Produce Packaging Global Market Report 2024

Produce packaging is a packaging process designed to safeguard food from various potential sources of damage, including impacts, insects, microorganisms, moisture, and odors. It serves as a crucial and valuable tool that enables farmers and producers to deliver food in a simple, convenient, and cost-effective manner.

The primary types of produce packaging include corrugated boxes, bags and liners, plastic containers (such as cups, tubs, and bowls), trays, and other packaging options. The corrugated box market involves the use of a material specifically for packaging food items, especially fresh produce that requires attributes such as cushioning, ventilation, strength, moisture resistance, and protection. Corrugated boxes are composed of multiple layers of material, providing enhanced durability compared to single-sheet cardboard. Various applications of produce packaging include packaging for food grains, vegetables, and fruits, catering to end-users such as growers, shippers, re-packers, and retail stores.

The produce packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides produce packaging market statistics, including produce packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a produce packaging market share, detailed produce packaging market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the produce packaging industry. This produce packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

The produce packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $33.87 billion in 2023 to $35.83 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to factors such as growth in agriculture and fresh produce industries, a demand for efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, the expansion of global supply chains, the development of protective and shelf-life-extending packaging methods, and adherence to regulatory standards for food safety and labeling.

The produce packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $45.53 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to factors such as the adoption of blockchain and traceability solutions, the implementation of customized packaging solutions tailored for specific fruits and vegetables, the increasing prevalence of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer models, innovation in smart and IoT-enabled packaging technologies, heightened utilization in organic and specialty produce, and the expansion of urban farming and vertical agriculture. Major trends expected in the forecast period encompass the development of smart and freshness-monitoring produce packaging, regulatory compliance focusing on food safety and sustainability, the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials, the adoption of personalized packaging to cater to specific consumer preferences, and an emphasis on transparency and traceability within the supply chain.

The anticipated rise in consumer preference for organic fresh produce is set to drive the growth of the produce packaging market in the future. Organic food, cultivated without synthetic chemicals and excluding genetically modified organisms (GMO), is gaining popularity due to increased awareness of the benefits of natural and organic food products. According to a survey conducted by CUTS International and India-based Consumer Unity & Trust Society in January 2021, 89% of surveyed consumers shifted to organic consumption, with 90% experiencing a positive change in their overall health. This trend is propelling the growth of the produce packaging market.

The growing demand for meat is expected to be a driving force for the produce packaging market. Meat, a crucial part of a nutritious diet, requires effective packaging to maintain its quality and freshness. For example, in March 2023, beef production in Australia increased by 11.3% to reach 524,335 tons, and mutton production increased by 31.8% to 58,662 tons, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The increasing demand for meat products is contributing to the growth of the produce packaging market.

An emerging trend in the produce packaging market is the adoption of blockchain technology. Blockchain, a secure and transparent data storage method, enables customers and businesses to track products directly from their origin. Companies like Nestlé have introduced on-pack QR codes using blockchain technology to provide consumers with information about the product's origin, harvest times, roasting times, and shipping certificates. This enhances transparency and quality assurance, appealing to consumers who value sustainability.

Major companies in the produce packaging market are actively developing innovative products with advanced technologies to strengthen their market position. For instance, GEA Group AG, a Germany-based food processing technology company, launched the CutMaster Generation 3 in May 2022. This advanced meat packaging equipment is designed to manufacture various sausage types, chicken, fish, plant-based, vegan, and vegetarian products, as well as processed cheese. The equipment incorporates customer-driven technology upgrades, featuring an integrated AC drive for enhanced flexibility and maintenance-free operation.

In November 2021, Graphic Packaging Holding Company, a US-based provider of sustainable consumer packaging solutions, acquired AR Packaging Group for $1.45 billion. This strategic move is expected to accelerate Graphic Packaging's position as a provider of sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions globally. AR Packaging Group, based in the US, is a producer of fiber-based consumer packaging.

Major companies operating in the produce packaging market include Amcor PLC, Bemis Company Inc., Berry Global Inc., International Paper Inc., Mondi Group PLC, Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group, Sonoco Products Company, WestRock Company, DS Smith PLC, Coveris Holdings S.A., Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, Ardagh Group S.A., BALL CORPORATION, BASF SE, Cascades Inc., Tetra Laval Group, Corteva Agriscience, Produce Packaging Inc., Evergreen Packaging LLC, Genpack LLC, Gerresheimer AG, Huhtamaki Oyj, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, Packaging Corporation of America, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., RockTenn Company, Silgan Holdings Inc., Sabert Corporation

North America was the largest region in the produce packaging market in 2023. The regions covered in the produce packaging market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

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

The produce packaging market consist of sales of packaging solutions to reduce physical damage, prevent contamination, and reduce the incidence of leakage from containers. 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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