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US Food Packaging Market Report 2023

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  • 416 Pages
  • August 2023
  • Region: United States
  • The Freedonia Group
  • ID: 5877386

Demand for food packaging is forecast to increase by 2.5% per year to $58.1 billion in 2027. The food market is challenging for packaging suppliers due to the vast number of distinct applications where packaging must not only meet specific performance criteria but also be cost-effective and in line with changing sustainability goals and consumer preferences.

This report covers food packaging demand by Product, Material, and Application. Data are provided in current dollar value and units.

Applications for food packaging include:

  • Meat, poultry, & seafood
  • Fresh produce
  • Dairy
  • Baked goods
  • Savory snacks
  • Candy & confections
  • Sauces & condiments
  • Prepared foods
  • Processed fruits & vegetables
  • Other foods

Materials for food packaging include:

  • Plastic
  • Paperboard
  • Glass
  • Metal
  • Small volume materials, including molded fiber, mesh, wood, textiles, and cellulose

Scope of the Report

This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for food packaging and other products, including key trends in products and market segments. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027. Annual data is also provided for 2018 through 2026. Data are provided in current dollar value and units. Also included is an analysis of key industry players.

Table of Contents


1. Executive Summary
2. Short-Term Analysis
  • Economic Forecast
  • Short-Term Food Industry Outlook
  • Short-Term Food Packaging Industry Trends
3. Overview
  • Study Scope
  • Historical Sales Trends
  • Packaging Formats (Flexible vs. Rigid)
  • Food Formats (Fresh/Refrigerated, Frozen, Canned, Dried)
  • Applications Overview
  • Material Trends
  • Packaging Pricing Trends
4. Factors Impacting Food Packaging Demand
  • Food Production Trends
  • Food Outlet Trends (Retail vs Foodservice)
  • Food Retail Channel Trends
  • Food Retail Channels
  • The Walmart Effect
  • Growth in ALDI & Other Low Price Chains
  • E-Commerce Sales
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Food Safety Issues
  • Sustainability Initiatives
  • Sustainability in Packaging
  • Recycling & Recycled Content
  • Compostability
  • Food Waste
  • Alternative Materials (Bioplastics, Bamboo, Sugarcane)
  • Consumer Preferences
  • Consumer Perspectives on Packaging Sustainability
  • Packaging Materials Ranked by Perceived Eco-Friendliness
  • Sustainable Packaging Features Particularly Sought
  • Attitudes About Recycling & Biodegradability
  • Consumer Attitudes About Recycling
  • Consumer Attitudes About Recyclable & Compostable Packaging
  • Priority of Features in Food Packaging
5. Rigid Food Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Packaging Products
  • Demand by Product Type
  • Bottles & Jars
  • Tubs & Cups
  • Cans
  • Clamshells & Two-Piece Containers
  • Other Containers (Egg Cartons, Blister Packaging, Canisters, Pails, & Tubes)
  • Boxes & Cartons
  • Materials
  • Applications
  • Market Share
6. Flexible Food Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Packaging Products
  • Demand by Product Type
  • Pouches (Stand-Up, Pillow, Side Seal)
  • Bags, Sacks & Liners
  • Wrap
  • Other Flexible Food Packaging
  • Materials
  • Applications
  • Market Share
7. Plastic Food Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Packaging Products
  • Applications
  • New Product Development
  • Market Share
8. Paper & Paperboard Food Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Packaging Products
  • Applications
  • New Product Development
  • Market Share
9. Metal Food Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Packaging Products
  • Applications
  • New Product Development
  • Market Share
10. Glass Food Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Packaging Products
  • Applications
  • New Product Development
  • Market Share
11. Small Volume Packaging Materials
  • Materials Trends
  • Demand by Type
  • Molded Fiber
  • Molded Wood Pulp
  • Molded Nonwood Fibers (Sugarcane/Bamboo/Wheat Straw)
  • Mesh
  • Cellulose
  • Textiles & Nonwovens
  • Wood
  • Packaging Products
  • Applications
12. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Meat, Poultry, Seafood) & Food Formats
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
13. Fresh Produce Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Vegetables, Fruit, Salad)
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
14. Prepared Foods Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Dinners, Pizza, Soup, Potato/Pasta/Rice Dishes) & Food Formats
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
15. Dairy Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Cheese, Ice Cream, Yogurt, Butter) & Food Formats
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
16. Baked Goods Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Bread, Cakes, Pies & Pastries, Cookies, Crackers) & Food Formats
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
17. Sauce & Condiment Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Condiments, Dressings & Dips, Sauces, Jams & Jellies) & Food Formats
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
18. Processed Fruit & Vegetable Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Vegetables, Fruit, Dry Beans) & Food Formats
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
19. Savory Snack Food Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Chips, Snack Nuts, Popcorn, Jerky)
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
20. Candy & Confection Packaging
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Growth Drivers & Restraints
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications (Chocolate Candy, Chewing Gum, Snack Bars)
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
21. Other Food Packaging Applications
  • Scope & Product Description
  • Packaging Products
  • Materials
  • Applications
  • New Product Development
  • Key Suppliers
22. Key Suppliers & Market Share
  • Key Findings & Industry Composition
  • Market Share
  • Marketing & Distribution
  • List of Industry Participants
23. Appendix
  • Report Details
  • Definitions
  • Abbreviations
  • Methodology
  • Study-Specific Methodology
  • Sources
  • Associations & Agencies
  • Related Studies & Reports
  • Macroeconomic Assumptions
  • Economic Environment
  • Demographic Trends
  • Consumer Spending
  • Retail Sales

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