Egg Tray Global Market Report 2026

An egg tray is a specialized container designed with multiple indentations for holding individual eggs. It comes in a diverse range of colors, materials, shapes, sizes, and designs, serving the purpose of carrying and transporting eggs. The primary function of an egg tray is to protect eggs from external stresses during shipment and storage by absorbing shocks.

The main categories of egg trays include molded fiber, plastic, and other materials. Plastic, a durable and lightweight synthetic material produced chemically, is moldable into various shapes. Plastic egg trays are employed for sorting, storing, and shipping eggs, providing a protective and organized solution. These trays find applications in handling liquid egg products, dried egg products, and frozen egg products. They are distributed through multiple channels such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others. Additionally, various end-users, including transportation and retailing, utilize these egg trays for their distinct purposes.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the egg tray market by increasing costs of imported pulp processing machinery, plastic resins, and molding equipment used in tray manufacturing. Packaging producers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported machinery, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented tray production. These tariffs are increasing production costs and impacting pricing. However, they are also supporting local manufacturing, recycled paper sourcing, and regional expansion of molded fiber egg tray production.

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The egg tray market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.91 billion in 2025 to $5.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in commercial poultry farming, expansion of egg consumption worldwide, increasing demand for safe egg transportation, availability of recycled paper materials, expansion of organized retail channels.

The egg tray market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of biodegradable egg packaging, rising demand from online grocery platforms, expansion of sustainable poultry packaging solutions, growing focus on reducing plastic packaging, increasing investment in automated egg packaging systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of molded fiber egg trays, growing demand for shock-absorbing packaging solutions, expansion of biodegradable egg tray materials, rising focus on lightweight and stackable designs, improved egg protection during transportation.

The increasing demand for eggs is expected to drive the growth of the egg tray market going forward. Eggs are hard-shelled reproductive products produced by birds, primarily domestic chickens, and are widely consumed as food as well as used as a key ingredient in baked goods. Egg trays play a crucial role in protecting eggs from external damage during handling, storage, and transportation. They also help prevent spoilage caused by exposure to light and moisture while reducing egg breakage and losses. As a result, rising egg consumption directly increases the need for effective egg packaging solutions. For example, in August 2024, according to reports released by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), a UK-based government agency, egg production for human consumption reached 249 million dozen in the second quarter of 2024, representing a 6.4% increase compared with Q2 2023 and a 0.3% rise from Q1 2024. During the same period, the average farm-gate price of eggs in the UK was 144 pence per dozen, reflecting an 8.6% increase year on year and a 0.6% increase from the previous quarter. Therefore, the rising demand for eggs is fueling the growth of the egg tray market.

Companies operating in the egg tray market are increasingly prioritizing environmentally friendly packaging solutions, such as fiber-based egg cartons, in response to growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging and evolving regulatory requirements. Fiber-based egg cartons are eco-friendly alternatives manufactured primarily from recycled paper pulp and offer biodegradable and renewable packaging for eggs. For instance, in November 2023, Huhtamaki Americas, Inc., a US-based foodservice packaging company, introduced a new range of sustainable molded fiber-based egg cartons made entirely from 100% recycled materials. These cartons are positioned as an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional polystyrene foam packaging in the US egg market, aligning with regulatory changes as 12 US states have banned expanded polystyrene packaging. Huhtamaki's $100 million investment in expanding its Indiana manufacturing facility highlights its commitment to advanced production technologies and the local manufacture of customizable fiber-based egg cartons.

In April 2025, Huhtamaki Oyj, a Finland-based packaging solutions provider, acquired Zellwin Farms Company for $18 million. Through this acquisition, Huhtamaki aims to expand its molded-fiber egg carton and tray production capacity in North America, supporting the transition toward renewable and recyclable packaging solutions while strengthening its position in the global egg tray market. Zellwin Farms is a US-based manufacturer specializing in molded-fiber packaging products, including sustainable egg cartons and egg flats.

Major companies operating in the egg tray market are Al Ghadeer Group, Brodrene Hartmann AS, Cascades Inc., CDL SAS, DFM Packaging Solutions, Dispak Ltd., Europak s.r.o., Huhtamaki Oyj, Ovotherm International Handels GmbH, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Hartmann, Celluloses de la Loire, GI-OVO B.V, Green Pulp Paper Industry Sdn Bhd, Maspack Ltd., Pacific Pulp Molding Inc., Primapack, Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd., KSP Fibre Products Pvt. Ltd., Claridge Moulded Fibre Ltd, Tera Plast India Pvt. Ltd, G-Pack, Falcon Packaging LLC, MyPak Packaging, EP Europack

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the egg tray market in 2025.North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global egg tray market report forecast period. The regions covered in the egg tray market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the egg tray market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The egg tray market consists of sales of pulp egg cartons, foam egg cartons, egg flats, egg sleeves, egg crates, and egg boxes. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses egg tray market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product: Molded Fiber; Plastic; Other Products
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets; Convenience Stores; Online Retail; Other Distribution Channels
• 3) By End Users: Transportation; Retailing; Other End-users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Molded Fiber: Recycled Paper Fiber Egg Trays; Virgin Fiber Egg Trays
• 2) By Plastic: Rigid Plastic Egg Trays; Flexible Plastic Egg Trays
• 3) By Other Products: Foam Egg Trays; Biodegradable Egg Trays
• Companies Mentioned: Al Ghadeer Group; Brodrene Hartmann AS; Cascades Inc.; CDL SAS; DFM Packaging Solutions; Dispak Ltd.; Europak s.r.o.; Huhtamaki Oyj; Ovotherm International Handels GmbH; Pactiv Evergreen Inc.; Hartmann; Celluloses de la Loire; GI-OVO B.V; Green Pulp Paper Industry Sdn Bhd; Maspack Ltd.; Pacific Pulp Molding Inc.; Primapack; Reynolds Group Holdings Ltd.; KSP Fibre Products Pvt. Ltd.; Claridge Moulded Fibre Ltd; Tera Plast India Pvt. Ltd; G-Pack; Falcon Packaging LLC; MyPak Packaging; EP Europack
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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