Feed Packaging Global Market Report 2026

Feed packaging serves as a protective barrier to safeguard feed products from potential tampering or contamination arising from physical, chemical, and biological sources. The primary objective of packaging is to shield the finalized feed from contaminants such as light, moisture, and other external elements.

Two main types of feed packaging are flexible packaging and rigid packaging. Flexible single-use packaging is characterized by its portability, user-friendly nature, unbreakable properties, and lightweight design, offering customers ease of handling. Various feed types, including dry, wet, pet treats, chilled and frozen options, utilize different materials such as plastic, polyethylene, low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), paper, jute, and metal. These materials find applications across diverse feed categories such as poultry feed, ruminants feed, swine feed, aquatic animals feed, and more.

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 impacting the feed packaging market by increasing costs of imported plastics, polymers, paper materials, metal containers, and packaging machinery. Feed producers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on packaging exports. These tariffs are raising packaging costs and affecting feed pricing structures. However, they are also encouraging regional material sourcing, local packaging manufacturing, and innovation in lightweight and recyclable feed packaging solutions.

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The feed packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.17 billion in 2025 to $21.48 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of livestock farming activities, growth in commercial feed production, increasing awareness of feed contamination risks, availability of plastic-based packaging materials, expansion of poultry and aquaculture sectors.

The feed packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.36 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable feed packaging materials, rising regulatory focus on feed safety standards, expansion of pet food and specialty feed markets, growing adoption of recyclable packaging solutions, increasing investments in smart packaging technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for moisture-resistant feed packaging, rising adoption of flexible packaging formats, growing use of durable and tamper-resistant materials, expansion of bulk feed packaging solutions, enhanced focus on feed safety and shelf-life protection.

The increase in pet adoption is expected to drive the growth of the feed packaging market going forward. Animal adoption refers to acquiring pets through rescue organizations rather than purchasing them from breeders or pet stores. As pet ownership rises, pet owners increasingly rely on effective feed packaging to preserve the nutritional quality, safety, and freshness of animal feed. Proper packaging also supports convenient storage and handling, making it essential for pet care. As a result, higher rates of pet adoption directly contribute to increased demand for feed packaging solutions. For example, in January 2024, according to Shelter Animals Count, a US-based nonprofit organization, around 6.5 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescue organizations across the United States, reflecting a 0.2% increase compared to 2022. Adoption outcomes also improved, with approximately 4.8 million animals adopted in 2023, indicating growing public engagement in pet rescue and adoption efforts. Therefore, the rising rate of pet adoption is supporting the growth of the feed packaging market.

Companies operating in the feed packaging market are increasingly forming strategic partnerships to develop new products and strengthen their market positions. Such collaborations enable companies to combine technical expertise, resources, and sustainability goals, supporting the development of innovative and environmentally responsible feed packaging solutions. For instance, in October 2023, Prime100 USA LLC, an Australia-based pet food manufacturer, partnered with Tetra Pak, a Switzerland-based food packaging company, to introduce a sustainably packaged pet food product. This collaboration resulted in the launch of the SPD (Single Protein Diet) product range, packaged using Tetra Recart, a carton-based packaging solution recognized for its low carbon footprint. The product provides a high-quality single protein nutrition option suitable for various dog breeds while emphasizing sustainability. This partnership reflects a growing trend toward aligning pet nutrition with environmentally conscious packaging solutions.

In October 2023, Post Holdings, Inc., a US-based consumer packaged goods company, acquired Perfection Pet Foods LLC for $235 million. Through this acquisition, Post Holdings aims to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its capabilities in the pet food and feed packaging segment. Perfection Pet Foods LLC is a US-based company specializing in pet food products and associated packaging solutions.

Major companies operating in the feed packaging market are Amcor plc, Berry Global Inc., Mondi Limited, Sealed Air Corporation, ProAmpac, Winpak Ltd., Coveris, Flextrus AB, Constantia Flexibles, Schur Flexibles Group, American Packaging Corporation, Transcontinental Inc., Huhtamaki Oyj, Sonoco Products Company, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., International Plastics Inc., Rutan Poly Industries Inc., Amerplast Ltd., Anchor Packaging Inc., Graham Packaging Company Inc., The International Paper Company, WestRock Company, Ardagh Group S.A., Vietnam Plastic Corporation

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

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

The feed packaging market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing sustainable packaging, recyclable packaging, smart packaging and aseptic processing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The feed packaging market also includes sales of bulk bags, paper bags, woven valve bags, and barrier bags which are used for providing feed packaging services. 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.

Feed Packaging Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses feed packaging 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 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 Type: Flexible Packaging; Rigid Packaging
• 2) By Feed Type: Dry; Wet; Pet Treats; Chilled And Frozen; Other Feed Types
• 3) By Material: Plastic; Polyethylene; Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE); High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE); Polypropylene (PP); Paper; Jute
• 5) By Application: Poultry Feed; Ruminants Feed; Swine Feed; Aquatic Animals Feed; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Flexible Packaging: Bags; Pouches; Film Wraps; Laminated Packaging
• 2) By Rigid Packaging: Tubs And Containers; Boxes And Cartons; Drums And Barrels
• Companies Mentioned: Amcor plc; Berry Global Inc.; Mondi Limited; Sealed Air Corporation; ProAmpac; Winpak Ltd.; Coveris; Flextrus AB; Constantia Flexibles; Schur Flexibles Group; American Packaging Corporation; Transcontinental Inc.; Huhtamaki Oyj; Sonoco Products Company; Pactiv Evergreen Inc.; International Plastics Inc.; Rutan Poly Industries Inc.; Amerplast Ltd.; Anchor Packaging Inc.; Graham Packaging Company Inc.; The International Paper Company; WestRock Company; Ardagh Group S.A.; Vietnam Plastic Corporation
• 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.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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