Egg Cartons
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.
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Report Overview
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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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- Executive Summary
- Figure 1-1 | US Egg Carton Market Outlook
- About This Report
- Report Details
- Study Scope & Product Description
- Figure 2-1 | Egg Carton Materials: Product Examples
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Overview
- Historical Market Trends
- Table | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2019
- Figure 3-1 | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2019
- Demand by Carton Size
- Table | Egg Carton Demand by Size, 2009 - 2024
- Figure 3-2 | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2029
- Shell Egg Consumption Outlook
- Table | Shell Egg Consumption, 2009 - 2024
- Materials Comparison
- Table | Egg Cartons Material Comparison
- Pricing Trends
- Table | Average Egg Carton Price by Material, 2009 – 2024
- Figure 3-3 | Average Egg Carton Price, 2009 – 2024
- Sustainability
- Global Outlook
- Figure 3-4 | Global Egg Carton Demand, 2019 – 2024
- Historical Market Trends
- Materials
- Demand by Material
- Table | Egg Carton Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024
- Figure 4-1 | Egg Carton Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024
- Expanded Polystyrene Foam
- Table | Expanded Polystyrene Foam Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Molded Pulp
- Table | Molded Pulp Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Rigid Plastic
- Table | Rigid Plastic Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024
- Demand by Material
- Suppliers & Market Share
- Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Figure 5-1 | Egg Carton Market Share by Company, 2019
- Appendix
- Scope
- Table | Relevant Industry Codes
- Table | Relevant HS Codes
- Definitions
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Table | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 – 2024
- Figure 6-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average
- Demographics
- Table | Population & Households, 2009 – 2024
- Figure 6-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 – 2019
- Economic Environment
- Scope
