPAK LTD.
- 7.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.8. Display Pack
- 7.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.9. EasyPak
- 7.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 7.10. Huhtamaki
- 7.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.10.3. Product Benchmarking
List of Tables
- Table 1 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Product, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 2 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Containers/Boxes, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 3 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Trays & Lids, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 4 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Clamshells, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 5 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Blister Pack, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 6 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Cups, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 7 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by Others, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 8 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, by End Use, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 9 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Food & Beverages, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 10 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Pharmaceuticals, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 11 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Homecare, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 12 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Personal Care & Cosmetics, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 13 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Electronics, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
- Table 14 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging market estimates and forecasts, in Others, 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 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market- Market Snapshot
- Fig. 8 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market- Segment Snapshot
- Fig. 9 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market- Competitive Landscape Snapshot
- Fig. 10 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: Value Chain Analysis
- Fig. 11 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: Porter's Five Force Analysis
- Fig. 12 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: PESTEL Analysis
- Fig. 13 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: Product Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 14 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: End Use Movement Analysis, 2025 & 2033
- Fig. 15 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: Company Positioning Analysis
- Fig. 16 U.S. PET Rigid Thermoform Plastic Packaging Market: Strategy Mapping
