Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging

Industry Reports, United States

Report Overview

7th Edition

This study analyzes the US market for meat, poultry, and seafood packaging. Demand data is segmented by material (plastic, paper and paperboard, metal, glass, and packaging accessories), packaging product type, application, and market, and is presented in current US dollars at the manufacturers’ level. Historical data is presented for 2009, 2014, and 2019 and forecasts are given for 2024 and 2029.

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

Executive Summary $323.44
- Figure 1-1 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market

Overview $3,272.54
- Key Findings $323.44
  - Figure 2-1 | Key Findings for Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
- Historical Market Trends $323.44
  - Figure 2-2 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2019
- Demand by Material $323.44
  - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Material, 2009 - 2029
  - Figure 2-3 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Material Type, 2009 - 2029
- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Industry Overview $714.41
  - Key Industry Trends & Outlook $323.44
    - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Production & Consumption, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 2-4 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Production, 2009 - 2024
    - Figure 2-5 | Per Capita Consumption of Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Products, 2009 - 2024
  - Meat $323.44
    - Table | Meat Shipments by Type & Market, 2009 - 2029
  - Poultry $323.44
    - Table | Poultry Shipments by Type & Market, 2009 - 2029
  - Seafood $323.44
    - Table | Seafood Shipments by Market, 2009 - 2029
- Pricing Trends $323.44
  - Table | Pricing for Selected Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Products, 2009 - 2029
- Factors Driving Packaging Innovation $830.83
  - Convenience $323.44
  - Sustainability $323.44
  - Experience $323.44
  - Quality $323.44
  - Differentiation & Personalization $323.44
  - E-Commerce $323.44
  - Innovation in Food & Beverage Packaging Machinery $323.44
- Consumer Attitudes $695.70
  - Priorities for Packaging Features $323.44
    - Table | Consumer Insights: Opinions on Meat & Poultry Packaging Features, 2019
  - Safety & Handling Concerns $323.44
    - Table | Consumer Insights: Opinions on Food Product Safety, 2019
  - Recycling & the Environment $323.44
    - Table | Consumer Insights: Opinions on Recycling Meat & Poultry Packaging, 2019
  - Meat Buying Habits $323.44
    - Figure 2-6 | Consumer Insights: Adherence to Different Eating Practices
- Regulations $323.44
- Foreign Trade & Tariffs $323.44

Technologies $1,204.64
- Key Findings $323.44
  - Figure 3-1 | Key Trends in Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Technologies
- Technologies Used in Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging $323.44
- Case-Ready Packaging $323.44
  - Table | Factors Influencing Adoption of Case-Ready Packaging by Product Type
  - Table | Case-Ready Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging $323.44
  - Table | Modified Atmosphere Packaging: Advantages & Disadvantages
  - Table | Modified Atmosphere Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
- Vacuum Packaging $323.44
  - Table | Factors Impacting Vacuum Meat Packaging Demand by Market
  - Table | Vacuum Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
- Active & Intelligent Packaging $323.44
  - Table | Active & Intelligent Product Types & Key Features
  - Table | Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Product & Application, 2009 - 2029
- Retort Packaging $323.44
  - Table | Retort Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029

Plastic Packaging $3,767.68
- Key Findings $323.44
  - Figure 4-1 | Key Findings for Plastic Packaging
- Demand by Product $323.44
  - Table | Plastic Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
  - Figure 4-2 | Plastic Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024
- Plastic Film $1,067.67
  - Plastic Film: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Table | Selected Plastic Film Materials: Primary Applications & Advantages
  - Plastic Film: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Plastic Film Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 4-3 | Plastic Film Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Plastic Film: Demand by Type & End Use $323.44
    - Table | Plastic Film End Uses: Primary Applications & Growth Opportunities
    - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Plastic Film Demand by Type & End Use, 2009 - 2029
  - Overwrapping & Lidding $323.44
    - Figure 4-4 | Overwrapping & Lidding: Product Examples
  - Chub Packaging $323.44
    - Figure 4-5 | Chub Packaging: Product Examples
  - Brick Packs $323.44
    - Figure 4-6 | Brick Packs: Product Examples
  - Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) $323.44
    - Figure 4-7 | Vacuum Skin Packaging: Product Examples
  - Plastic Film: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Plastic Film Producers & Product Offerings
- Trays $756.65
  - Plastic Trays: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Table | Advantages of Selected Tray Colors & Shapes in Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
    - Figure 4-8 | Plastic Trays: Product Examples
  - Plastic Trays: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Plastic Tray Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 4-9 | Plastic Tray Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Plastic Trays: Foam vs. Rigid Plastic $323.44
    - Table | Foam & Rigid Plastic Trays: Advantages & Disadvantages
    - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Plastic Tray Demand by Type, 2009 - 2029
  - Plastic Trays: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Plastic Tray Producers & Product Offerings
- Bags $512.11
  - Plastic Bags: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Table | Features & Attributes of Specific Types in Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
    - Figure 4-10 | Plastic Bags: Product Examples
  - Plastic Bags: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Plastic Bag Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 4-11 | Plastic Tray Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Plastic Bags: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Plastic Bag Producers & Product Offerings
- Pouches $582.48
  - Plastic Pouches: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Table | Attributes & Applications of Plastic Pouch Types in Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
    - Figure 4-12 | Plastic Pouches: Product Examples
  - Plastic Pouches: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Plastic Pouch Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 4-13 | Plastic Pouch Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Plastic Pouches: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Plastic Pouch Producers & Product Offerings
- Rigid Containers $464.59
  - Rigid Plastic Containers: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Table | Advantages & Disadvantages of Rigid Plastic Containers in Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging
    - Figure 4-14 | Rigid Plastic Containers: Product Examples
  - Rigid Plastic Containers: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Rigid Plastic Container Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 4-15 | Rigid Plastic Container Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Rigid Plastic Containers: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Rigid Plastic Container Producers & Product Offerings
- Blister Packs $323.44
  - Blister Packs: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Figure 4-16 | Blister Packs: Product Examples
  - Blister Packs: Demand by Application $323.44
    - Table | Blister Pack Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 4-17 | Blister Pack Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Blister Packs: Suppliers $323.44

