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Demand for frozen food packaging is forecast to increase 3.5% per year to $8.8 billion in 2024, driven by:
Frozen specialties (e.g., dinners, pizza, breakfast foods, and entrées) are expected to remain the largest market for frozen food packaging – and see the fastest annual growth – through 2024. Sales growth in this category will be driven by increased at-home meal preparation as well as by an expanded range of available specialty foods and packaging innovations, which improve the quality of the final product and increase the value of packaging demand.
Demand for packaging of frozen meat, poultry, and seafood is also expected to increase at a healthy pace, supported by rising production volumes, the popularity of new convenience products, and the favorable price and quality of frozen meats. In addition, gains will result from high volume requirements in the foodservice sector as restaurants recover from closures and capacity restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increased work-at-home and remote learning activities during the COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid expansion of at-home meal preparation, which, in turn, prompted consumers to stock up on convenient, long-lasting frozen foods. In addition, panic buying and supply chain issues for fresh and shelf-stable foods encouraged increased purchases from the freezer aisle. Heightened sales of frozen foods are expected to carry forward – supporting related packaging demand – as consumers become increasingly accustomed to the convenience of frozen foods and as they become more familiar with the quality and variety of frozen dinners, entrées, and other available items.
Negative perceptions about the sustainability of plastic have increased interest in alternative packaging materials with environmental profiles that are perceived to be more environmentally friendly, including paper, molded pulp, and bioplastics. In addition, many companies have pledged to meet specific sustainability goals through the increased use of recycled post-consumer content in their packaging products.
1. Executive Summary
2. Overview
Study Scope
Historical Trends
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Demand by Application
Fastest Growing Frozen Food Packaging Applications
Demand by Format (Rigid vs. Flexible)
Fastest Growing Frozen Food Packaging Products
Pricing Trends
Global Market Size & Trends
3. Factors Impacting Packaging Demand
Frozen Food Industry Trends
Consumer Preferences
Coronavirus Frozen Food Trends
Preferred Food Formats For Produce
Supplemental/Free-Standing Freezer Ownership & Purchases
Packaging Insights
Sustainability Initiatives
Recycling & Recycled Content
Source Reduction (Weight Reduction)
Alternative Materials
4. Flexible Packaging for Frozen Food
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Product
Bags
Product Description
Demand by Application
Demand by Material
Suppliers
Pouches (Flat & Stand-Up)
Product Description
Demand by Type & Application
Suppliers
Wrap
Product Description
Demand by Application
Demand by Material
Suppliers
Lidding
Product Description
Demand by Application
Demand by Material
Suppliers
Other Flexible Packaging
Demand by Product
Interleaving
Chubs
Vacuum Skin Packaging
Brick Packs
Flexible Packaging Market Share & Key Suppliers
5. Rigid Packaging for Frozen Food
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Product
Boxes & Cartons
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Application
Demand by Box Type
Folding Cartons
Corrugated Boxes
Gable Top Cartons
Box & Carton Suppliers
Trays
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Application
Demand by Material
Suppliers
Tubs, Cups, & Bowls
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Application
Demand by Material
Suppliers
Plastic Containers
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Type & Application
Suppliers
Paperboard Sleeves
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Application
Suppliers
Foil Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Application
Suppliers
Other Rigid Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Application
Rigid Packaging Market Share & Key Suppliers
6. Packaging Materials
Demand by Material
Plastic
Demand by Product
Flexible Plastic
Rigid Plastic
Paper & Paperboard
Aluminum Foil
Molded Pulp & Other Materials
7. Frozen Specialty Food Packaging
Application Scope & Description
Demand by Product
Demand by Material
Demand by Application
Frozen Dinners
Frozen Pizza
Frozen Breakfast Foods
Frozen Entrées & Side Dishes
Other Frozen Specialty Foods
8. Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
Application Scope & Description
Demand by Product
Demand by Material
Demand by Application
Frozen Poultry
Frozen Meat
Frozen Seafood
9. Frozen Baked Goods Packaging
Application Scope & Description
Demand by Product
Demand by Material
Demand by Application
Frozen Baked Desserts (Pies, Cakes, & Pastries)
Breads, Rolls, & Bagels
10. Frozen Fruit, Vegetable, & Juice Packaging
Application Scope & Description
Demand by Product
Demand by Material
Demand by Application
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen Fruit
Frozen Juice
11. Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging
Application Scope & Description
Demand by Product
Demand by Material
Demand by Application
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Frozen Novelties
Sherbet, Sorbet, & Other Frozen Desserts
12. Suppliers & Market Share
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of Industry Participants
13. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographics
Consumer Spending
2. Overview
Table 2-1 | Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2009 - 2019 (million dollars)
