What is the Historical Analysis of the Feed Packaging Market Size?
The feed packaging market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The size of the feed packaging market has experienced robust growth over the past years. It is anticipated to raise from a value of $19.03 billion in 2024 to a projected $20.37 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
The previous growth can be credited to the strict regulations enforced on feed quality, the global reach of feed trade, an emphasis on the hygiene and safety of feed, increased demand for specialty feeds, and strategies implemented to decrease feed spoilage.
What is the Forecasted Growth of the Feed Packaging Market Size?
The feed packaging market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The size of the feed packaging market is predicted to experience substantial growth in the coming years, increasing to approximately "$26.56 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period can be credited to several factors such as the surge in e-commerce pet food sales, the expanding aquaculture industry, emphasis on recyclable packaging, the global influence of the feed additives market, and sustainability efforts in packaging. Major trends that are expected to shape the sector within the forecast period are customization and branding, the integration of blockchain and traceability in feed production, digital advances in supply chain management, bulk and flexible packaging, the addition of resealable and reclosable features, and the implementation of anti-counterfeiting measures.
What Key Factors and Trends are Driving the Growth of the Feed Packaging Market?
The feed packaging market's expansion is projected to be bolstered by a surge in pet adoption. Obtaining animals from rescue groups instead of buying them from pet shops or breeders is the essence of animal adoption. Animal feed packaging is favoured by pet owners due to its dependable nature in preserving the quality and safety of the animal feed. As a result, the rise in pet adoption amplifies the demand for feed packaging. For example, in January 2024, the US-based nonprofit organization Shelter Animals Count reported that 6.5 million cats and dogs were taken in by shelters and rescues across America. This figure shows a modest expansion of 0.2% from 2022 and a more significant growth of 4.0% from 2021. The number of animals successfully rehomed also rose, reaching 4.8 million in 2023, underscoring the dedication to animal rescue and adoption initiatives. Thus, the increasing trend of pet adoption is spurring the feed packaging market's development.
What are the Market Segments in the Feed Packaging Market?
The feed packaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Flexible Packaging, Rigid Packaging
2) By Feed Type: Dry, Wet, Pet Treats, Chilled And Frozen, Other Feed Types
3) By Material: Plastic, Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Paper, Jute, Metal
5) By Application: Poultry Feed, Ruminants Feed, Swine Feed, Aquatic Animals Feed, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Flexible Packaging: Bags, Pouches, Film Wraps, Laminated Packaging
2) By Rigid Packaging: Tubs And Containers, Boxes And Cartons, Drums And Barrels, Jars And Bottles
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What Trends are Shaping the Feed Packaging Market?
Major businesses in the feed packaging market are concentrating on the creation of new retort pouches made from post-consumer recycled materials in order to establish a competitive advantage. Post-consumer recycled materials are substances that have been used by consumers, recycled after their first use, and then turned into new products. For example, ProAmpac LLC, a flexible packaging firm based in the United States, introduced the ProActive PCR Retort pouches in April 2022. These high-performance pouches are suitable for both pet and human food packaging, meeting EU and FDA food contact standards in retort applications. The ProActive PCR Retort pouches have 30% or more PCR content, which significantly reduces the use of virgin resins. These pouches retain the same high-quality graphics as conventional retort pouches, ensuring product freshness and brand recognition while achieving sustainability goals. The use of advanced material science in the construction of ProActive PCR Retort pouches ensures exceptional barrier properties, seal integrity during filling and retorting, excellent resistance to flex cracks, and easy tear-open functionality. These pouches provide optimal efficiency in filling lines, shelf life, mechanical performance, and resistance to pin-holes, making them an eco-friendly option without sacrificing performance.
Who Are the Key Players in the Feed Packaging Market?
Major companies operating in the feed packaging market include:
• Transcontinental Inc.
• Ardagh Group S.A.
• Winpak Ltd.
• Snapsil Corporation
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Coveris
• Flextrus AB
• ProAmpac
• Amerplast Ltd.
• Berry Global Inc.
• Vietnam Plastic Corporation
• International Plastics Inc.
• Rutan Poly Industries Inc.
• Amcor plc
• Mondi Limited
• Schur Flexibles Group
• Anchor Packaging Inc.
• The International Paper Company
• WestRock Company
• Graham Packaging Company Inc.
• Huhtamäki Oyj
• Sonoco Products Company
• Constantia Flexibles
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
• American Packaging Corporation
• Cargill Incorporated
What are the Regional Insights into the Feed Packaging Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the feed packaging market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global feed packaging market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the feed packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
