Egg Cartons

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Molded Pulp

This study analyzes the US market for egg cartons by material (expanded polystyrene foam, molded pulp, rigid plastic). Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for egg cartons in current US dollars (including inflation) and in units.

Demand in units is also segmented by carton size (6-, 12-, 18-, and 24-count and over).

The terms “molded pulp” and “molded fiber” are used interchangeably.

Egg trays/flats used by food processors and the foodservice industry are excluded from this report.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. About This Report

Report Details

Study Scope & Product Description

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

3. Overview

Historical Market Trends

Demand by Carton Size

Shell Egg Consumption Outlook

Materials Comparison

Pricing Trends

Sustainability

Global Outlook

4. Materials

Demand by Material

Expanded Polystyrene Foam

Molded Pulp

Rigid Plastic

5. Suppliers & Market Share

Industry Composition

Market Share

6. Appendix

Scope

Definitions

Freedonia Methodology

Study-Specific Methodology

Sources

Associations & Agencies

Related Studies & Reports

Macroeconomic Assumptions

Economic Environment

Demographics

List of Tables

3. Overview

Table 3-1 | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2019 (million dollars & million units)

Table 3-2 | Egg Carton Demand by Size, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)

Table 3-3 | Shell Egg Consumption, 2009 - 2024 (billion dozen eggs)

Table 3-4 | Egg Cartons Material Comparison

Table 3-5 | Average Egg Carton Price by Material, 2009 - 2024 (cents per unit)

4. Materials

Table 4-1 | Egg Carton Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)

Table 4-2 | Expanded Polystyrene Foam Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)

Table 4-3 | Molded Pulp Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)

Table 4-4 | Rigid Plastic Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & million units)

6. Appendix

Table 6-1 | Relevant Industry Codes

Table 6-2 | Relevant HS Codes

Table 6-3 | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024 (billion 2012 dollars)

Table 6-4 | Population & Households, 2009 - 2024 (million persons)

List of Figures

1. Executive Summary

Figure 1-1 | US Egg Carton Market Outlook

2. About This Report

Figure 2-1 | Egg Carton Materials: Product Examples

3. Overview

Figure 3-1 | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2019 (million dollars)

Figure 3-2 | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2029 (million dollars)

Figure 3-3 | Average Egg Carton Price, 2009 - 2024 (cents per unit)

Figure 3-4 | Global Egg Carton Demand, 2019 - 2024 (units)

4. Materials

Figure 4-1 | Egg Carton Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)

5. Suppliers & Market Share

Figure 5-1 | Egg Carton Market Share by Company, 2019 (million dollars)

6. Appendix

Figure 6-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)

Figure 6-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)