Paper & Paperboard Packaging $2,069.49
- Key Findings $323.44
  - Figure 5-1 | Key Findings for Paper & Paperboard Packaging
- Demand by Product $323.44
  - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Paper & Paperboard Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
  - Figure 5-2 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Paper & Paperboard Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2024
- Corrugated Boxes $603.34
  - Corrugated Boxes: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Table | Corrugated Boxes: Value-Added Components & Benefits for Retail- & Case-Ready Products
    - Figure 5-3 | Corrugated Boxes: Product Examples
  - Corrugated Boxes: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Corrugated Box Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 5-4 | Corrugated Box Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Corrugated Boxes: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Corrugated Box Producers & Product Offerings
- Folding Cartons $461.54
  - Folding Cartons: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Figure 5-5 | Folding Cartons: Product Examples
  - Folding Cartons: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Folding Carton Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 5-6 | Folding Carton Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Folding Cartons: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Folding Carton Producers & Product Offerings
- Paperboard Sleeves $383.93
  - Paperboard Sleeves: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Figure 5-7 | Paperboard Sleeves: Product Examples
  - Paperboard Sleeves: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Paperboard Sleeve Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 5-8 | Paperboard Sleeve Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Paperboard Sleeves: Suppliers $323.44
- Other Paper (Butcher Paper, Trays, & Bags) $424.27
  - Other Paper & Paperboard Products: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Figure 5-9 | Other Paper & Paperboard: Product Examples
  - Other Paper & Paperboard Products: Demand by Product, Application, & Market $323.44
    - Table | Other Paper & Paperboard Product Demand by Product, Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, & Market,
    - Figure 5-10 | Other Paper & Paperboard Product Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009
  - Other Paper & Paperboard Products: Suppliers $323.44
    - Table | Selected Other Paper & Paperboard Packaging Producers & Product Offerings

Other Packaging & Accessories $1,996.66
- Key Findings $323.44
  - Figure 6-1 | Key Findings for Other Packaging & Packaging Accessories
- Demand by Product $323.44
  - Table | Other Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging & Accessories Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
- Metal Cans $432.01
  - Metal Cans: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Table | Metal Cans: Advantages & Disadvantages
    - Figure 6-2 | Metal Cans: Product Examples
  - Metal Cans: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Metal Can Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 6-3 | Metal Can Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Metal Cans: Suppliers $323.44
- Aluminum Foil $323.44
  - Aluminum Foil: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Figure 6-4 | Aluminum Foil: Product Examples
  - Aluminum Foil: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Aluminum Foil Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 6-5 | Aluminum Foil Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Aluminum Foil: Suppliers $323.44
- Glass Jars $323.44
  - Glass Jars: Scope & Product Features $323.44
    - Figure 6-6 | Glass Jars: Product Examples
  - Glass Jars: Demand by Application & Market $323.44
    - Table | Glass Jar Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 6-7 | Glass Jar Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Glass Jars: Suppliers $323.44
- Accessories $914.87
  - Accessories: Demand by Product $323.44
    - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Accessory Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 6-8 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Accessory Demand, 2009 - 2024
  - Labels $415.54
    - Table | Label Types & Key Added Features by Packaging Market or End Use
    - Table | Label Demand by Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Application & Market, 2009 - 2029
  - Other Packaging Accessories $323.44
    - Table | Other Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Accessory Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
    - Table | Other Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Accessory Demand by Application & Market, 2009 - 2029

