PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1801038
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1801038
Egg Packaging Market Report by Product Type (Cartons, Trays, Containers, and Others), Material (Moulded Paper, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polystyrene), Application (Retailing, Transportation, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
The global egg packaging market size reached USD 5.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 7.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.48% during 2025-2033. The market is driven by the increasing consumption of egg across the globe, growing demand for convenience foods, expansion of the retail and e-commerce sector, rapid advancements in packaging technology, imposition of stringent food safety regulations, heightened concerns about sustainability, and the rising urbanization.
Egg Packaging Market Trends:
Increasing Consumption of Egg
The rising egg consumption worldwide is one of the key drivers for the growth of the egg packaging market. Eggs are a convenient and economical source of high-quality protein, making them a dietary staple. 261 million cases of eggs were produced in the United States in 2022. Of which, over half were sold as shell eggs through retail channels. More than one-fourth of the eggs produced were converted into products for food service, manufacturing, retail, and export markets. This growing demand is triggering the need for packaging solutions that will guarantee the safe transportation of eggs from one place to another. The egg packaging market forecast indicates continued growth, driven by the increasing consumption of eggs and the rising need for effective and sustainable packaging solutions to meet the demands of global transportation and distribution.
Growing Demand for Convenience Foods
The growing demand for convenience foods has been contributing significantly to the demand for egg packaging. Busy lifestyles with busy schedules and reduced time to cook meals have motivated the majority of consumers to seek convenient, easy, ready-to-eat (RTE) or quick-to-cook food items. According to this trend, the market for convenience foods will reach US$ 782.7 billion by 2032 at a compound annual growth rate of 5.47%. Eggs are particularly suitable to this category due to their ease of preparation and versatility. Eggs have also been found to be a source of protein. They are also packed with heart-healthy unsaturated fats and are a rich source of essential nutrients, such as vitamin B6, B12, and vitamin D. This has spurred the development of a range of egg convenience foods, such as pre-cooked eggs, egg salads, and egg snacks, all requiring special packaging for maintaining quality and freshness.
Expansion of Retail Chains and E-commerce Platforms
The mass upscaling of retail chains and online channels is having a positive impact on the size of the egg packaging market. The development of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and online food stores has expanded the availability and accessibility of eggs to more consumers. The Indian retail industry has a robust size of the market, ranking fourth globally and contributing over 10% to the GDP of India. The sector was valued at an astounding INR 91,891 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a rate of more than 13% CAGR till 2027. In addition, the e-commerce segment is projected to be worth US$ 350 billion in 2030. It expanded 21.5% in 2022 at a value of US$ 74.8 billion. The trip has increased demand for effective retail and online-store packaging solutions so that eggs stay safe and fresh during long supply chains and at-home deliveries.
Egg Packaging Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Product Type:
- Cartons
- Trays
- Containers
- Others
Cartons accounts for the majority of the market share
According to the egg packaging market report and trends, cartons had the largest market share since they are most favored due to their durability, ease of handling, and great protective qualities. Furthermore, these are made from a variety of materials such as molded pulp, plastic, and recycled paper, which offer a balance of durability and environment-friendliness. Moreover, the rising demand for cartons based on their configuration, with individual compartments that minimize breakage by protecting every egg while it is being transported and stored, is positively impacting the egg packaging market value.
Breakup by Material:
- Moulded Paper
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polystyrene
Moulded paper holds the largest share of the industry
As per the egg packaging market outlook and forecast, moulded paper accounted for the largest market share owing to its eco-friendly attributes, cost-effectiveness, and superior protective qualities. In addition, it is composed of recycled paper and different natural fibers, showcasing the growing consumer appetite for environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Moreover, these cartons offer excellent cushioning and shock absorption, reducing the chances of egg breakage during transport and handling. Moreover, moulded paper packaging is adaptable and can be effortlessly tailored with different shapes, sizes, and branding choices, thereby enhancing the egg packaging market share.
Breakup by Application:
- Retailing
- Transportation
- Others
Retailing represents the leading market segment
Based on the egg packaging market overview, retailing was the largest segment. It includes eggs distribution via supermarkets, grocery stores, and the Internet. The increasing demand for egg packaging in retailing, due to the increasing need to preserve eggs' integrity and freshness and to provide convenient features like easy handling, understandable labeling, and tamper evidence, is driving the market growth. Additionally, the growth of online shopping for groceries, increasing the demand for strong and secure packaging that can handle the challenges of delivery, is enhancing the egg packaging market revenue.
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific leads the market, accounting for the largest egg packaging market share
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific represents the largest regional market for egg packaging.
