Food Packaging: United States

Report Overview

This report analyzes the US food packaging market and forecasts its demand by material and application to 2027. It examines the historical trends, key economic indicators, sustainability initiatives, and industry structure of the food packaging industry. It also profiles the leading companies and their products in the market. The report finds that plastic will remain the dominant material in food packaging, but will face increasing competition from sustainable alternatives such as molded fiber and paper-based products. The report also identifies the fastest growing applications for food packaging, such as aseptic cartons, skin packaging, and stand-up pouches.

Who is this report for?

• Packaging Suppliers: Companies that manufacture or distribute packaging looking to understand market dynamics, competitors, and trends in the US market to strategize their business plans.
• Material Suppliers: Providers of inputs like glass, metal, plastic resin, and paper wishing to know the outlook for one of their key markets.
• Consultants, Investors, & Financial Institutions: Those gauging opportunities and risks in the food packaging industry.

Related NAICS Codes

NAICS Codes Related to the Food Packaging Industry

NAICS Code	Code Description
321920	Wood container and pallet manufacturing
322211	Corrugated and solid fiber box manufacturing
322212	Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing
322219	Other paperboard container manufacturing
322220	Paper bag and coated and treated paper manufacturing
322299	All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
326111	Plastics Bag & Pouch Manufacturing
326112	Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing
326140	Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
326160	Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
327213	Glass Container Manufacturing
332431	Metal Can Manufacturing
332439	Other metal container manufacturing

Table of Contents

HIGHLIGHTS

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Sustainability Initiatives

MATERIAL SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS

• Plastic
• Paper & Paperboard
• Metal
• Glass
• Small Volume Packaging Materials

APPLICATION SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS

• Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
• Fresh Produce
• Prepared Foods
• Dairy Products
• Other Foods

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Share

ABOUT THIS REPORT

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Food Packaging Demand, 2022 - 2027
• Figure 2 | US Food Packaging Demand Trends, 2012 - 2022
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Food Packaging Demand, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Figure 3 | US Food Packaging Demand by Material, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Table 2 | US Food Packaging Demand by Material, 2012 - 2027 (US$ mil)
• Figure 4 | US Food Packaging Demand by Material, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Figure 5 | US Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Table 3 | US Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2012 - 2027 (US$ mil)
• Figure 6 | US Food Packaging Demand by Application, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Figure 7 | US Food Packaging Market Share by Company, 2022 (%)
• Table 4 | Leading Suppliers to the US Food Packaging Market by Product
• Table 5 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Food Packaging