Table 2-2 | Annual Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2019 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 2-3 | Annual Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2019 - 2021 (million dollars)
Table 2-4 | Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 2-5 | Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Format, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 2-6 | Selected Frozen Food Packaging Average Prices, 2009 - 2024 (cents per unit)
Table 2-7 | Global Frozen Food Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
3. Factors Impacting Packaging Demand
Table 3-1 | "Because of the coronavirus, I am buying more frozen..." by Gender & Age Group, 2020 (percent of respondents)
Table 3-2 | Types of Produce Purchased by Format, 2020 (percent of respondents)
Table 3-3 | Types of Frozen Produce Purchased by Gender & Age Group, 2020 (percent of respondents)
Table 3-4 | Supplemental or Free-Standing Home Freezer Ownership & Purchases by Gender & Age Group, 2020 (percent of respondents)
Table 3-5 | Packaging Consumer Insights by Gender & Age Group, 2020 (percent of respondents)
4. Flexible Packaging for Frozen Food
Table 4-1 | Flexible Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-2 | Frozen Food Bag Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-3 | Frozen Food Bag Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-4 | Selected Frozen Food Bag Suppliers
Table 4-5 | Frozen Food Pouch Demand by Type & Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-6 | Selected Frozen Food Pouch Suppliers
Table 4-7 | Frozen Food Wrap Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-8 | Frozen Food Wrap Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-9 | Selected Frozen Food Wrap Suppliers
Table 4-10 | Frozen Food Lidding Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-11 | Frozen Food Lidding Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 4-12 | Selected Frozen Food Lidding Suppliers
Table 4-13 | Other Flexible Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
5. Rigid Packaging for Frozen Food
Table 5-1 | Rigid Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-2 | Frozen Food Box & Carton Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-3 | Frozen Food Box & Carton Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-4 | Frozen Food Folding Carton Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-5 | Frozen Food Corrugated Box Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-6 | Frozen Food Gable Top Carton Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-7 | Selected Frozen Food Box & Carton Suppliers
Table 5-8 | Frozen Food Tray Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-9 | Frozen Food Tray Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-10 | Selected Frozen Food Tray Suppliers
Table 5-11 | Frozen Food Tub, Cup, & Bowl Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-12 | Frozen Food Tub, Cup, & Bowl Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-13 | Selected Frozen Food Cup, Tub, & Bowl Suppliers
Table 5-14 | Frozen Food Plastic Container Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-15 | Selected Frozen Food Plastic Container Suppliers
Table 5-16 | Frozen Food Paperboard Sleeve Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-17 | Rigid Foil Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-18 | Selected Frozen Food Foil Packaging Suppliers
Table 5-19 | Other Rigid Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
6. Packaging Materials
Table 6-1 | Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-2 | Plastic Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-3 | Flexible Plastic Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-4 | Rigid Plastic Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-5 | Paper & Paperboard Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-6 | Aluminum Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 6-7 | Molded Pulp & Other Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Material & Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
7. Frozen Specialty Food Packaging
Table 7-1 | Frozen Specialty Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 7-2 | Frozen Specialty Food Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 7-3 | Frozen Specialty Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 7-4 | Frozen Dinner Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 7-5 | Frozen Pizza Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 7-6 | Frozen Breakfast Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 7-7 | Frozen Entrée & Side Dish Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 7-8 | Other Frozen Specialty Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
8. Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
Table 8-1 | Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 8-2 | Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 8-3 | Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 8-4 | Frozen Poultry Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 8-5 | Frozen Meat Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 8-6 | Frozen Seafood Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
9. Frozen Baked Goods Packaging
Table 9-1 | Frozen Baked Good Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 9-2 | Frozen Baked Goods Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 9-3 | Frozen Baked Goods Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 9-4 | Frozen Baked Dessert Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 9-5 | Frozen Bread, Roll, & Bagel Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
10. Frozen Fruit, Vegetable, & Juice Packaging
