Global Foam Food Container Market Research Report Information by Material, by Product type, by Size/Capacity, by Application(Foodservice, Retail, and Others), by End-Use(Commercial Use, Household Use, and Others) Forecast till 2032

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Global Foam Food Container Market Research Report Information by Material (Polystyrene(EPS), Polyurethane, Polypropylene and Others), by Product type(Hinged Clamshell Containers, Plates, Bowls, Trays, Cups, Lids and Others), by Size/Capacity (Small (1-2 servings), Medium(3-5 servings) and Large(6+ servings)), by Application(Foodservice(Quick Service Restaurants(QSR) and Full-Service Restaurants, Cafeterias, Catering, Food Trucks and Others), Retail(Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail and Others), and Others), by End-Use(Commercial Use(Restaurants, Catering Services, Cafeterias, Institutions(Schools, Hospitals) and Others), Household Use (Takeaway/Delivery, Outdoor Events and Parties and Others), and Others) Forecast till 2032

Market Overview

The demand for convenient food packaging solutions is the primary factor driving the steady growth of the global foam food container market. Foam containers are frequently employed in fast food establishments, food delivery services, and a variety of food packaging applications due to their affordability, thermal insulation, and lightweight nature. In 2023, the market generated sales of USD 17.859,08 million. This figure is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.72% from 2024 to 2032, culminating in USD 26.9372 million by the end of the forecast. The foam food container market is being driven by a combination of factors, including the increasing demand for single-use packaging in the food and beverage industries, the increasing number of quick-service restaurants, and the increasing per capita disposable income.

Market segment insights

Based on the material, this segment comprises Polystyrene (EPS), Polyurethane, Polypropylene, and Others.

This segment comprises Hinged Clamshell Containers, Plates, Bowls, Trays, Cups, Lids, and Others, as determined by product classification. The global market was dominated by the Hinged Clamshell Containers segment in 2024, and the Bowls segment is expected to experience the most rapid growth during the forecast period.

This segment is divided into three categories: Small (1-2 servings), Medium (3-5 servings), and Large (6+ servings). Small (1-2 servings) is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period, while the Medium (3-5 servings) segment dominated the global market in 2024.

By application, this segment comprises Foodservice (Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and Full-Service Restaurants, Cafeterias, Catering, Food Trucks, and Others), Retail (Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail, and Others), and Others.

This segment comprises Commercial Use (Restaurants, Catering Services, Cafeterias, Institutions (Schools, Hospitals), and Others), Household Use (Takeaway/Delivery, Outdoor Events and Parties, and Others), and Others, as determined by End Use.

Regional Perspectives

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America are the regions into which the global Foam Food Container market is segmented. In 2024, the Asia-Pacific region dominated the global market, and it is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The demand for convenience and ready-to-eat food products, as well as the increasing adoption of cost-effective and lightweight packaging solutions, are the primary factors driving the rapid growth of the Asia Pacific Foam Food Container market.

Although polystyrene is the primary material used in traditional foam food containers, innovations in biodegradable and compostable foam are designed to transform the industry. Currently, companies are emphasizing investments in research and development to develop solutions that are both regulatory compliant and environmentally favorable, in response to the growing concerns of customers regarding ecological considerations.

Major Players

Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Huhtamaki Oyj, Dart Container Corporation, Genpak, LLC, Great Northern Corporation, Megafoam Containers Enterprise Sdn Bhd, Republic Plastics, Ltd, Packaging Resources Inc., Citi Pak, and SOLEMBA are among the main players in the market.

Product Code: MRFR/PNT/20869-HCR

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS ANALYSIS
- 1.1.1 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, By Material
- 1.1.2 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, By Product Type
- 1.1.3 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, By Size/Capacity
- 1.1.4 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, By Application
- 1.1.5 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, By End-Use
- 1.1.6 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, BY region

2 MARKET INTRODUCTION

2.1 DEFINITION
2.2 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
2.3 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
2.4 MARKET STRUCTURE
2.5 KEY BUYING CRITERIA

3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 OVERVIEW
3.2 DATA FLOW
- 3.2.1 Data Mining Process
3.3 PURCHASED DATABASE:
3.4 SECONDARY SOURCES:
- 3.4.1 Secondary Research data flow:
3.5 PRIMARY RESEARCH:
- 3.5.1 Primary Research DATA FLOW:
- 3.5.2 Primary Research: Number of Interviews conducted
- 3.5.3 Primary Research: Regional Coverage
3.6 APPROACHES FOR MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION:
- 3.6.1 Consumption & Net Trade Approach
- 3.6.2 Revenue Analysis Approach
3.7 DATA FORECASTING
- 3.7.1 Data forecasting Technique
3.8 DATA MODELING
- 3.8.1 microeconomic factor analysis:
- 3.8.2 Data modeling:
3.9 TEAMS AND ANALYST CONTRIBUTION

4 MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1 INTRODUCTION
4.2 DRIVERS
- 4.2.1 Growing demand for convenience and ready-to-eat food products
- 4.2.2 Increasing adoption of cost-effective and lightweight packaging solutions
4.3 RESTRAINTS
- 4.3.1 Growing environmental concerns over foam container disposal waste
- 4.3.2 Increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging alternatives
4.4 OPPORTUNITY
- 4.4.1 Expansion of foodservice and hospitality sectors worldwide
- 4.4.2 Technological Advancements in Foam Manufacturing Processes
4.5 IMPACT ANALYSIS OF COVID - 19
- 4.5.1 Impact on Overall Packaging & Transportation
- 4.5.2 Impact On Global Foam food container market
- 4.5.3 Impact On Supply Chain Of Foam food container market
- 4.5.4 Impact On Market Demand Of Foam food container market
- 4.5.5 Impact On Pricing Of Foam food container market

