Molded Fiber Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Source (Wood Pulp, Non-Wood Pulp), By Type (Thermoformed, Transfer), By Product, By End Use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033
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Molded Fiber Packaging Market Summary
The global molded fiber packaging market size was estimated at USD 8.60 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 13.48 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2033. Growing consumer-driven demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly packaging solutions is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
Eggs are packaged in molded fiber trays and clamshells, which are then sold to restaurants, foodservice operators, and individual buyers. In addition, per capita egg consumption is increasing on a yearly basis in the world. Thus, the rising consumption of eggs, owing to the expanding population, associated health benefits, and increasing demand for higher protein intake, is anticipated to drive the demand for molded fiber packaging products, thereby propelling market growth.
The rising consumption of eggs has increased the production of eggs. Eggs are packed in plastic as well as molded fiber trays and clamshells, which are further sold to retail chains and foodservice operators. The U.S., Netherlands, and Turkey are among the top exporters of eggs in the world. Molded fiber packaging can also be used for the storage and transportation of eggs, which is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Apart from eggs, fruits such as apples, avocados, guavas, and oranges are packaged in molded fiber packaging products such as trays. Factors such as a growing population, rising disposable income, and the growing trend of a healthy lifestyle are expected to drive the demand for fresh fruits in the coming years. This is expected to augment the demand for molded fiber packaging over the forecast period.
Manufacturers are striving to maintain a healthy competitive environment across the market space by implementing various strategies. For instance, in January 2024, Genpak launched a new sustainable molded fiber packaging line called the revamped Harvest Fiber, which includes hinged food service containers, trays, and tableware made from renewable fibers with no intentionally added PFAS. These containers are microwaveable and suitable for both hot and cold food applications, designed to meet the needs of foodservice operators by combining environmental sustainability with reliable performance and durability. The packaging is also BPI Certified Commercially Compostable and USDA BioPreferred, offering a practical and economical solution for restaurants facing increasing regulations against PFAS, while maintaining meal integrity for in-house and off-premises dining.
Global Molded Fiber Packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global molded fiber packaging market report on the basis of source, type, product, end-use, and region:
The global molded fiber packaging market size was estimated at USD 8.60 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 13.48 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2033. Growing consumer-driven demand for sustainable and environmentally-friendly packaging solutions is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period.
Eggs are packaged in molded fiber trays and clamshells, which are then sold to restaurants, foodservice operators, and individual buyers. In addition, per capita egg consumption is increasing on a yearly basis in the world. Thus, the rising consumption of eggs, owing to the expanding population, associated health benefits, and increasing demand for higher protein intake, is anticipated to drive the demand for molded fiber packaging products, thereby propelling market growth.
The rising consumption of eggs has increased the production of eggs. Eggs are packed in plastic as well as molded fiber trays and clamshells, which are further sold to retail chains and foodservice operators. The U.S., Netherlands, and Turkey are among the top exporters of eggs in the world. Molded fiber packaging can also be used for the storage and transportation of eggs, which is expected to drive the market over the forecast period.
Apart from eggs, fruits such as apples, avocados, guavas, and oranges are packaged in molded fiber packaging products such as trays. Factors such as a growing population, rising disposable income, and the growing trend of a healthy lifestyle are expected to drive the demand for fresh fruits in the coming years. This is expected to augment the demand for molded fiber packaging over the forecast period.
Manufacturers are striving to maintain a healthy competitive environment across the market space by implementing various strategies. For instance, in January 2024, Genpak launched a new sustainable molded fiber packaging line called the revamped Harvest Fiber, which includes hinged food service containers, trays, and tableware made from renewable fibers with no intentionally added PFAS. These containers are microwaveable and suitable for both hot and cold food applications, designed to meet the needs of foodservice operators by combining environmental sustainability with reliable performance and durability. The packaging is also BPI Certified Commercially Compostable and USDA BioPreferred, offering a practical and economical solution for restaurants facing increasing regulations against PFAS, while maintaining meal integrity for in-house and off-premises dining.
