This study analyzes the US market for fresh fruit packaging, defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits, and for the purposes of this report includes fresh-cut fruits.
Fruit packaging can be segmented broadly by rigid and flexible. Specific products covered include the following:
- Retail-ready and other corrugated boxes (regular slotted containers, full telescoping boxes, boxes with cut-outs for display purposes, open-top tray-style boxes, fold-over gift boxes, bulk bins)
- Plastic containers (clamshells, tubs, cups, bowls, square and rectangular two-piece containers, pails, domed containers, lidded buckets)
- Bags, including bag liners (e.g., plastic mesh, paper, textile)
- Trays and platters (including molded pulp, rigid plastic, expanded polystyrene foam, and paperboard types)
- Pouches (pillow and stand-up)
- Baskets, punnets, and tills
- Other products, including rigid plastic containers (RPCs), plastic film, foam boxes, wood crates, folding cartons, sleeves, paperboard partitions, tissue paper, and absorption and ventilation pads
For products packaged in combination-type formats - such as a tray of peppers enclosed in a pillow pouch - the value of each type of packaging is counted separately and included within each respective product segment.
Excluded from the scope of this study are:
- Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables
- Packaging for nuts, herbs, seeds, spices, and other items commonly sold in produce departments other than fresh fruits and vegetables
- Plastic and paper retail bags
- Plastic bags provided in produce departments for customer self-service
- Bag closures and separately sold lids
- Rubber bands and twist ties
- Restaurant and foodservice carryout containers, including those used for in-store prepared foods
- Packaging used for canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables
- Pallet wrap
- Corrugated displays other than bulk bins (i.e., freestanding or hanging displays designed to hold packaged goods)
Demand is also discussed by fruit applications.
In addition, demand is segmented by packaging material:
- Plastic
- Paper and paperboard
- Other materials (e.g., molded pulp, cotton and plastic mesh, wood, textiles)
Finally, demand is analyzed by packaging formats:
- Ready-to-eat (e.g., pre-cut, pre-peeled, pre-washed)
- Other formats (unprepared fruit sold in bulk or prepackaged)
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for produce packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation) by product and application. The terms “shipments”, “production”, and “output” are used interchangeably in the study, as are the terms “demand”, “sales”, and “market”, which are defined as domestic shipments, plus imports, minus exports.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
- Report Details
- Market Scope & Product Description
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Impact on the Economy
- Impact on the Fresh Fruit Packaging Industry
3. Overview
- Historical Market Trends
- Demand by Packaging Format
- Rigid Packaging
- Flexible Packaging
- Demand by Packaging Material
- Demand by Format (Ready-to Eat vs. Other)
- Pricing Trends
4. Factors Impacting Fresh Fruit Packaging
- Fresh Fruit Industry Outlook
- Field-to-Fork/Farm-to-Table Packaging
- Food Safety
- Sustainability
- Food Waste/Shelf Life
- Recycling & Recycled Content
- Biobased Materials
- Regulations
5. Packaging Products
- Demand by Packaging Product
- Corrugated Boxes
- Plastic Containers
- Demand by Type
- Clamshells
- Tubs, Cups, & Bowls
- Other Plastic Containers
- Bags
- Trays & Platters
- Pouches
- Baskets, Punnets, & Tills
- Other Fresh Fruit Packaging
6. Fresh Fruit Applications
- Demand by Fruit Type
- Berries
- Berries: Packaging Types & Requirements
- Berries: Production Outlook & Key Trends Impacting Packaging
- Berries: Packaging Demand & Growth Opportunities
- Apples
- Apples: Packaging Types & Requirements
- Apples: Production Outlook & Key Trends Impacting Packaging
- Apples: Packaging Demand & Growth Opportunities
- Citrus
- Citrus: Packaging Types & Requirements
- Citrus: Production Outlook & Key Trends Impacting Packaging
- Citrus: Packaging Demand & Growth Opportunities
- Melons
- Melons: Packaging Types & Requirements
- Melons: Production Outlook & Key Trends Impacting Packaging
- Melons: Packaging Demand & Growth Opportunities
- Grapes
- Grapes: Packaging Types & Requirements
- Grapes: Production Outlook & Key Trends Impacting Packaging
- Grapes: Packaging Demand & Growth Opportunities
- Other Fruit
- Other Fruit: Packaging Types & Requirements
- Other Fruit: Production Outlook & Key Trends Impacting Packaging
- Other Fruit: Packaging Demand & Growth Opportunities
7. Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
- Industry Composition
- Key Suppliers
- Mergers & Acquisitions
8. Appendix
- Scope
- Definitions
- Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographics
- Consumer Spending
List of Tables
