Global Fresh Food Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2028

The global fresh food packaging market size was estimated at USD 123,440.0 million in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 181,730.0 million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 5% from 2021 to 2028.
Revenue, 2020 (US$M)
$123,440.0
Forecast, 2028 (US$M)
$181,730.0
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global fresh food packaging market, 2017-2028 (US$M)

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Global fresh food packaging market highlights

  • The global fresh food packaging market generated a revenue of USD 123.4 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 181.7 billion by 2028.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2021 - 2028) of 5% by 2028.
  • In terms of segment, rigid accounted for a revenue of USD 64.7 billion in 2020.
  • Flexible is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, UK is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2021 to 2028.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 123.4 billion
Market revenue in 2028USD 181.7 billion
Growth rate5% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentRigid
Fastest growing segmentFlexible
Historical data covered2017 - 2019
Base year for estimation2020
Forecast period covered2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationRigid, Flexible

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 22.4% of the global fresh food packaging market in 2020.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • By country, UK is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 3.9 billion by 2028.

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Fresh Food Packaging Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
ProAmpac View profile 5001-10000 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America http://www.proampac.com/
Winpak Ltd View profile 2753 100 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, R3J 3T3 https://www.winpak.com
Clondalkin Group View profile 1001-5000 Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Europe http://www.clondalkingroup.com/
Coveris View profile 5001-10000 Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America http://www.coveris.com/
Transcontinental Inc Shs -A- Voting Subord. View profile 8131 1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3240, Affaires Juridiques,, A/s Caroline Hamel, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3B 0G1 https://tctranscontinental.com
DS Smith PLC View profile 29672 1 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DL https://www.dssmith.com
Genpak View profile 1001-5000 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North America http://www.genpak.com
Constantia Flexibles View profile 5001-10000 Vienna, Wien, Austria, Europe http://www.cflex.com
Mondi PLC View profile 21773 The Heights, Brooklands, Ground Floor, Building 5, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 0NY https://www.mondigroup.com
Sealed Air Corp View profile 17000 2415 Cascade Pointe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28208 https://www.sealedair.com
Amcor PLC View profile 41000 83 Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS30 8XP https://www.amcor.com
Huhtamäki Oyj View profile 17868 Revontulenkuja 1, Espoo, Finland, 02100 https://www.huhtamaki.com
Sonoco Products Co View profile 23000 1 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550 http://www.sonoco.com

Global fresh food packaging market outlook

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Rigid was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.43% in 2020. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global fresh food packaging market based on rigid, flexible covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.


  • Global Fresh Food Packaging Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Rigid
      • Trays & Boxes
      • Others
      • Clamshells
    • Flexible
      • Wraps & Films
      • Pouches & Bags
  • Global Fresh Food Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Paper & Paper Board
    • Plastics
      • Others
      • Polyethylene terephthalate
      • Polypropylene
      • Polyethylene
      • Polystyrene
      • Polyvinyl Chloride
    • Polylactic Acid
    • Others
    • Bagasse
  • Global Fresh Food Packaging Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017-2028)
    • Eggs, Meat & Seafood
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Dairy Products

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