5 MARKET FACTOR ANALYSIS

5.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 5.1.1 Raw Material Sourcing
- 5.1.2 Manufacturing Processes
- 5.1.3 Distribution Channels
- 5.1.4 End-User Consumption
5.2 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES MODEL
- 5.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 5.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.2.3 Threat of Substitutes
- 5.2.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 5.2.5 Intensity of Rivalry

6 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, BY MATERIAL

6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 POLYSTYRENE (EPS)
6.3 POLYURETHANE
6.4 POLYPROPYLENE
6.5 OTHERS

7 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE

7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 HINGED CLAMSHELL CONTAINERS
7.3 PLATES
7.4 BOWLS
7.5 TRAYS
7.6 CUPS
7.7 6. LIDS
7.8 OTHERS

8 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, BY SIZE/CAPACITY

8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 SMALL (1-2 SERVINGS)
8.3 MEDIUM (3-5 SERVINGS)
8.4 LARGE (6+ SERVINGS)

9 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, BY APPLICATION

9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 FOODSERVICE
9.3 RETAIL
9.4 OTHERS

10 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, BY END-USE

10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 COMMERCIAL USE
10.3 HOUSEHOLD USE
10.4 OTHERS

11 GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET, BY REGION

11.1 OVERVIEW
11.2 NORTH AMERICA
- 11.2.1 US
- 11.2.2 canada
11.3 EUROPE
- 11.3.1 germany
- 11.3.2 uk
- 11.3.3 france
- 11.3.4 russia
- 11.3.5 italy
- 11.3.6 spain
- 11.3.7 rest of europe
11.4 ASIA PACIFIC
- 11.4.1 china
- 11.4.2 japan
- 11.4.3 india
- 11.4.4 south korea
- 11.4.5 Malaysia
- 11.4.6 thailand
- 11.4.7 Indonesia
- 11.4.8 rest of asia pacific
11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 11.5.1 GCC Countries
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 11.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa
11.6 SOUTH AMERICA
- 11.6.1 Brazil
- 11.6.2 Mexico
- 11.6.3 Argentina
- 11.6.4 Rest of South America

12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

12.1 COMPETITIVE OVERVIEW
12.2 MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET
12.3 MAJOR PLAYERS IN TERMS OF MARKET DISRUPTORS & INNOVATORS
12.4 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
12.5 STRATEGIES OF MARKET LEADERS IN THE GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET
- 12.5.1 Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
- 12.5.2 Huhtamaki Oyj
- 12.5.3 Dart Container Corporation
- 12.5.4 Great Northern Corporation
- 12.5.5 Genpak, LLC
12.6 LEADING PLAYERS IN TERMS OF THE NUMBER OF DEVELOPMENTS IN GLOBAL FOAM FOOD CONTAINER MARKET
12.7 KEY DEVELOPMENTS & GROWTH STRATEGIES
- 12.7.1 Product Launch/Product Development
- 12.7.2 Expansion/ACQUISITION/Partnership

13 COMPANY PROFILES

13.1 PACTIV EVERGREEN INC.
- 13.1.1 Company Overview
- 13.1.2 Financial Overview
- 13.1.3 Products/Services Offered
- 13.1.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.1.6 Key Strategies
13.2 HUHTAMAKI OYJ
- 13.2.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.2.2 Financial Overview
- 13.2.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.2.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.2.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.2.6 KEY STRATEGIES
13.3 DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
- 13.3.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.3.2 Financial Overview
- 13.3.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.3.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.3.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.3.6 KEY STRATEGIES
13.4 GENPAK, LLC
- 13.4.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.4.2 Financial Overview
- 13.4.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.4.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.4.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.4.6 KEY STRATEGIES
13.5 GREAT NORTHERN CORPORATION
- 13.5.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.5.2 Financial Overview
- 13.5.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.5.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.5.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.5.6 KEY STRATEGIES
13.6 MEGAFOAM CONTAINERS ENTERPRISE SDN BHD
- 13.6.1 Company Overview
- 13.6.2 Financial Overview
- 13.6.3 Products/Services Offered
- 13.6.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.6.6 Key Strategies
13.7 REPUBLIC PLASTICS, LTD
- 13.7.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.7.2 Financial Overview
- 13.7.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.7.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.7.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.7.6 KEY STRATEGIES
13.8 PACKAGING RESOURCES INC
- 13.8.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.8.2 Financial Overview
- 13.8.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.8.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.8.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.8.6 KEY STRATEGIES
13.9 CITI PAK
- 13.9.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.9.2 Financial Overview
- 13.9.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.9.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.9.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.9.6 KEY STRATEGIES
13.10 SOLEMBA
- 13.10.1 COMPANY OVERVIEW
- 13.10.2 Financial Overview
- 13.10.3 PRODUCTS OFFERED
- 13.10.4 KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- 13.10.5 SWOT ANALYSIS
- 13.10.6 KEY STRATEGIES

14 APPENDIX

14.1 REFERENCES