North America Rigid Plastic Thermoforming Packaging Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By End User, By Product, By Raw Material, By Country and Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2032

The North America Rigid Plastic Thermoforming Packaging Market would witness market growth of 5.9% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The US market dominated the North America Rigid Plastic Thermoforming Packaging Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $22,840.3 million by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 7.6% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 7.1% during (2025 - 2032).

The rigid plastic thermoforming packaging market represents a dynamic and evolving segment of the global packaging industry, characterized by its versatility, durability, and adaptability to various industrial and consumer needs. Thermoforming, a manufacturing process that involves heating a plastic sheet until it becomes pliable and then shaping it into a specific form using a mold, has gained prominence due to its ability to produce rigid packaging solutions that are both functional and aesthetically appealing.

Moreover, this market encompasses a variety of products, including trays, containers, clamshells, blisters, and cups, which serve as essential tools for protecting, preserving, and presenting goods across multiple sectors. As industries seek efficient and reliable packaging options, rigid plastic thermoforming has emerged as a cornerstone technology, balancing practicality with innovation to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

The market is experiencing significant growth due to rising demand across various industries, including cosmetics, food processing, and manufacturing. In North America, the expanding cosmetics sector in Canada, the booming food processing industry in Mexico, and the steady rise in manufacturing output in the USA are driving the need for durable, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging solutions. As these industries expand, the demand for thermoformed plastic packaging continues to rise, offering lightweight, protective, and customizable solutions for different applications.

Based on End User, the market is segmented into Food (Meat & Fish, Dairy, Confectionery, Ready To Eat, Fruit & Vegetables, Eggs, and Other Food), Beverages, HoReCa(Food Service & Takeout), Healthcare, Cosmetics & Toiletries, Industrial, and Other End User. Based on Product, the market is segmented into Bottles & Containers, Caps & Closures, Trays & Clamshells, Tubs & Cups, Microprocessors Packaging, and Other Product. Based on Raw Material, the market is segmented into Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene (PE), Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Bioplastics, and Other Raw Material. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.

List of Key Companies Profiled

• Amcor Plc
• Sonoco Products Company
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (Reynolds Group Ltd.)
• Placon Corporation
• Genpak, LLC (Great Pacific Enterprises, Inc.)
• Anchor Packaging LLC
• Tekni-Plex Inc.
• Dart Container Corporation
• D&W Fine Pack LLC
• Lacerta Group, LLC

North America Rigid Plastic Thermoforming Packaging Market Report Segmentation

By End User

• Food

 Meat & Fish

 Dairy

 Confectionery

 Ready To Eat

 Fruit & Vegetables

 Eggs

 Other Food

• Beverages
• HoReCa(Food Service & Takeout)
• Healthcare
• Cosmetics & Toiletries
• Industrial
• Other End User

By Product

• Bottles & Containers
• Caps & Closures
• Trays & Clamshells
• Tubs & Cups
• Microprocessors Packaging
• Other Product

By Raw Material

• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polystyrene (PS)
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Bioplastics
• Other Raw Material

By Country

• US
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America