US Turkey Packaging

Report Overview

The US market size for turkey packaging in units is projected to grow at a rate of 1.7% per year to 4.7 billion units in 2028, with value growth of 2.6% per year to $717 million. The packaging market for turkey is especially challenging among food markets due to the importance of meeting the specific performance criteria required while remaining cost effective and adhering to changing sustainability goals as well as consumer preferences.

This report provides historical market trends, demand by turkey format as well as a discussion regarding materials competition, pricing, inflation, and trends among packagers and end users. The report also explores factors impacting turkey packaging demand, such as production and sales outlook, regulations, sustainability initiatives, food safety, and consumer preferences. It segments turkey packaging by product and food format, with market size for whole turkey, ground turkey, turkey pieces and cuts, and turkey deli meat and sausage. Additionally, the report covers various packaging products, including boxes, cartons, trays, sleeves, containers, and flexible packaging, along with accessories like labels and absorbent pads. The industry structure, key suppliers, mergers, and acquisitions are also analyzed. An appendix includes scope, definitions, methodology, sources, and macroeconomic assumptions. Historical data are provided for 2013, 2018, and 2023, with forecasts through 2033. Data are provided in current dollar value and units.

Products for turkey packaging include:

• Corrugated boxes and folding cartons

• Trays and sleeves

• Containers, including cans, clamshells, two-piece containers, blister packs, and jars

• Flexible packaging, including overwrap, lidding, pouches, bags, brick packs, chubs, and skin packaging

• Accessories, including labels and absorbent pads

Applications for turkey packaging include:

• Whole turkey

• Ground turkey

• Turkey cuts and pieces

• Turkey sausage and deli meat

Materials for turkey packaging include:

• Plastic, including rigid, flexible, and foam

• Paper & Paperboard

• Other Materials, including metal, molded fiber, glass, and mesh

Food Formats for turkey packaging include:

• Fresh/Refrigerated

• Frozen

• Canned & Dried

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