Seafood Packaging Market Size To Reach $28.91 Billion By 2033

August 2025 | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

Seafood Packaging Market Growth & Trends

The global seafood packaging market size is anticipated to reach USD 28.91 billion by 2033 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global market for seafood packaging is experiencing significant growth, driven primarily by rising seafood consumption and increasing demand for convenience foods. As global populations grow and dietary preferences shift toward protein-rich diets, the demand for packaged seafood, such as frozen fish, canned tuna, and ready-to-eat shrimp, has surged. For example, countries such as Japan and Norway, with strong seafood traditions, are seeing increased demand for pre-portioned, vacuum-sealed salmon fillets, while Western markets favor microwaveable seafood meals. This trend is further amplified by urbanization, where busy consumers prioritize easy-to-prepare, shelf-stable seafood products.

The expansion of modern retail and e-commerce, which requires durable, tamper-proof, and visually appealing packaging, is also contributing to the market growth. Supermarkets and online grocery platforms demand packaging that extends shelf life while maintaining product quality. For example, modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) keeps seafood fresh longer by controlling oxygen levels, making it ideal for online seafood delivery services such as HelloFresh or Amazon Fresh. In addition, attractive labeling and transparent packaging help brands differentiate themselves, as seen with Bumble Bee’s resealable pouches for tuna, which enhance convenience and reduce waste.

Sustainability concerns are also reshaping the seafood packaging industry, with consumers and regulators pushing for eco-friendly alternatives. Single-use plastics are increasingly being replaced by biodegradable or recyclable materials, such as plant-based films and compostable trays. For example, Evoware, an Indonesian startup, produces edible seaweed-based packaging for seafood products, reducing plastic waste. Similarly, the European Union’s Single-Use Plastics Directive has accelerated the adoption of sustainable packaging in the seafood sector, with companies like Nomad Foods switching to paper-based solutions for frozen fish products.

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Seafood Packaging Market Report Highlights

The plastic segment accounted for the largest share of over 50.0% of the market in 2024.
The paper & paperboard segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period.
The modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology segment accounted for the largest share of over 44.0% of the market in 2024.
The vacuum skin packaging segment is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period.
Based on seafood, the fish segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 54.0%. in 2024.
The others seafood segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 6.9% over the forecast period.
In 2024, the trays led the packaging format segment, capturing the highest revenue share of over 25.0%.
The bags & pouches segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period.
Based on application, the fresh & frozen segment dominated the market in 2024, accounting for over 69.0% of the total revenue share and is expected to witness the fastest CAGR of 6.4% throughout the forecast period.
Asia Pacific dominated the regional space of the market by registering the largest revenue share of over 42.0% in 2024 and is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 5.9% over the forecast period.

Seafood Packaging Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global seafood packaging market based on material, packaging technology, seafood, packaging format, application, and region:

Seafood Packaging Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)