Global Molded Fiber Packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global molded fiber packaging market report on the basis of source, type, product, end-use, and region:
- Source Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Wood Pulp
- Non-wood Pulp
- Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Thick Wall
- Transfer
- Thermoformed
- Processed
- Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Trays
- End Caps
- Bowls & Cups
- Clamshells
- Plates
- Others
- End Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Food Packaging
- Food Service
- Electronics
- Healthcare
- Industrial
- Others
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Central & South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
Table of Contents
180 Pages
- Chapter 1 Methodology And Scope
- 1.1 Information Procurement
- 1.1.1 Purchased Database
- 1.1.2 GVR’s Internal Database
- 1.1.3 Secondary Sources
- 1.1.4 Third Party Perspective
- 1.1.5 Primary Research
- 1.2 Information Analysis & Data Analysis Models
- 1.3 List of Data Sources
- Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Market Insights
- 2.2 Segmental Outlook
- 2.3 Competitive Outlook
- Chapter 3 Market Variables, Trends, And Scope
- 3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1 Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2 Related Market Outlook
- 3.2 Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1 Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.2 Procurement Best Practices
- 3.3.3 Manufacturing Trends
- 3.3.4 Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.4 Technology Timeline
- 3.5 Regulatory Framework
- 3.5.1 U.S. Regulations
- 3.5.1.1 The United States Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- 3.5.2 Canada Regulations
- 3.5.2.1 Food and Drugs Act
- 3.5.2.2 Food and Drug Regulations
- 3.5.3 EU Regulations
- 3.5.3.1 Framework Regulation (EC) 1935/2004
- 3.6 Market Dynamics
- 3.6.1 Market Driver Analysis
- 3.6.2 Market Restraints
- 3.6.3 Market Challenges
- 3.7 Business Environment Analysis: Molded Fiber Packaging Market
- 3.7.1 Industry Analysis: Porter’s
- 3.7.2 Pestel Analysis
- Chapter 4 Molded Fiber Packaging Market: Source Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1 Definition & Scope
- 4.2 Source movement & market share analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.3 Wood Pulp
- 4.3.1 Molded Wood Pulp Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.4 Non-Wood Pulp
- 4.4.1 Molded Non-Wood Pulp Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Chapter 5 Molded Fiber Packaging Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1 Definition & Scope
- 5.2 Type movement & market share analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 5.3 Thick Wall
- 5.3.1 Thick Wall Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.4 Transfer
- 5.4.1 Transfer Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.5 Thermoformed
- 5.5.1 Thermoformed Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.6 Processed
- 5.6.1 Processed Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Chapter 6 Molded Fiber Packaging Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1 Definition & Scope
- 6.2 Product movement & market share analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3 Trays
- 6.3.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Tray, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4 End Caps
- 6.4.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By End Cap, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.5 Bowls & Cups
- 6.5.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Bowl & Cups Cap, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.6 Clamshells
- 6.6.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Clamshell, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.7 Plate
- 6.7.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Plate, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.8 Others
- 6.8.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Other, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Chapter 7 Molded Fiber Packaging Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1 Definition & Scope
- 7.2 End Use movement & market share analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 7.3 Food Packaging
- 7.3.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Food Packaging, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4 Food Service
- 7.4.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Foodservice, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5 Electronics
- 7.5.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Electronics, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6 Healthcare
- 7.6.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Healthcare, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.7 Industrial
- 7.7.1 Molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, by industrial, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
- 7.8 Others
- 7.8.1 Molded Fiber Packaging Market Estimates And Forecasts, By Others, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Chapter 8 Molded Fiber Packaging Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1 Regional Movement & Market Share Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 North America Molded Fiber Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.2.2 U.S.
