Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Foam Trays Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of foam trays has been experiencing consistent growth. The market increased from $2.72 billion in 2024 to $2.84 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.5%.
The Foam Trays market is anticipated to expand significantly, reaching a value of $3.78 billion in 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key Drivers in the foam trays market are:
• Rising concerns over food safety
• The superior insulating properties and cost-effectiveness of foam trays
• The extended freshness of food facilitated by foam tray packaging
• High incidence rates of foodborne illnesses
The foam traysmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Material: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyester, Polystyrene, Other Materials
2) By Coverage Type: Food Grade, Industrial Grade
3) By Application: Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverages, Industrial, Other Applications
The key trends in the foam trays market are:
• Product innovations are emerging as a significant trend in the foam tray market.
• There is a shift towards developing foam trays with durable, lightweight and bio-based materials.
• The launch of new products like foam polypropylene processor trays for fresh food is gaining traction.
• There is no need for retooling packing equipment, as new products are designed for drop-in replacements, reducing additional work or costs.
The key players in the foam trays market are:
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Pactiv LLC
• Anchor Packaging LLC
• Placon Corporation Inc.
• D&W Fine Pack LLC
• Coveris Holdings SA
• Genpak LLC
• Groupe Guillin SA
• Berry Global Inc.
• Ecopax LLC
• Dart Container Corporation
• Reynolds Group Holdings Limited
• Sirap Group
• Novipax Inc.
• CKF Inc.
• Falcon Pack Industry LLC
• Huhtamaki Oyj
• Sabert Corporation
• Novolex Holdings Inc.
• Inline Plastics Corp.
• Sonoco Products Company
• Fabri-Kal Corporation
• WinCup Inc.
• Cascades Inc.
• New WinCup Holdings Inc.
• PinnPACK Packaging LLC
• Dolco Packaging Crop.
• Fagerdala USA Inc.
• Foam Products Corporation
• Premier Protective Packaging
North America was the largest region in the foam trays market in 2024