The cold food packaging market was valued at $0.9 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $1.8 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2033.
Cold food packaging involves the use of specialized materials and methods to package and protect perishable food items that require refrigeration to maintain their freshness, safety, and quality. This packaging is designed to withstand extreme cold, keeping the contents inside safe from freezer burn and contamination, thus preventing spoilage and ensuring extended shelf life. Cold food packaging includes insulated containers, refrigerant packs, and other technologies that help to regulate temperature and provide thermal protection against external heat sources.
The growth of the global cold food packaging market is majorly driven by increase in consumer preference for fresh, minimally processed, and ready-to-eat food products and rise in online food delivery services and grocery shopping. The demand for robust cold food packaging solutions is further increasing due to rapid urbanization and hectic lifestyles that contribute to higher demand for packaged and convenient food items. Furthermore, increase in initiatives to adopt sustainable practices is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the market growth. For instance, many countries have adopted the circular economy approach that focuses on extending the lifecycle of products, minimizing waste, and making the most of resources. The European Union has been a pioneer in promoting circular economy practices through policies and regulations such as the Circular Economy Action Plan, which aims to make Europe a leader in sustainable resource management and waste reduction. Thus, growing popularity of reusable and returnable packaging systems minimizes waste and supports circular economy initiatives. In addition, the expansion of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores increases the demand for cold food packaging to keep perishable products fresh and appealing to consumers, which significantly contributes toward the market growth. However, high cost associated with the development and use of advanced cold food packaging materials and technologies impacts profitability, making it challenging for small- and medium-sized enterprises to adopt these solutions, thus hampering the market growth. Moreover, increase in environmental concerns due to use of traditional cold food packaging materials such as certain plastics and insulating foams restrains the market growth. On the contrary, development of high-performance insulation materials that offer better temperature control and reduce energy consumption is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the global market during the forecast period. In addition, manufacturers are focusing on integrating packaging solutions with sensors and IoT devices to monitor and maintain optimal temperatures, ensure product safety, and track shipment conditions. Such developments are projected to open new avenues for the growth of the global cold food packaging market in the coming years.
The global cold food packaging market is segmented into material, packaging type, application, and region. On the basis of material, the market is divided into plastic, aluminum, and paper & paperboard. As per packaging type, it is segregated into boxes, tubes & cups, cans, trays, pouches & bags, and films & wraps. Depending on application, it is classified into ready-to-eat products, fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, & seafood, dairy products, and others (soups and others). Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
On the basis of packaging type, the pouches & bags segment is anticipated to exhibit strong growth in the coming years.
Depending on application, cold food packaging is likely to emerge as the leading segment during the forecast period.
Cold food packaging involves the use of specialized materials and methods to package and protect perishable food items that require refrigeration to maintain their freshness, safety, and quality. This packaging is designed to withstand extreme cold, keeping the contents inside safe from freezer burn and contamination, thus preventing spoilage and ensuring extended shelf life. Cold food packaging includes insulated containers, refrigerant packs, and other technologies that help to regulate temperature and provide thermal protection against external heat sources.
The growth of the global cold food packaging market is majorly driven by increase in consumer preference for fresh, minimally processed, and ready-to-eat food products and rise in online food delivery services and grocery shopping. The demand for robust cold food packaging solutions is further increasing due to rapid urbanization and hectic lifestyles that contribute to higher demand for packaged and convenient food items. Furthermore, increase in initiatives to adopt sustainable practices is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the market growth. For instance, many countries have adopted the circular economy approach that focuses on extending the lifecycle of products, minimizing waste, and making the most of resources. The European Union has been a pioneer in promoting circular economy practices through policies and regulations such as the Circular Economy Action Plan, which aims to make Europe a leader in sustainable resource management and waste reduction. Thus, growing popularity of reusable and returnable packaging systems minimizes waste and supports circular economy initiatives. In addition, the expansion of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores increases the demand for cold food packaging to keep perishable products fresh and appealing to consumers, which significantly contributes toward the market growth. However, high cost associated with the development and use of advanced cold food packaging materials and technologies impacts profitability, making it challenging for small- and medium-sized enterprises to adopt these solutions, thus hampering the market growth. Moreover, increase in environmental concerns due to use of traditional cold food packaging materials such as certain plastics and insulating foams restrains the market growth. On the contrary, development of high-performance insulation materials that offer better temperature control and reduce energy consumption is expected to offer remunerative opportunities for the expansion of the global market during the forecast period. In addition, manufacturers are focusing on integrating packaging solutions with sensors and IoT devices to monitor and maintain optimal temperatures, ensure product safety, and track shipment conditions. Such developments are projected to open new avenues for the growth of the global cold food packaging market in the coming years.
The global cold food packaging market is segmented into material, packaging type, application, and region. On the basis of material, the market is divided into plastic, aluminum, and paper & paperboard. As per packaging type, it is segregated into boxes, tubes & cups, cans, trays, pouches & bags, and films & wraps. Depending on application, it is classified into ready-to-eat products, fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, & seafood, dairy products, and others (soups and others). Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key Findings
By material, the plastic segment is expected to dominate the market by 2033.On the basis of packaging type, the pouches & bags segment is anticipated to exhibit strong growth in the coming years.
Depending on application, cold food packaging is likely to emerge as the leading segment during the forecast period.
Region wise, North America is projected to garner maximum share in the near future. T
Competition Analysis
Competitive analysis and profiles of the major players in the global cold food packaging market include Amcor, International Paper, Mondi Group, Ampac Holdings, LLC, Sealstrip Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, Alto Packaging Limited, Sealed Air Corporation, Huhtamaki Group, and Berry Global Inc. These major players have adopted various key development strategies such as business expansion, new product launches, and partnerships to strengthen their foothold in the competitive market.Additional benefits you will get with this purchase are:
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Key Market Segments
By Material
- Plastic
- Aluminum
- Paper Paperboard
By Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Tubes Cups
- Cans
- Trays
- Pouches Bags
- Films Wraps
By Application
- Ready-to-Eat Products
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Meat, Poultry, Seafood
- Dairy Products
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of LAMEA
- Amcor
- International Paper
- Mondi Group
- Ampac Holdings, LLC
- Sealstrip Corporation
- Sonoco Products Company
- alto packaging limited
- Sealed Air Corporation.
- Huhtamaki Group
- Berry Global Inc.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 4: COLD FOOD PACKAGING MARKET, BY MATERIAL
CHAPTER 5: COLD FOOD PACKAGING MARKET, BY PACKAGING TYPE
CHAPTER 6: COLD FOOD PACKAGING MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 7: COLD FOOD PACKAGING MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
Companies Mentioned
Key Market Players in the Cold Food Packaging Market include:- Amcor
- International Paper
- Mondi Group
- Ampac Holdings, LLC
- Sealstrip Corporation
- Sonoco Products Company
- alto packaging limited
- Sealed Air Corporation.
- Huhtamaki Group
- Berry Global Inc.
Methodology
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- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 150 |
| Published | July 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 0.9 billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 1.8 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 11 |