- 8.2.2.1 U.S. molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.2.3 Canada
- 8.2.3.1 Canada molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.2.4 Mexico
- 8.2.4.1 Mexico molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 Europe Molded Fiber Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.3.2 Germany
- 8.3.2.1 Germany molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.3.3 France
- 8.3.3.1 France molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.3.4 UK
- 8.3.4.1 UK molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.3.5 Italy
- 8.3.5.1 Italy molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.3.5 Spain
- 8.3.5.1 Spain molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.4 Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1 Asia Pacific Molded Fiber Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.4.2 China
- 8.4.2.1 China molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.4.3 Japan
- 8.4.3.1 Japan molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.4.4 India
- 8.4.4.1 India molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.4.5 South Korea
- 8.4.5.1 South Korea molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.4.6 Southeast Asia
- 8.4.6.1 Southeast Asia molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.5 Central & South America
- 8.5.1 Central & South America Molded Fiber Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.5.2 Brazil
- 8.5.2.1 Brazil molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.5.3 Argentina
- 8.5.3.1 Argentina molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.6 Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1 Middle East & Africa Molded Fiber Packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.2.1 Saudi Arabia molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.6.3 South Africa
- 8.6.3.1 South Africa molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 8.6.4 UAE
- 8.6.4.1 UAE molded fiber packaging market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- Chapter 9 Competitive Analysis
- 9.1 Key players & recent developments & their impact on the industry
- 9.2 Vendor Landscape
- 9.2.1 Company Categorization
- 9.2.2 List of raw material suppliers & channel partners
- 9.2.1 List of potential customers
- 9.2.2 List of key emerging companies
- 9.4 Competitive Dynamics
- 9.4.1 Company market position analysis
- 9.4.2 Company heat map analysis
- 9.4.3 Strategy Mapping
- Chapter 10 Company Profiles
- 10.1 Amcor plc
- 10.1.1 Company Overview
- 10.1.2 Financial Performance
- 10.1.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.2 Huhtamaki
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 10.3 Hartmann Packaging A/S
- 10.1.1 Company Overview
- 10.1.2 Financial Performance
- 10.1.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.4 CKF Inc.
- 10.4.1 Company Overview
- 10.4.2 Financial Performance
- 10.4.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.4.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.5 Stora Enso
- 10.5.1 Company Overview
- 10.5.2 Financial Performance
- 10.5.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.5.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.6 PulPac
- 10.6.1 Company Overview
- 10.6.2 Financial Performance
- 10.6.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.6.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.7 Genpak
- 10.7.1 Company Overview
- 10.7.2 Financial Performance
- 10.7.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.7.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.8 ProAmpac
- 10.8.1 Company Overview
- 10.8.2 Financial Performance
- 10.8.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.8.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.9 Otarapack
- 10.9.1 Company Overview
- 10.9.2 Financial Performance
- 10.9.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.9.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.10 Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
- 10.10.1 Company Overview
- 10.10.2 Financial Performance
- 10.10.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.10.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.11 Pro-Care Packaging
- 10.11.1 Company Overview
- 10.11.2 Financial Performance
- 10.11.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.11.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.12 Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
- 10.12.1 Company Overview
- 10.12.2 Financial Performance
- 10.12.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.12.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.13 Sabert Corporation
- 10.13.1 Company Overview
- 10.13.2 Financial Performance
- 10.13.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.13.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.14 Henry Molded Products Inc.
- 10.14.1 Company Overview
- 10.14.2 Financial Performance
- 10.14.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.14.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.15 Wynalda Packaging
- 10.15.1 Company Overview
- 10.15.2 Financial Performance
- 10.15.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.15.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.16 Dart Container Corporation
- 10.16.1 Company Overview
- 10.16.2 Financial Performance
- 10.16.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.16.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.17 Jiangyin Pton Molded Fiber Products Co., Ltd.
- 10.17.1 Company Overview
- 10.17.2 Financial Performance
- 10.17.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.17.4 Strategic Initiatives
- 10.18 Fuzhou QiQi Paper Products Co., Ltd.
- 10.18.1 Company Overview
- 10.18.2 Financial Performance
- 10.18.3 Product benchmarking
- 10.18.4 Strategic Initiatives
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