Meat Packaging Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global meat packaging market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.70% between 2025 and 2034. The major drivers of the market include increased consumption of frozen and fresh meat products and presence of stringent food safety regulations.

Key Trends in the Market

Meat packaging refers to packaging solutions that offer meat-based products protection against physical and chemical changes, microbial contamination, and bruising as they can lead to nutrient loss, pathogenicity, and textural changes, among others. Meat packaging technologies include vacuum skin and modified atmosphere, among others.

• Rising demand for durable meat packaging solutions to protect meat from contamination is a key trend aiding the meat packaging market growth. The packaging ensures that the meat does not come in contact with oxygen, helping maintain its shelf life and quality.
• Growing requirement for processed and ready to eat meat products due to the convenience offered by them is another major factor bolstering the market expansion. These products do not require much preparation and are therefore, preferred by working professionals.
• Meat packaging is also becoming popular as it eliminates the risk of tampering. The firm packaging and labels aid in notifying the consumers and the businessowners if the products have been compromised.
• Brands are increasingly investing in the development of eye-catching and aesthetically appealing packaging solutions as it allows them to differentiate themselves from their competitors and aids their products in standing out and appealing to a wider consumer base.

Market Segmentation

Global Meat Packaging Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Breakup by Material

• Plastic
• Rigid
• Metal
• Others

Breakup by Product Type

• Fresh and Frozen
• Processed
• Ready to Eat

Breakup by Packaging Technology

• Modified Atmosphere
• Vacuum Thermoformed
• Vacuum Skin
• Others

Breakup by Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Market Share by Packaging Technology

As per the meat packaging market analysis, the modified atmosphere technology is anticipated to account for a significant share of the market in the coming years as it can extend the shelf life of food products, prolonging the distribution chain and reducing the requirement for centralised production. Modified atmosphere packaging usually contains an inert gas, such as nitrogen, in combination with an antimicrobial active gas, such as carbon dioxide, to extend the shelf life of the meat.

Global Meat Packaging Market Share by Region

North America is expected to account for a significant portion of the market over the forecast period, owing to the presence of advanced food safety standards in the region. Meat packs are easy to store and are ideal for putting together freezer meals including stews and chili, among others. The market growth in North America is also being aided by rising investments by major players towards research and development of innovative packaging techniques. Such developments are anticipated to enhance meat protection methods, boosting the meat packaging market demand.

Competitive Landscape

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global meat packaging market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

Amcor plc

Amcor plc is one of the global leaders in producing and developing responsible packaging for pharma, food and beverage, and personal and homecare products, among others. Amcor helps brands to differentiate their products and improve supply chains.

The Smurfit Kappa Group plc,

The Smurfit Kappa Group plc, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland is one of the largest packaging companies in the world, specialising in paper-based packaging. Smurfit was founded in 1934 and is known for providing reliable packaging solutions to meat packaging sector, among others.

Mondi plc,

Mondi plc, headquartered in Weybridge, United Kingdom, is a packaging and containers manufacturing company that is known for developing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions.

Other meat packaging market key players include Sealed Air Corporation, Berry Global, Inc., Crown Holdings, Inc., Bolloré S.A., PLASTOPIL, Viskase® Companies, Inc., and Revopak, among others.