Plastic Food Packaging Market Size 4.9% CAGR & Sustainability

Plastic Food Packaging Market Consumer Behavior, Demand and Forecast

The global plastic food packaging market, projected at USD 60.20 billion in 2024, is expected to reach USD 97.13 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% over the forecast period. Plastic food packaging leading market players are Berry Global Group Inc, Amcor Plc, Ball Corp, Sealed Air Corp, Mondi Inc., Westrock Co, ITC, PepsiCo India., Huhtamäki, Smurfit Kappa, and Sonoco.

Introduction

  • Research Objective
  • Scope of the Study
  • Definition and Taxonomy

Research Methodology

  • Research Approach
  • Data Sources
  • Assumptions

Executive Summary

  • Synopsis 
  • Analyst Recommendations

Market Overview 

  • Market Dynamics
    • Market Drivers
    • Market Restraints
    • Market Opportunities
  • Value chain analysis
    • Raw Material Sourcing
    • Manufacturing Process
    • Logistics & Transportation
    • Buyer Preferences
  • Trends
    • Market Trends
    • Technological Trends
  • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • Threat of Substitute
    • Threat of New Entrants
    • Degree of Competition
  • PESTLE Analysis for 5 Leading Countries
  • Regulatory Framework for Leading Countries/Regions
  • Supply Demand Analysis
    • Production & Consumption Statistics
    • Export Import Statistics
    • Price Trend Analysis

Global Plastic Food Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Global Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • PET
    • PE
    • PP
    • PS
    • Others
  • Global Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags & Pouches
    • Trays & Containers
    • Cups & Tubs
    • Films & Laminates
  • Global Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bakery & Confectionery
    • Dairy Products
    • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Convenience Foods
  • Global Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Distribution Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Retail Shops
    • Supermarkets
    • Ecommerce
    • Food Service Providers
  • Global Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Region Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Asia Pacific
    • North America
    • Europe
    • LAMEA

Asia Pacific Plastic Food Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Asia Pacific Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • PET
    • PE
    • PP
    • PS
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags & Pouches
    • Trays & Containers
    • Cups & Tubs
    • Films & Laminates
  • Asia Pacific Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bakery & Confectionery
    • Dairy Products
    • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Convenience Foods
  • Asia Pacific Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Distribution Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Retail Shops
    • Supermarkets
    • Ecommerce
    • Food Service Providers

North America Plastic Food Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • North America Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • PET
    • PE
    • PP
    • PS
    • Others
  • North America Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags & Pouches
    • Trays & Containers
    • Cups & Tubs
    • Films & Laminates
  • North America Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bakery & Confectionery
    • Dairy Products
    • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Convenience Foods
  • North America Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Distribution Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Retail Shops
    • Supermarkets
    • Ecommerce
    • Food Service Providers

Europe Plastic Food Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • Europe Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • PET
    • PE
    • PP
    • PS
    • Others
  • Europe Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags & Pouches
    • Trays & Containers
    • Cups & Tubs
    • Films & Laminates
  • Europe Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bakery & Confectionery
    • Dairy Products
    • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Convenience Foods
  • Europe Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Distribution Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Retail Shops
    • Supermarkets
    • Ecommerce
    • Food Service Providers

LAMEA Plastic Food Packaging Market Assessment

  • Overview
  • LAMEA Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Material Type (2021 – 2033)
    • PET
    • PE
    • PP
    • PS
    • Others
  • LAMEA Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Product Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bags & Pouches
    • Trays & Containers
    • Cups & Tubs
    • Films & Laminates
  • LAMEA Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Application Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Bakery & Confectionery
    • Dairy Products
    • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
    • Fruits & Vegetables
    • Convenience Foods
  • LAMEA Plastic Food Market Size Value (US$) and Volume (Billion Tons), By Distribution Type (2021 – 2033)
    • Retail Shops
    • Supermarkets
    • Ecommerce
    • Food Service Providers

Plastic Food Packaging Market Assessment Company Profile

  • International Paper Company
    • Company Overview
    • Geographic Footprints
    • Financial Performance
    • Product Portfolio
    • SWOT Analysis
    • R&D Efforts
    • Recent Developments & Strategic Collaborations
      • Product Launch/M&A/Technical Collaboration
  • Clearwater Paper Corporation
  • Shandong Bohui Paper Company Ltd
  • Mondi Group
  • ITC Ltd
  • DS Smith Plc
  • Smurfit Kappa Group Plc
  • WestRock Company
  • Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget
  • Oji Holdings Corporation
  • Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd
  • South Africa Pulp and Paper Industries Ltd

Conclusion & Recommendations

  • Insight Code: 5144
  • No. of Pages: 150+
  • Format: PDF/PPT/Excel
  • Published: February 2025
  • Report Covered: [Revenue + Volume]
  • Historical Year: 2021-2022
  • Base Year: 2023
  • Estimated Years: 2024-2033

About The Author

Saurabh Bidwai is a highly skilled market research professional with over four years of specialized experience in the food and beverage packaging industry. With a strong foundation in market analysis, consumer insights, and packaging innovations, Saurabh has become a trusted expert in understanding and forecasting market trends within the food and beverage sector.

Throughout his career, Saurabh has worked with major industry players, conducting extensive research to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and evolving packaging demands. His expertise spans key areas such as sustainable packaging solutions, consumer behavior analysis, market segmentation, and competitive intelligence. He is particularly focused on how sustainability and environmental considerations are reshaping the packaging industry, driving the demand for biodegradable, recyclable, and eco-friendly packaging materials.

Saurabh is known for his ability to deliver actionable insights that help businesses refine their packaging strategies and make data-driven decisions. His in-depth market reports and detailed analysis have supported brands in enhancing product development, optimizing packaging processes, and gaining a competitive edge.

FAQ's

Regulatory agencies set standards and guidelines to ensure the safety and quality of plastic food packaging materials. These regulations cover aspects such as permissible materials, manufacturing practices, labelling requirements, and migration limits for substances that may transfer from packaging to food.

Businesses can adopt sustainable practices by using recycled plastics, reducing the amount of packaging used, designing packaging for recyclability, exploring alternative materials, and educating consumers about responsible disposal practices.

The future of plastic food packaging is likely to involve greater emphasis on sustainability, innovation in materials and design, increased use of recycled plastics, and continued efforts to minimize environmental impact throughout the lifecycle of packaging products.

IBEF, OECD, ICEP, India Plastics Pact, UK Research and Innovation, Yoon, Benchmark International.