What are the Historical Developments and Current Growth Metrics of the Produce Packaging Market?
The produce packaging market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The size of the produce packaging market has been experiencing robust growth in the past few years. Its rise from $35.6 billion in 2024 to an estimated $37.66 billion in 2025 indicates a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
The factors responsible for this growth during the historic period include an increase in the agriculture and fresh produce industries, the need for sustainable and efficient packaging, the expansion of global supply chains, the evolution of protective packaging that extends shelf life, and regulatory standards pertaining to food safety and labeling.
What Does Future Hold for The Produce Packaging Market Size?
The produce packaging market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Anticipated strong expansion is predicted for the produce packaging market in the coming years. Its value is expected to reach $49.41 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
The expansion over the projected period is linked to the adoption of blockchain and traceability solutions, tailored packaging for specific fruits and vegetables, the rise of e-commerce and direct-to-consumer models, breakthroughs in smart and IoT-enabled packaging, its increased use with organic and specialty produce, as well as growth in urban farming and vertical agriculture. The major trends anticipated for this forecast period consists of smart and freshness-tracking produce packaging, regulatory compliance pertaining to food safety and sustainability, the use of biodegradable and compostable packaging materials, individualized packaging catered to specific customer preferences and transparency & traceability within the supply chain.
What Are The Primary Growth Drivers In The Produce Packaging Market?
The anticipated growth of the produce packaging market is believed to be fueled by an increasing consumer inclination towards organic fresh produce. Organic food, which is cultivated without the application of man-made synthetic chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers and excludes genetically modified organisms (GMO), is becoming more popular. The rise in consumption of organic fresh produce can be attributed to heightened awareness of the benefits of organic and natural food products. For example, a report released by the United States Department of Agriculture, a federal agency based in the U.S., revealed in August 2023 that contracted tomato production in California is predicted to be 12.9 million tons for 2023, showcasing an average yield of 50.8 tons per acre. This marked a 23% surge from the previous year’s 10.5 million tons and a 2% increase from the estimate given in May. The anticipated harvested area is likely to be 254,000 acres, a rise of 13% from 2022. Hence, the increasing consumer predilection for organic fresh produce is catalyzing the expansion of the produce packaging market.
What Is The Segmentation Of The Global Produce Packaging Market?
The produce packaging market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Packaging Type: Corrugated Boxes, Bags and Liners, Plastic Containers, Trays, Other Packaging Types
2) By Application: Food Grains, Vegetables, Fruits
3) By End User: Growers or Shippers, Re-packers, Retail Stores
Subsegments:
1) By Corrugated Boxes: Regular Slotted Containers (RSC), Die-Cut Boxes, Printed Corrugated Boxes
2) By Bags and Liners: Polyethylene (PE) Bags, Woven Bags, Biodegradable Bags, Liners for Bulk Containers
3) By Plastic Containers: Clamshell Containers, Stackable Containers, Tupperware-style Containers
4) By Trays: Plastic Trays, Cardboard Trays, Biodegradable Trays
5) By Other Packaging Types: Stretch Film, Vacuum Packaging, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP)
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What Emerging Trends Are Shaping The Produce Packaging Market Landscape?
The use of blockchain in produce packaging is becoming a significant trend in the industry. Blockchain, a method of storing data, is known for its superior security against system breaches, hacking, and fraud. It empowers both consumers and businesses to trace products back to their original source. This technology can be easily accessed, for instance through a QR code on a package, providing quick and transparent access to information. This increases quality assurance and transparency for customers - a benefit that has prompted numerous companies to implement blockchain technology. For example, in September 2023, the fruit juice company based in France, Jus de Fruits Caraïbes, initiated an interactive packaging campaign for its Banga brand. The campaign, which incorporates a fruit-slicing game accessed through a QR code on the product packaging, promotes a local children's charity with every game played. It additionally includes an educational quiz and content on recycling, the brand's sustainability initiatives, and the utilization of tethered caps.
Who Are the Key Players in the Produce Packaging Market?
Major companies operating in the produce packaging market include:
• Amcor plc
• Bemis Company Inc.
• Berry Global Inc.
• International Paper Inc.
• Mondi Group PLC
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Smurfit Kappa Group
• Sonoco Products Company
• WestRock Company
• DS Smith PLC
• Coveris Holdings S.A.
• Reynolds Group Holdings Limited
• Ardagh Group S.A.
• BALL CORPORATION
• BASF SE
• Cascades Inc.
• Tetra Laval Group
• Produce Packaging Inc.
• Evergreen Packaging LLC
• Genpack LLC
• Gerresheimer AG
• Huhtamaki Oyj
• KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation
• Packaging Corporation of America
• Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
• RockTenn Company
• Silgan Holdings Inc.
• Sabert Corporation
What are the Regional Insights into the Produce Packaging Market?
North America was the largest region in the produce packaging market in 2024. The regions covered in the produce packaging market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
