Fresh Produce Plastic Containers
Demand for plastic containers used with fresh fruits and vegetables is forecast to rise 5.0% annually to $1.6 billion in 2024. Gains will result primarily from increased sales of increasing sales of ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and other RTE fruits and vegetables, which often employ clamshells and two-piece plastic containers due to their transparency and ability to boost shelf appeal in grocery store cold cases.
This report covers fresh produce plastic container demand by Product and Application. Data are provided in current dollar value.
Packaging products covered in this study include:
Clamshells
Tubs, cups, and bowls
Other plastic containers (e.g., square &and rectangular two-piece containers, pails, domed containers, lidded buckets, shaped containers)
Fresh vegetable applications for plastic containers include:
Salad
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Onions
Lettuce
Carrots
Mushrooms
Celery
Cabbage
Peppers
Other vegetables
Fruit applications for produce packaging are:
Berries
Apples
Citrus
Melons
Grapes
Other fruits
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US fresh produce plastic container market, including key trends in product, application, and material segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019, with forecasts for 2024, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in current dollar value. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
Report Details
Study Scope & Product Description
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
3. Overview
Historical Market Trends
Demand by Container Type
Clamshells
Tubs, Cups, & Bowls
Other Plastic Containers
Pricing Trends
Competitive Products
4. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand
Fresh Produce Industry Outlook
Field to Fork/Farm to Table Packaging
Food Safety
Sustainability
Food Waste/Shelf Life
Recycling & Recycled Content
Biobased Materials
Regulations
5. Produce Applications
Demand by Produce Category
Fresh Fruit
Berries
Melons
Fresh Vegetables
Tomatoes
Onions
Salad
6. Key Suppliers & Market Share
Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
7. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Freedonia 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 Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2019 - 2021 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Table 3-1 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2019 (million dollars)
Table 3-2 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Container Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-3 | Fresh Produce Plastic Clamshell Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-4 | Fresh Produce Plastic Tub, Cup, & Bowl Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-5 | Other Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-6 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Pricing by Product, 2009 - 2024 (dollars per unit)
4. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand
Table 4-1 | US Fresh Produce Production & Consumption, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds)
5. Produce Applications
Table 5-1 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-2 | Fresh Fruit Plastic Container Demand by Fruit Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 5-3 | Fresh Vegetable Plastic Container Demand by Vegetable Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 5-4 | Fresh Salad Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
6. Key Suppliers & Market Share
Table 6-1 | Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
7. Appendix
Table 7-1 | Relevant HS/HTS Codes
Table 7-2 | Relevant Industry Codes
Table 7-3 | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 7-4 | Population & Households, 2009 - 2024 (million persons)
Table 7-5 | Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2024 (billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Market
2. About This Report
Figure 2-1 | Annual Fresh Produce Plastic Container & Total Fresh Produce Packaging Value Demand Growth, 2019 - 2023 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2000 - 2020 (million dollars)
Figure 3-2 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Container Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-3 | Fresh Produce Plastic Clamshell Demand Growth, 2009 - 2024 (% CAGR)
Figure 3-4 | Fresh Produce Plastic Tub, Cup, & Bowl Demand Growth, 2009 - 2024 (%CAGR)
Figure 3-5 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Pricing, 2009 - 2024 (dollars per unit)
Figure 3-6 | Comparative Demand Growth: Produce Plastic Containers & Competitive Products, 2014 - 2024 (% CAGR)
5. Produce Applications
Figure 5-1 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-2 | Fresh Fruit Plastic Container Demand by Fruit Type, 2019 (million dollars)
Figure 5-3 | Fresh Vegetable Plastic Container Demand by Vegetable Type, 2019 (million dollars)
Figure 5-4 | Salad Production & Salad Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
6. Key Suppliers & Market Share
Figure 6-1 | Fresh Produce Plastic Container Market Share by Company, 2019 (billion dollars)
7. Appendix
Figure 7-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 7-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)
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