As per the egg packaging market analysis and research report, Asia Pacific dominated the market share, driven by several factors, including its large and rapidly growing population, increasing urbanization, and rising income levels. Additionally, the expansion of modern retail infrastructures, coupled with a growing awareness of food safety and quality, is bolstering the market growth. Along with this, the massive consumer base and robust agricultural sector in the region are contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, the ongoing push for sustainable packaging solutions in response to environmental concerns, spurring innovations in biodegradable and recyclable materials, is positively favoring the egg packaging industry.
Competitive Landscape:
- The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the major market players in the egg packaging industry include Brodrene Hartmann A/S, CKF Inc., Celluloses De La Loire, Dynamic Fibre Moulding (Pty) Ltd., Dispak Limited, Huhtamaki Oyj, Mauser Packaging Solutions, Ovotherm International Handels GmbH, Pactiv LLC (Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd.), Sanovo Technology Group, Sonoco Products Company, etc.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
- The major egg packaging companies are focusing on innovation, sustainability, and strategic expansion to maintain and enhance their market positions. They are investing in developing eco-friendly packaging solutions and incorporating biodegradable and recyclable materials to meet the growing consumer demand for sustainable products. Moreover, leading players are leveraging advanced technologies to improve the durability and functionality of their packaging to ensure that eggs are better protected during transportation and storage. Additionally, they are expanding their geographical footprint through mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships to capitalize on the growth potential of emerging markets.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global egg packaging market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global egg packaging market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global egg packaging market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global egg packaging market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global egg packaging market based on the product type?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global egg packaging market based on the material?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global egg packaging market based on the application?
- 8.What are the key regions in the global egg packaging market?
- 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global egg packaging market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Egg Packaging Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product Type
- 6.1 Cartons
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Trays
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Containers
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 Others
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Material
- 7.1 Moulded Paper
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Polyethylene Terephthalate
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Polystyrene
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Retailing
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Transportation
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Others
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.2 Asia Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Competitive Landscape
- 13.1 Market Structure
- 13.2 Key Players
- 13.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 13.3.1 Brodrene Hartmann A/S
- 13.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.1.3 Financials
- 13.3.2 CKF Inc.
- 13.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Celluloses De La Loire
- 13.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.4 Dynamic Fibre Moulding (Pty) Ltd.
- 13.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.5 Dispak Limited
- 13.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.6 Huhtamaki Oyj
- 13.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.6.3 Financials
- 13.3.7 Mauser Packaging Solutions
- 13.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.8 Ovotherm International Handels GmbH
- 13.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.9 Pactiv LLC (Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd.)
- 13.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.9.3 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.10 Sanovo Technology Group
- 13.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.11 Sonoco Products Company
- 13.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 13.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 13.3.11.3 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.11.4 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.1 Brodrene Hartmann A/S
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 4: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Breakup by Product Type (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Breakup by Material (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Egg Packaging (Cartons) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 9: Global: Egg Packaging (Cartons) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: Egg Packaging (Trays) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 11: Global: Egg Packaging (Trays) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 12: Global: Egg Packaging (Containers) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Egg Packaging (Containers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Egg Packaging (Other Product Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Egg Packaging (Other Product Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Egg Packaging (Moulded Paper) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Egg Packaging (Moulded Paper) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Egg Packaging (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Egg Packaging (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Egg Packaging (Polystyrene) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Egg Packaging (Polystyrene) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Egg Packaging (Retailing) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Egg Packaging (Retailing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Egg Packaging (Transportation) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Egg Packaging (Transportation) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: Global: Egg Packaging (Other Applications) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: Global: Egg Packaging (Other Applications) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: North America: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: North America: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: United States: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: United States: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Canada: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Canada: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: Asia Pacific: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: Asia Pacific: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: China: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: China: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 38: Japan: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 39: Japan: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 40: India: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 41: India: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 42: South Korea: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 43: South Korea: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: Australia: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 45: Australia: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: Indonesia: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 47: Indonesia: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: Others: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 49: Others: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 50: Europe: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 51: Europe: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 52: Germany: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 53: Germany: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 54: France: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 55: France: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 56: United Kingdom: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 57: United Kingdom: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 58: Italy: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 59: Italy: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 60: Spain: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 61: Spain: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 62: Russia: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 63: Russia: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 64: Others: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 65: Others: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 66: Latin America: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 67: Latin America: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 68: Brazil: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 69: Brazil: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 70: Mexico: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 71: Mexico: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 72: Others: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 73: Others: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 74: Middle East and Africa: Egg Packaging Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 75: Middle East and Africa: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 76: Global: Egg Packaging Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 77: Global: Egg Packaging Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 78: Global: Egg Packaging Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Material (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Egg Packaging Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 7: Global: Egg Packaging Market: Key Players
