Fresh Produce Packaging: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts to 2024 US fresh produce packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of: corrugated boxes; plastic containers; bags; pouches; trays and platters; and other products such as baskets, film, and reusable plastic containers. Total demand is also segmented by application as follows: vegetables, fruit, and salad.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided in annual series from 2009 to 2019; the various segments are reported at five-year intervals for 2009, 2014, and 2019.

Excluded from the scope of this report are: canned and frozen fruits and vegetables; packaging for nuts, herbs, seeds, spices, and other items commonly sold in produce departments other than fresh fruits and vegetables; plastic and paper retail bags; plastic bags provided in produce departments for customer self-service; bag closures and separately sold lids; rubber bands and twist ties; restaurant and foodservice carryout containers, including those used for in-store prepared foods; packaging used for canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables; pallet wrap; and corrugated displays other than bulk bins (i.e., freestanding or hanging displays designed to hold packaged goods).

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:
322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Mfg
322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Mfg
326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Mfg
326199 All Other Plastics Product Mfg