Meat Packaging: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts to 2024 US meat packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by type in terms of: beef and veal, pork, and lamb and other meats such as bison and goat. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: fresh and frozen, processed, and ready-to-eat.

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.

"Packaging" refers to any containers, wraps, or accessories contained in or attached to containers or wraps that are used to ship meat products to retail or foodservice locations. Packaging used for imported foods that are packaged outside of the US is excluded from the scope.

This report includes only packaging for animal-based products that are intended for human consumption, and excludes meat-alternative foods (e.g., plant-based hamburger patties).

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:
322130 Paperboard Mills
322211 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Mfg
322212 Folding Paperboard Box Mfg
322219 Other Paperboard Container Mfg
322220 Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Mfg
326111 Plastics Bag and Pouch Mfg
326112 Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Mfg
326199 All Other Plastics Product Mfg
327213 Glass Container Mfg
332431 Metal Can Mfg

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Technologies
• Regulations

• Beef & Veal
• Pork
• Lamb & Other Meat

• Fresh & Frozen
• Processed
• Ready-to-Eat

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders

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

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in the US Meat Packaging Market, 2019 - 2024
• Figure 2 | US Meat Packaging Demand Trends, 2009 - 2019
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Meat Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024 (US$ bil)
• Figure 3 | US Meat Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (US$ bil)
• Table 2 | US Meat Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (US$ mil)
• Figure 4 | US Meat Packaging Demand by Type, 2009 - 2024 (%)
• Figure 5 | US Meat Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (US$ bil)
• Table 3 | US Meat Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (US$ mil)
• Figure 6 | US Meat Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024 (%)
• Table 4 | Leading Suppliers to the US Meat Packaging Market
• Table 5 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Meat Packaging