Applications $1,680.04
- Key Findings $323.44
  - Figure 7-1 | Key Findings for Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Applications
- Demand by Application $323.44
  - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
  - Figure 7-2 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024
- Meat $618.99
  - Demand by Meat Type & Market $323.44
    - Table | Meat Packaging Demand by Meat Type & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 7-3 | Meat Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Beef & Veal $323.44
    - Table | Beef & Veal Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
  - Pork $323.44
    - Table | Pork Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
  - Lamb & Other Meat $323.44
    - Table | Lamb & Other Meat Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
- Poultry $477.83
  - Demand by Poultry Type & Market $323.44
    - Table | Poultry Packaging Demand by Meat Type & Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 7-4 | Poultry Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024
  - Chicken $323.44
    - Table | Chicken Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
  - Turkey & Other Poultry $323.44
    - Table | Turkey & Other Poultry Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
- Seafood $402.56
  - Seafood: Demand by Market $323.44
    - Table | Seafood Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 7-5 | Seafood Packaging Demand, 2009 - 2024
  - Seafood: Demand by Packaging Product $323.44
    - Table | Seafood Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029

Markets $1,208.45
- Key Findings $323.44
  - Figure 8-1 | Key Findings for Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Markets
- Demand by Market $323.44
  - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2029
  - Figure 8-2 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Market, 2009 - 2024
- Fresh & Frozen $370.06
  - Fresh & Frozen: Demand by Application $323.44
    - Table | Fresh & Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
  - Fresh & Frozen: Demand by Packaging Product $323.44
    - Table | Fresh & Frozen Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 8-3 | Fresh & Frozen Market Packaging Demand Share by Application & Product, 2019
- Processed $337.04
  - Processed: Demand by Application $323.44
    - Table | Processed Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
  - Processed: Demand by Packaging Product $323.44
    - Table | Processed Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 8-4 | Processed MPS Packaging Demand Share by Application & Product, 2019
- Ready-to-Eat $333.22
  - Ready-to-Eat: Demand by Application $323.44
    - Table | Ready-to-Eat Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Application, 2009 - 2029
  - Ready-to-Eat: Demand by Packaging Product $323.44
    - Table | Ready-to-Eat Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand by Product, 2009 - 2029
    - Figure 8-5 | Ready-to-Eat Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Demand Share by Application & Product,

Competitive Analysis $1,523.11
- Key Findings & Industry Composition $323.44
  - Table | Leading Participants in the US Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Industry, 2019
- Market Share $790.63
  - Figure 9-1 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market Share by Company, 2019
  - Figure 9-2 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market: Leading Supplier, 2019
  - Figure 9-3 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2019
  - Figure 9-4 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2019
  - Figure 9-5 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2019
  - Figure 9-6 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2019
  - Figure 9-7 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market: Sixth Leading Supplier, 2019
  - Figure 9-8 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Market: Seventh Leading Supplier, 2019
- Mergers & Acquisitions $323.44
  - Table | Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
- Cooperative Agreements $323.44
  - Table | Selected Cooperative Agreements
- Selected Industry Participants $323.44
  - Table | Selected Industry Participants

Appendix $2,847.98
- Scope $323.44
  - Table | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Products Included in Report Scope
  - Table | Relevant Industry Codes
- Definitions $323.44
- Abbreviations $323.44
  - Table | Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
- Freedonia Methodology $1,451.66
- Study-Specific Methodology $323.44
- Sources $323.44
- Associations & Agencies $323.44
- Related Studies & Reports $323.44
- Macroeconomic Assumptions $579.04
  - Economic Environment $323.44
    - Table | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 – 2029
    - Figure 10-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average
  - Demographic Trends $379.97
    - Table | Population & Households, 2009 – 2029
    - Figure 10-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 – 2019

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

meat – including beef and veal, pork, and lamb and other meats (e.g., bison, goat)
poultry – chicken, turkey, and other products such as goose and duck
seafood – all fish and shellfish

Meat, poultry, and seafood packaging is segmented by market in terms of:

fresh and frozen – raw, unseasoned, and unprepared/uncooked products that are unfrozen, and items that are sold frozen, but are not precooked, breaded, or reformed (e.g., whole or portioned beef cuts, chicken pieces, seafood fillets, uncured pork, raw sausages, ground beef)
processed – prepared raw, refrigerated, and shelf-stable products, including prepared cook-in-bag foods (e.g., breaded and stuffed products, canned tuna and salmon, chunked chicken and ham, frozen chicken wings, hot dogs, jerky, lunch meat, pre-cooked bacon, pre-marinated ribs and chicken, precooked hamburger patties)
ready-to-eat – carry-out foods prepared by foodservice operations of supermarkets, convenience stores, mass retailers, and other stores (e.g., barbecued ribs, cooked meatloaf, parmesan-crusted tilapia, roasted beef, rotisserie chicken); excludes precooked foods from product manufacturers, which are included in the processed market

This study also presents historical and forecast data for packaging technologies, including:

active and intelligent packaging
case-ready packaging
modified atmosphere packaging
retort packaging
vacuum packaging

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