Global Fresh Food Packaging Market Overview
Fresh food packaging market size was valued at USD 147.7 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 240.7 Billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.0%.
Food packaging plays an important role in keeping the food quality safe while handling and transportation. Food packaging offers a modern marketing medium to the sellers and helps improve customer satisfaction levels as well as information transmission. It protects the food products from contamination caused by microorganisms, air, and moisture, and helps catalytic activity in fresh food. Fresh foods, such as vegetable and fruits, are generally packed in textile bags, corrugated box, or baskets made up of wood or cardboard with a view to maintain proper aeration through packaging. Seafood and meat is generally packed with polyethylene lined or polystyrene in boxes made up of plastic or wood, and the thickness of the packaging depends on the mode of transport and storage period. Fresh beverages, such as milk and juice, are mostly packed in cartons made up of paper or metal. Mostly, consumers tend to focus more on using food contact materials approved by the government-authorized bodies, such as FDA. The most commonly used plastic materials are polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, and polyethylene terephthalate. Researchers and manufacturers are trying to modify conventional plastic and innovates new materials for ensuring and maintaining safe and hygienic food packaging practices.
Impact of COVID19 Pandemic on Market
The fresh food packaging market is expected to witness a moderate increase in its growth rate in this year, as the fresh food packaging used for meat products and seafood will witness a significant inclined in its demand. However, there will be an increase in the demand for fresh food packaging in the fruits and vegetables applications during COVID-19. People are resorting to panic-buying and bulk stocking due to the fear of lockdowns. More people are ordering daily staples and fresh food through online channels, which leads to an increase in the demand for fresh food packaging.
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market Dynamics
Rising demand for fresh packaged and labelled food with no tampering to the products has led to a significant rise in the market of Global Fresh Food Packaging Market. Evolving life style of consumers, increasing health and environmental awareness, and supportive environmental policies implemented by various governments across the globe are the major factors responsible for the increasing global demand for fresh food packaging. Convenience features such as easy opening, portability, and single-use packaging drive food packaging innovation for processed foods. Visual appeal and convenience are the two aspects that drive the growth of the food packaging market. Increase in disposable income of the world has led to a rise in the demand for better quality, fresh food products which show well for the future of the industry. The main growth drivers for the market are private consumers, retailers, and local packaging firms, which focus more on delivering the product intact in the local market.
However, presence of big and small retailers and increasing consumer preference for using cheap local products has created a highly competitive environment for big brands in the fresh food packaging market. Waste disposition is also a major concern for players operating in the global fresh food packaging market.
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market Segmentation
The fresh food packaging market is segmented based on the material, pack type, application and region. Base on the material, the global market is segmented into plastic (rigid & flexible), textile, wood, paper and board, metal, and others. The plastic shares the highest share in the market due to its low weight, malleability, strength, stability, processability, reusability, and resistance to chemicals and moisture. It provides leakage proof packaging, which means it does not allow water vapor to pass through it. On the basis of pack type the target market is segmented into converted roll stock, gusseted bags, flexible paper, and corrugated box. Converted roll stock is the most common pack type used in fresh food packaging. It provides a faster packaging process as more packages are produced per minute using roll stock on a form-fill-seal machine compared to other packaging methods. Converted roll stock reduces the cost of packaging due to the form-fill-seal machines that make bags in line continuously and reduce waste as well.
Depending upon application, the fresh food packaging market is segmented into meat products, vegetables, seafood, and fruits. The meat products segment shares the highest growth in the market during the coming years. The aim of any packaging system for fresh muscle foods is to prevent or delay undesirable changes in appearance, flavor, odor, and texture. Consumers’ rejection of the product is possible if the mentioned quality is not met. Thus, a new technical tool is introduced in the market called ‘Active and Intelligent packaging,’ which better controls the food from contamination and maintains its quality.
Regional Insights
According to the region, market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific market is expected to be the most attractive market for fresh food packaging in view of the increasing export of fruits and vegetables from China and India. As China is the largest fresh food packaging market in Asia Pacific, followed by India, and the market in these countries is expected to grow rapidly in the near future. Western Europe, followed by North America, is the other prominent regions projected to hold a promising future growth potential in the fresh food packaging market.
Detail Segmentation:
Attribute |
Details |
The base year for estimation |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 - 2034 |
Market Representation |
Revenue in USD Million & CAGR from 2024-2034 |
Market Segmentation |
By Material - Plastic (Rigid & Flexible), Textile, Wood, Paper and Board, Metal, and Others By Pack Type - Converted Roll Stock, Gusseted Bags, Flexible Paper, Corrugated Box By Application - Meat Products, Vegetables, Seafood, and Fruits By Region - North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa |
Regional Scope |
North America - U.S., Canada Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments covered in the report:
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study, has segmented the global fresh food packaging market report based on material, pack type, application and region.
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market, By Material
- Plastic (Rigid & Flexible)
- Textile
- Wood
- Paper and Board
- Metal
- Others
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market, By Pack Type
- Converted Roll Stock
- Gusseted Bags
- Flexible Paper
- Corrugated Box
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market, By Application
- Meat Products
- Vegetables
- Seafood
- Fruits
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market, By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market Key Players
The key players in the global fresh food packaging market are Amcor Limited, Bemis Company Inc., Berry Plastics, Packaging Corporation of America, Sonoco Products Company, Graphic Packaging International Inc., Sealed Air India Pvt. Ltd., Bomarko Inc., and International Paper and Anchor Packaging Inc.
Global Fresh Food Packaging Market Company Profile
- Amcor Limited
- Bemis Company Inc.
- Berry Plastics
- Packaging Corporation of America
- Sonoco Products Company
- Graphic Packaging International Inc.
- Sealed Air India Pvt. Ltd.
- Bomarko Inc.
- International Paper
- Anchor Packaging Inc.
FAQs
The fresh food packaging market report is segmented into material, pack type, application and region.
Factors driving market growth include the increasing demand for convenience and sustainable packaging, advancements in active and intelligent packaging solutions, and the emphasis on extending the shelf life of fresh food products.
Global restraints may involve regulatory challenges in different regions, the need for specialized packaging solutions for various types of fresh food, and concerns about environmental impact.
The report covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America is expected to dominate the Fresh Food Packaging Market, exhibiting a significantly high revenue share over the forecast period.
The key players operating in the packaging and paper industry include Bemis Company Inc., Berry Plastics, Packaging Corporation of America, Sonoco Products Company, Graphic Packaging International Inc., Sealed Air India Pvt. Ltd., Bomarko Inc., International Paper, Anchor Packaging Inc., and Amcor Limited.