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Food Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Flexible, Rigid, Semi-rigid), By Material, By Application (Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy Products, Fruits & Vegetables), By Packaging Type, By Food Type, By Region, And Segment Forecasts,

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Dec 23, 2025
Length 190 Pages
SKU # GV20723905

Description

Food Packaging Market Summary

The global food packaging market size was estimated at USD 421.60 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 598.98 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2026 to 2033. The surge in online grocery shopping, meal kit subscriptions, and food delivery services has fueled the demand for durable and temperature-controlled food packaging solutions.

Additionally, the growth in urban populations and the middle-class segment worldwide has led to an increase in the consumption of processed and packaged food, driving the growth of the food packaging industry. Growing urbanization and changing lifestyles have significantly transformed food packaging demands in the emerging countries across the world. As more people live in cities with busy schedules, there is an increasing need for convenient, on-the-go packaging solutions. For example, portion-controlled snack packs, microwaveable containers, and ready-to-eat meal packaging have seen substantial growth in recent times.

Sustainability has emerged as a crucial driver, with consumers and regulations driving the demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions. This has led to innovations in biodegradable materials, reduced plastic usage, and the development of recyclable packaging designs. For instance, in November 2024, Greif, a U.S.-based packaging company, introduced a Coated Recycled Paperboard (CRB) specifically designed for the food industry, marking a significant advancement in sustainable packaging solutions. This new product is notable for its recycled and recyclable properties, aligning with the company’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy principles. Additionally, the rise of plant-based materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA) and mushroom-based packaging, demonstrates the industry's shift toward greater environmental responsibility.

Food safety and preservation requirements continue to drive technological advancements in packaging. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and active packaging technologies help extend shelf life while maintaining food quality and freshness. Smart packaging with indicators for freshness, temperature, and tampering has gained traction.

Furthermore, e-commerce growth has revolutionized food packaging requirements, especially accelerated by recent global events. This has led to innovative designs that focus on durability during shipping, temperature control, and the unboxing experience. Amazon's frustration-free packaging program has influenced many food manufacturers to redesign their packaging for online retail. Additionally, the rise of meal kit services, such as HelloFresh, has created demand for specialized packaging solutions that ensure the delivery of fresh ingredients while minimizing environmental impact through portion control and the use of recyclable materials.

Global Food Packaging Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at a global level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global food packaging market report based on type, material, application, packaging type, food type, and region:
  • Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Flexible
  • Rigid
  • Semi-rigid
  • Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Plastics
  • Paper & Paper-Based Materials
  • Glass
  • Metal
  • Others
  • Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Dairy Products
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Meat & Seafood
  • Sauces & Dressings
  • Others
  • Packaging Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Cups
  • Bottles
  • Cans
  • Pouches
  • Trays
  • Others
  • Food Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • Frozen Food
  • Chilled Food
  • Canned Food
  • Shelf Stable Food
  • Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
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Table of Contents

190 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.1.1. Market Segmentation
1.1.2. Market Definition
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot, 2025 (USD Billion)
2.2. Segmental Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Food Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
3.2.2. Manufacturing/ Technology Trends
3.2.3. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3. Impact of Circular Economy on the Food Packaging Market
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.4. Market Challenge Analysis
3.6. Business Environment Analysis
3.6.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Food Packaging Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
4.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type, 2021 to 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.1. Flexible
4.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.2. Rigid
4.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
4.3.3. Semi-rigid
4.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 5. Global Food Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
5.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Material, 2021 to 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.1. Plastic
5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.2. Paper & Paper-Based Materials
5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.3. Glass
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.4. Metal
5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
5.3.5. Others
5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Global Food Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
6.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application, 2021 to 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.1. Bakery & Confectionery
6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.2. Dairy Products
6.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.3. Fruits & Vegetables
6.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.4. Meat & Seafood
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.5. Sauces & Dressings
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
6.3.6. Others
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Global Food Packaging Market: Packaging Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Key Takeaways
7.2. Packaging Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
7.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Packaging Type, 2021 to 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.1. Cups
7.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.2. Bottles
7.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.3. Cans
7.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.4. Pouches
7.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.5. Trays
7.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
7.3.6. Others
7.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 8. Global Food Packaging Market: Food Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Key Takeaways
8.2. Food Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2025 & 2033
8.3. Market Estimates & Forecast, By Food Type, 2021 to 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.1. Frozen Food
8.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.2. Chilled Food
8.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.3. Canned Food
8.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
8.3.4. Shelf Stable Food
8.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 9. Global Food Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Food Packaging Market: Regional Outlook
9.2. North America
9.2.1. North America Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.2.2. U.S.
9.2.2.1. U.S. Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.2.3. Canada
9.2.3.1. Canada Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.2.4. Mexico
9.2.4.1. Mexico Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.3. Europe
9.3.1. Europe Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.3.2. Germany
9.3.2.1. Germany Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.3.3. UK
9.3.3.1. UK Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.3.4. France
9.3.4.1. France Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.3.5. Italy
9.3.5.1. Italy Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.4. Asia Pacific
9.4.1. Asia Pacific Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.4.2. China
9.4.2.1. China Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.4.3. India
9.4.3.1. India Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.4.4. Japan
9.4.4.1. Japan Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.4.5. Australia
9.4.5.1. Australia Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Latin America Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.5.2. Brazil
9.5.2.1. Brazil Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.6. Middle East & Africa
9.6.1. Middle East & Africa Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
9.6.2. Saudi Arabia
9.6.2.1. Saudi Arabia Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
10.2. Vendor Landscape
10.2.1. List of Raw Material Suppliers & Channel Partners
10.2.2. Company Categorization
10.2.3. List of Potential Customers
10.3. Company Market Position Analysis
10.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
10.5. Strategy Mapping
10.5.1. Expansions
10.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
10.5.3. Collaborations
10.5.4. New Product Launches
10.5.5. Others
Chapter 11. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Products Overview)
11.1. Amcor plc
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Performance
11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.2. Huhtamaki
11.2.1. Company Overview
11.2.2. Financial Performance
11.2.3. Product Benchmarking
11.3. Sealed Air
11.3.1. Company Overview
11.3.2. Financial Performance
11.3.3. Product Benchmarking
11.4. Sonoco Products Company
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Financial Performance
11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
11.5. International Paper Company
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Financial Performance
11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
11.6. Mondi
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Financial Performance
11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
11.7. Smurfit Westrock
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Financial Performance
11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
11.8. Graphic Packaging International, LLC
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Financial Performance
11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9. DS Smith
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Financial Performance
11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
11.10. Packaging Corporation of America
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Financial Performance
11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
11.11. Clearwater Paper Corporation
11.11.1. Company Overview
11.11.2. Financial Performance
11.11.3. Product Benchmarking
11.12. Coveris
11.12.1. Company Overview
11.12.2. Financial Performance
11.12.3. Product Benchmarking
11.13. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
11.13.1. Company Overview
11.13.2. Financial Performance
11.13.3. Product Benchmarking
11.14. ProAmpac
11.14.1. Company Overview
11.14.2. Financial Performance
11.14.3. Product Benchmarking

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