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U.S. Fresh Food Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2020-2028

The fresh food packaging market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 32.7 billion by 2028. A compound annual growth rate of 3.7% is expected of the United States fresh food packaging market from 2021 to 2028.

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      • Fresh Food Packaging Market Outlook
Revenue, 2020 (US$B)
$24.4
Forecast, 2028 (US$B)
$32.7
CAGR, 2021 - 2028
3.7%
Report Coverage
U.S.
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U.S. fresh food packaging market highlights

  • The U.S. fresh food packaging market generated a revenue of USD 24.4 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 32.7 billion by 2028.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2021 to 2028.
  • In terms of segment, rigid was the largest revenue generating type in 2020.
  • Flexible is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Fresh food packaging market data book summary

Market revenue in 2020USD 24.4 billion
Market revenue in 2028USD 32.7 billion
Growth rate3.7% (CAGR from 2020 to 2028)
Largest segmentRigid
Fastest growing segmentFlexible
Historical data2017 - 2019
Base year2020
Forecast period2021 - 2028
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationRigid, Flexible
Key market players worldwideAmcor PLC, DS Smith PLC, Mondi PLC, Coveris, Transcontinental Inc Shs -A- Voting Subord., Constantia Flexibles, Sealed Air Corp, Sonoco Products Co, Huhtamäki Oyj, Clondalkin Group, ProAmpac, Genpak, Winpak Ltd


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 19.7% of the global fresh food packaging market in 2020.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • In North America, U.S. fresh food packaging market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2028.
  • Canada is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 4.5 billion by 2028.

The U.S. is one of the largest markets for packaging products around the globe with total packaging market exceeding USD 177 billion , according to the Flexible Packaging Association. The market is expected driven by the presence of leading packaging manufacturers including Sealed Air, ProAmpac, Sonoco Products Company, Flex-Pack, and PPC Flexible Packaging LLC. 

The U.S. has one of the largest markets for fresh fruits and vegetables including exotic fruits and mushrooms. However, the exports were slightly impacted following the outbreak of COVID-19. The demand for packaging had little impact owing to growth in domestic demand, especially for fruits with high vitamin-C content.

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Publish Date: Aug 26, 2024

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Fresh Food Packaging Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Sonoco Products CoView profile 23,0001 N. Second Street, Hartsville, SC, United States, 29550www.sonoco.com
Huhtamäki OyjView profile 17,868Revontulenkuja 1, Espoo, Finland, 02100www.huhtamaki.com
Amcor PLCView profile 41,00083 Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS30 8XPwww.amcor.com
Sealed Air CorpView profile 17,0002415 Cascade Pointe Boulevard, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28208www.sealedair.com
Mondi PLCView profile 21,773The Heights, Brooklands, Ground Floor, Building 5, Weybridge, Surrey, United Kingdom, KT13 0NYwww.mondigroup.com
Constantia FlexiblesView profile 5001-10000Vienna, Wien, Austria, Europewww.cflex.com
GenpakView profile 1001-5000Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, North Americawww.genpak.com
DS Smith PLCView profile 29,6721 Paddington Square, Level 3, London, United Kingdom, W2 1DLwww.dssmith.com
Transcontinental Inc Shs -A- Voting Subord.View profile 8,1311 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3240, Affaires Juridiques,, A/s Caroline Hamel, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3B 0G1tctranscontinental.com
CoverisView profile 5001-10000Chicago, Illinois, United States, North Americawww.coveris.com/

U.S. Fresh Food Packaging Market Outlook

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Rigid was the largest segment with a revenue share of 52.05% in 2020.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. fresh food packaging market based on rigid, flexible covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2028.




The U.S. is one of the largest markets for packaging products around the globe with total packaging market exceeding USD 177 billion , according to the Flexible Packaging Association. The market is expected driven by the presence of leading packaging manufacturers including Sealed Air, ProAmpac, Sonoco Products Company, Flex-Pack, and PPC Flexible Packaging LLC. 

The U.S. has one of the largest markets for fresh fruits and vegetables including exotic fruits and mushrooms. However, the exports were slightly impacted following the outbreak of COVID-19. The demand for packaging had little impact owing to growth in domestic demand, especially for fruits with high vitamin-C content.

  • U.S. Fresh Food Packaging Market Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • Rigid
    • Flexible
  • U.S. Fresh Food Packaging Market Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • Plastics
    • Paper & Paper Board
    • Bagasse
    • Polylactic Acid
    • Others
  • U.S. Fresh Food Packaging Market Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2017-2028)
    • Eggs, Meat & Seafood
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Dairy Products

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