Food Packaging Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 4448
  • Published Date: Sep 09, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Food Packaging Market Segmentation:

Material Segment Analysis

The global food packaging market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by material into plastic, glass, metal, paper & paperboard, wood, and others. Out of which, the plastic segment is projected to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be accounted to the wide use in form of containers, wraps, pouches, tubs, and others. Moreover, features such as, flexibility, spill proof, cost-effectiveness, and lightweight are some plus points that make plastic a most preferred material to be used in food packaging. Moreover, there has been an increase in the production of plastic across the globe, along with the use of plastic for convenient food packaging, that is anticipated to surge the segment’s growth in the market. As per the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 14.5 million tons of packaging and plastic containers were manufactured in 2018.

Type Segment Analysis

On the other hand, the global food packaging market is segmented by type into semi-rigid, rigid, and flexible. Out of these, the rigid segment is anticipated to hold the largest market size in the upcoming years. This can be attributed to the presence of moisture, oxygen, and light in the rigid packaging that helps prevent food contamination. Moreover, there has been a rising consumption of fresh vegetable, fruit, and dairy product, which is increasing the use of rigid packaging. Hence, it is predicted to increase the growth of the rigid segment in the market.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

                Material

  • Metal
  • Glass
  • Plastic
  • Wood
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Others

                 Type

  • Rigid
  • Flexible
  • Semi-Rigid

 

 

                 Application

  • Seafood
  • Sauces
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Dairy Products
  • Ready-to-Eat Meals
  • Meat & Poultry
  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of food packaging is estimated at USD 482.38 billion.

The global food packaging market size was over USD 457.28 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to witness a CAGR of around 6.1%, crossing USD 826.68 billion revenue by 2035.

The Asia Pacific food packaging market will hold around 40.8% share by 2035, fueled by growing urbanization and demand for packaged and frozen food.

Key players in the market include Sealed Air Corporation, Sonoco Products Company, Mondi plc, Berry Global Inc., DS Smith Plc, Genpak, LLC, Graham Packaging Company, L.P., Pactiv LLC, International Paper Company, Winpak Ltd.
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