2. About This Report
Table 2-1 Annual Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Product, 2019 - 2021 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Table 3-1 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2020 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-2 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-3 Rigid Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 3-4 Flexible Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 3-5 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-6 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Format, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-7 Fresh Fruit Packaging Pricing by Product, 2009 - 2024 (dollars per unit)
4. Factors Impacting Fresh Fruit Packaging
Table 4-1 US Fresh Fruit Production, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds)
5. Packaging Products
Table 5-1 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-2 Fresh Fruit Corrugated Box Demand by Type & Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-3 Fresh Fruit Plastic Container Demand by Type & Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-4 Fresh Fruit Clamshell Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-5 Fresh Fruit Tub, Cup, & Bowl Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-6 Other Plastic Fresh Fruit Container Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-7 Fresh Fruit Bag Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-8 Fresh Fruit Tray & Platter Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-9 Fresh Fruit Pouch Demand by Type & Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-10 Fresh Fruit Basket, Punnet, & Till Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
Table 5-11 Other Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Type & Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)
6. Fresh Fruit Applications
Table 6-1 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-2 Berries: Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-3 Apples: Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-4 Citrus: Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-5 Melon: Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-6 Grapes: Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-7 Other Fruit: Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
7. Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
Table 7-1 Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
8. Appendix
Table 8-1 Study Scope: Fruit Applications
Table 8-2 Relevant HS/HTS Codes
Table 8-3 Relevant Industry Codes
Table 8-4 Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 8-5 Population & Households, 2009 - 2024 (million persons)
Table 8-6 Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2024 (billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 Fresh Fruit Packaging Market
2. About This Report
Figure 2-1 Annual Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand, 2018 - 2024 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand, 2000 - 2020 (million dollars)
Figure 3-2 Growth Comparison: Rigid vs. Flexible Fresh Fruit Packaging, 2009 - 2024 (% CAGR)
Figure 3-3 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-4 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Format, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-5 Fresh Fruit Packaging Pricing by Product, 2009 - 2024 (dollars per unit)
5. Packaging Products
Figure 5-1 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-2 Fresh Fruit Corrugated Box Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-3 Fresh Fruit Plastic Container Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-4 Fresh Fruit Bag Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-5 Fresh Fruit Tray & Platter Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-6 Fresh Fruit Pouch Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-7 Fresh Fruit Basket, Punnet, & Till Demand by Fruit, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
6. Fresh Fruit Applications
Figure 6-1 Fresh Fruit Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 6-2 Berries: Packaging Types
Figure 6-3 Berries: Production & Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
Figure 6-4 Apples: Packaging Types
Figure 6-5 Apples: Production & Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
Figure 6-6 Citrus: Packaging Types
Figure 6-7 Citrus: Production & Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
Figure 6-8 Melons: Packaging Types
Figure 6-9 Melon Production & Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
Figure 6-10 Grapes: Packaging Types
Figure 6-11 Grape Production & Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
Figure 6-12 Other Fruit: Packaging Types
Figure 6-13 Other Fruit Production & Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
8. Appendix
Figure 8-1 Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 8-2 Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)
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