Table 10-1 | Frozen Fruit, Vegetable, & Juice Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 10-2 | Frozen Fruit, Vegetable, & Juice Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 10-3 | Frozen Fruit, Vegetable, & Juice Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 10-4 | Frozen Vegetable Packaging Demand by Application & Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 10-5 | Frozen Fruit Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 10-6 | Frozen Juice Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
11. Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging
Table 11-1 | Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 11-2 | Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 11-3 | Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 11-4 | Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Packaging Demand by Application & Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 11-5 | Frozen Novelties Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 11-6 | Sherbet, Sorbet, & Other Frozen Dessert Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
12. Suppliers & Market Share
Table 12-1 | US Frozen Food Packaging Sales by Company, 2019 (million dollars)
Table 12-2 | Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 12-3 | Selected Industry Participants
13. Appendix
Table 13-1 | Industry Codes Related to Frozen Food Packaging
Table 13-2 | Relevant HS Codes
Table 13-3 | Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in the Study
Table 13-4 | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 13-5 | Population & Households, 2009 - 2024 (million persons)
Table 13-6 | Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2024 (billion dollars)
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market Outlook
2. Overview
Figure 2-1 | Frozen Food Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2019 (million dollars)
Figure 2-2 | Frozen Food Packaging Value Demand, 2018 - 2024 (percent annual change)
Figure 2-3 | Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 2-4 | Fastest Growing Frozen Food Packaging Applications
Figure 2-5 | Fastest Growing Frozen Food Packaging Products
3. Factors Impacting Packaging Demand
Figure 3-1 | Frozen Food Shipments by Market, 2009 - 2024 (billion dollars)
4. Flexible Packaging for Frozen Food
Figure 4-1 | Flexible Packaging for Frozen Foods: Product Examples
Figure 4-2 | Flexible Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 4-3 | Bags for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 4-4 | Pouches for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 4-5 | Wrap for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 4-6 | Lidding for Frozen Foods: Product Examples
Figure 4-7 | Interleaving for Frozen Foods: Product Examples
Figure 4-8 | Chub Packaging for Frozen Foods: Product Examples
Figure 4-9 | Vacuum Skin Packaging for Frozen Foods: Product Examples
Figure 4-10 | Brick Packs for Frozen Foods: Product Examples
Figure 4-11 | Flexible Frozen Food Packaging Market Share, 2019 (billion dollars)
5. Rigid Packaging for Frozen Food
Figure 5-1 | Rigid Packaging for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 5-2 | Rigid Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-3 | Boxes & Cartons for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 5-4 | Trays for Frozen Food Products: Product Examples
Figure 5-5 | Tubs, Cups, & Bowls for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 5-6 | Plastic Containers for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 5-7 | Paperboard Sleeves for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 5-8 | Aluminum Foil Packaging for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 5-9 | Other Rigid Packaging for Frozen Food: Product Examples
Figure 5-10 | Rigid Frozen Food Packaging Market Share, 2019 (billion dollars)
6. Packaging Materials
Figure 6-1 | Outlook for Packaging Materials by Type & Frozen Food Application, 2019 - 2024 (million dollars sales increase)
Figure 6-2 | Plastic Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 6-3 | Paper & Paperboard Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 6-4 | Aluminum Foil Frozen Food Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
7. Frozen Specialty Food Packaging
Figure 7-1 | Frozen Specialty Foods: Product Examples
Figure 7-2 | Frozen Specialty Food Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
8. Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
Figure 8-1 | Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood: Product Examples
9. Frozen Baked Goods Packaging
Figure 9-1 | Frozen Baked Goods: Product Examples
10. Frozen Fruit, Vegetable, & Juice Packaging
Figure 10-1 | Frozen Fruit, Vegetables, & Juice: Product Examples
11. Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging
Figure 11-1 | Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts: Product Examples
Figure 11-2 | Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
12. Suppliers & Market Share
Figure 12-1 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market Share, 2019 (billion dollars)
Figure 12-2 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Leading Supplier
Figure 12-3 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Second Leading Supplier
Figure 12-4 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Third Leading Supplier
Figure 12-5 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Fourth Leading Supplier
Figure 12-6 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Fifth Leading Supplier
Figure 12-7 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Sixth Leading Supplier
Figure 12-8 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Seventh Leading Supplier
Figure 12-9 | US Frozen Food Packaging Market, 2019: Eighth Leading Supplier
13. Appendix
Figure 13-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 13-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)
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