Insulated Food Containers Market To Reach $29.94 Billion By 2033

Insulated Food Containers Market Growth & Trends

The global insulated food containers market size is estimated to reach USD 29.94 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising consumer awareness regarding home cooked fresh food at workplace is expected to expand the industry size. In 2018, around 60% of population are employed which is significantly contributing to the demand for home cooked food at workplace. The product has the ability to maintain freshness as well as temperature of food to around 6 hours.

Stainless steel products generated a revenue of USD 861.7 million in 2018. The majority of consumers prefer to purchase this product due to its non-reactive and non-toxic property. This product also limits the scope of bacteria to leave inside, which keep, food healthy and fresh. Plastic products are expected to witness the fastest growth as a result of their growing popularity as lightweight materials.

Hypermarkets and supermarkets held a revenue share of more than 45.0% in 2018. Availability of a wide range of product varieties, along with consumer preference for physical verification before any purchase, is expected to remain the favorable factors. The online distribution channel is expected to witness significant growth in the near future on account of increasing number of smartphone users at a global level.

Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth over the next few years. Expansion of middle class income groups in developing countries including China and India is expected to expand the industry size. In 2018, around 68% of the population in this region were the working class population, who require home cooked food at their workplace.

Companies are focusing on new designed product launches to increase their market share. For instance, in 2017, Avon Appliances launched stainless steel insulated food containers from 14 to 40 liters capacity. Key companies operating in this market include American Aerogel, Huhtamaki, Zojirushi America Corporation, Cambro, Carlisle, Thermos LLC, Stanley, Hamilton Housewares Pvt Ltd., Valor Industries, and TokyoPlast.

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Insulated Food Containers Market Report Highlights

• The stainless steel segment recorded the largest market revenue share of over 43.0% in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 11.0% during the forecast period.

• Online distribution channel is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 11.2% from 2025 to 2033.

• Asia Pacific dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 40.0% in 2024 and is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 11.0% during the forecast period.

• Plastic insulated containers dominate the mass-market segment.

Insulated Food Containers Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global insulated food containers market based on material, distribution channel, and region:

Insulated Food Containers Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Plastic

• Stainless Steel

• Glass

• Others

Insulated Food Containers Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Offline

• Online

Insulated Food Containers Region 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

List of Key Players in the Insulated Food Containers Market

• Sonoco ThermoSafe

• Huhtamaki

• Smurfit Westrock

• Anchor Packaging LLC

• Genpak

• Inline Plastics

• Evans Manufacturing

• Cambro

• Klean Kanteen

• YETI COOLERS, LLC

• KingStar Industries Co., Ltd

• BARTH GmbH

• MARKO FOAM PRODUCTS