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Global Food Packaging

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published Oct 23, 2025
Length 481 Pages
SKU # FG20490154

Description

The global market for food packaging totaled over $340 billion in 2024. Volume demand
for these products is expected to increase 4.2% per year to 3.6 trillion units in 2029, with
market value reaching $422 billion. Growth will be supported by a favorable shift in
product mix toward higher-value formats, as well as increasing adoption of retail
packaging in developing economies.

This report covers the global food packaging market by product, material, market, and
region. Demand is presented in units and US dollars.

Sales by product are presented for:
Rigid Containers
Boxes & Cartons
Other Rigid Food Packaging
Bags & Pouches
Other Flexible Food Packaging

Sales by material are presented for:
Plastic
Paper & Paperboard
Other Materials

Sales by market are presented for:
Meat & Poultry
Seafood
Prepared Foods
Dairy Foods
Baked Goods
Sauces & Condiments
Processed Fruits & Vegetables
Snack Foods & Candy
Other Food
Sales are presented for 18 countries in the following regions:

North America
Central and South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast

Scope of the report:

This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the global food packaging market,
including key trends in products, materials, markets, and regions. Historical data are
provided for 2014, 2019, and 2024 for demand, with forecasts for 2029 and 2034. In
addition, annual historical and forecast data is provided for selected time series. Data
are provided in US dollars and units. Also included are analyses of key industry players
and their global market share.

Table of Contents

481 Pages
    • Figure 1-1. Global Food Packaging Market
    • What is Included in this Report
    • Types of Packaging Used by the Food Industry
    • Materials Used to Make Food Packaging
    • Applications for Food Packaging
    • Food Packaging Product Examples with Pictures
    • Historical Market Trends & Growth Drivers
    • Regional Food Packaging Overview
    • Food Packaging Formats (Rigid vs. Flexible)
    • Packaging Use & Market Growth Vary by Food Category
    • Pricing, Product Mix, &Recent Inflation
    • Consumer Incomes Key to Spending on Processed Food
    • Global Food Production Outlook
    • Food Retail Trends
    • Foodservice Industry Outlook & Regional Trends
    • Food Processing Technology & Its Impact on Packaging
    • Food Safety & the Role of Packaging
    • Regulations & Standards
    • Sustainability Initiatives
    • Use of Alternative Packaging Materials
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Rigid Food Packaging Trends
    • Rigid Food Packaging Products
    • Rigid Food Packaging Leading Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Food Packaging Trends
    • Flexible Food Packaging Products
    • Flexible Food Packaging Leading Suppliers
    • Food Packaging Demand by Material
    • Plastic Food Packaging
    • Paper & Paperboard Food Packaging
    • Other Materials
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Packaging Trends
    • Materials Competition
    • North America: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
    • North America: Regional Market Overview
    • North America: Demand by Food Category
    • North America: Materials Competition
    • North America: Market Share
    • United States
    • Mexico
    • Canada
    • Central & South America: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
    • Central & South America: Demand by Packaging Type
    • Central & South America: Demand by Food Category
    • Central & South America: Materials Competition
    • Central & South America: Market Share
    • Brazil
    • Other Central & South America
    • Western Europe: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
    • Western Europe: Regional Overview
    • Western Europe: Demand by Food Category
    • Western Europe: Materials Competition
    • Western Europe: Market Share
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • OtherWestern Europe
    • Eastern Europe: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
    • Eastern Europe: Regional Overview
    • Eastern Europe: Demand by Food Category
    • Eastern Europe: Materials Competition
    • Eastern Europe: Market Share
    • Russia
    • Poland
    • Other Eastern Europe
    • Asia/Pacific: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
    • Asia/Pacific: Regional Overview
    • Asia/Pacific: Demand by Food Category
    • Asia/Pacific: Materials Competition
    • Asia/Pacific: Market Share
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Southeast Asia
    • Other Asia/Pacific
    • Africa/Mideast: Food Packaging Market Size & Food Industry Overview
    • Africa/Mideast: Regional Overview
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Food Category
    • Africa/Mideast: Materials Competition
    • Africa/Mideast: Market Share
    • Africa
    • Middle East
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
    • Market Share
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • List of Industry Participants
    • Report Details
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Data Changes from Previous Version
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Country Lists by Region
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions

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