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Seafood Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Material (Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Metal), By Packaging Technology, By Seafood, By Packaging Format, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Aug 08, 2025
Length 120 Pages
SKU # GV20400159

Description

Seafood Packaging Market Summary

The global seafood packaging market size was estimated at USD 17.80 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 28.91 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2033. The market is driven by rising demand for convenient, ready-to-cook seafood products and the growing need for extended shelf life through advanced packaging technologies.

In addition, increasing global seafood trade and stringent food safety regulations are boosting the adoption of high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions. The rapid growth in global seafood consumption is one of the most significant drivers for market growth. Increasing health awareness and preference for high-protein, low-fat diets have boosted the demand for fish, shrimp, shellfish, and other seafood products. According to FAO reports, global consumption of aquatic animal foods has indeed more than doubled since the 1960s. The global average per capita consumption rose from 9.9 kg in the 1960s to a record high of 20.5 kg in 2019. By 2022, per capita consumption reached 20.7 kg. As the trade of fresh and frozen seafood expands across regions, there is a growing need for packaging solutions that ensure freshness, maintain nutritional value, and extend shelf life during transportation and storage. For example, vacuum skin packaging (VSP) is becoming increasingly popular for salmon exports from Norway to Japan due to its excellent preservation qualities.

Seafood is highly perishable, making advanced packaging technologies critical to maintaining product quality and safety. The rise in international seafood trade and long-distance transportation demands packaging that offers effective oxygen barriers, moisture control, and microbial protection. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and high-barrier films are increasingly adopted to slow down spoilage, retain color, and prevent bacterial growth. For example, Thai Union Group, one of the world’s largest seafood producers, uses MAP technology for its frozen shrimp exports to extend shelf life while reducing the need for chemical preservatives. This focus on food safety and extended usability directly fuels innovation and growth in the seafood packaging industry.

The rising popularity of convenience foods, including processed and ready-to-eat seafood, has intensified the demand for portion-controlled, microwave-safe, and attractive retail packaging. Urban consumers with busy lifestyles prefer products that are pre-cooked, marinated, or ready for immediate consumption, often requiring specialized packaging that is both functional and visually appealing. For example, resealable pouches and single-serve trays are gaining traction in North America and Europe, allowing consumers to prepare seafood with minimal effort while keeping unused portions fresh. This trend is also encouraging packaging manufacturers to develop solutions that combine convenience with premium branding to appeal to retail buyers.

Global Seafood 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 seafood packaging market report based on material, packaging technology, seafood, packaging format, application, and region:
  • Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Plastic
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Metal
  • Others
  • Packaging Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • MAP
  • Vacuum Skin Packaging
  • Others
  • Seafood Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Fish
  • Mollusca
  • Crustaceans
  • Others
  • Packaging Format Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Trays
  • Bags & Pouches
  • Cans
  • Boxes
  • Shrink Films
  • Others
  • Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Fresh & Frozen
  • Processed
  • Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • UK
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Middle East & Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
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Table of Contents

120 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, 2024 (USD Million)
2.2. Segmental Snapshot
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Seafood Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
3.3.2. Manufacturing/Technology Trends
3.3.3. Sales Channel Analysis
3.3.4. Profit Margin Analysis
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 Seafood Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Key Takeaways
4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2.1. Plastic
4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.2.2. Paper & Paperboard
4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.2.3. Metal
4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.2.4. Others
4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Global Seafood Packaging Market: Packaging Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Key Takeaways
5.2. Packaging Technology Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2.1. MAP
5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.2. Vacuum Skin Packaging
5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.2.3. Others
5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Global Seafood Packaging Market: Seafood Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Key Takeaways
6.2. Seafood Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
6.2.1. Fish
6.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.2.2. Mollusca
6.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.2.3. Crustaceans
6.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.2.4. Others
6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Global Seafood Packaging Market: Packaging Format Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Key Takeaways
7.2. Packaging Format Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
7.2.1. Trays
7.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.2.2. Bags & Pouches
7.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.2.3. Cans
7.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.2.4. Boxes
7.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.2.5. Shrink Films
7.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.2.6. Others
7.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Global Seafood Packaging Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Key Takeaways
8.2. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
8.2.1. Fresh & Frozen
8.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.2.2. Processed
8.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Global Seafood Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Key Takeaways
9.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
9.3. North America
9.3.1. North America Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.2. U.S.
9.3.2.1. U.S. Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.3. Canada
9.3.3.1. Canada Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.4. Mexico
9.3.4.1. Mexico Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4. Europe
9.4.1. Europe Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.2. Germany
9.4.2.1. Germany Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.3. UK
9.4.3.1. UK Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.4. France
9.4.4.1. France Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.5. Italy
9.4.5.1. Italy Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.6. Spain
9.4.6.1. Spain Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5. Asia Pacific
9.5.1. Asia Pacific Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5.2. China
9.5.2.1. China Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5.3. India
9.5.3.1. India Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5.4. Japan
9.5.4.1. Japan Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5.5. South Korea
9.5.5.1. South Korea Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5.6. Australia
9.5.6.1. Australia Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.6. Latin America
9.6.1. Latin America Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.6.2. Brazil
9.6.2.1. Brazil Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.6.3. Argentina
9.6.3.1. Argentina Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.7. Middle East & Africa
9.7.1. Middle East & Africa Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.7.2. Saudi Arabia
9.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.7.3. UAE
9.7.3.1. UAE Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.7.4. South Africa
9.7.4.1. South Africa Seafood Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
10.2. Vendor Landscape
10.2.1. Company Categorization
10.2.2. List of Key Distributors, Suppliers, and Channel Partners
10.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-Users
10.3. Competitive Dynamics
10.3.1. Company Market Position Analysis
10.3.2. Company Heat Map Analysis
10.4. Strategy Mapping
10.4.1. Expansions
10.4.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
10.4.3. Collaborations
10.4.4. New Product Launches
10.4.5. Others
Chapter 11. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
11.1. DS Smith
11.1.1. Company Overview
11.1.2. Financial Performance
11.1.3. Product Benchmarking
11.2. AptarGroup, Inc.
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. Amcor plc
11.4.1. Company Overview
11.4.2. Financial Performance
11.4.3. Product Benchmarking
11.5. ProAmpac
11.5.1. Company Overview
11.5.2. Financial Performance
11.5.3. Product Benchmarking
11.6. Frontier Packaging, Inc.
11.6.1. Company Overview
11.6.2. Financial Performance
11.6.3. Product Benchmarking
11.7. ULMA Packaging
11.7.1. Company Overview
11.7.2. Financial Performance
11.7.3. Product Benchmarking
11.8. Printpack
11.8.1. Company Overview
11.8.2. Financial Performance
11.8.3. Product Benchmarking
11.9. North Coast Seafoods
11.9.1. Company Overview
11.9.2. Financial Performance
11.9.3. Product Benchmarking
11.10. Trivium Packaging
11.10.1. Company Overview
11.10.2. Financial Performance
11.10.3. Product Benchmarking
11.11. CarePac
11.11.1. Company Overview
11.11.2. Financial Performance
11.11.3. Product Benchmarking
11.12. SeaCa Plastic Packaging
11.12.1. Company Overview
11.12.2. Financial Performance
11.12.3. Product Benchmarking

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