Packaging is a dynamic market due to the need to address increasing end-user performance requirements and frequently changing consumer preferences, all in an environment heavily focused on keeping costs down while at the same time supplying more sustainable products. Offering an unbiased view of the benefits and risks of packaging materials and markets, as well as key insights to new product releases and how companies are innovating, Freedonia can help you unwrap the constantly shifting packaging market.
Packaging is a nearly $200 billion business in the US with almost guaranteed growth due to the wide-ranging need for packaging in all sectors of the economy to contain, protect, and market goods of every type. However, the widespread use and visibility of packaging, especially to consumers, has made it an increasing target of legislation and sustainability initiatives. This will benefit some packaging products but cause others to lose market share.
Through 2029, demand for folding cartons in the US is projected to rise 2.6% per year to $15.1 billion, with manufacturers seeking out new, higher growth niches to help offset the mature nature of most applications.
This report forecasts to 2025 US pharmaceutical packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.
This report analyzes the US food packaging market and forecasts its demand by material and application to 2027.
This report forecasts to 2027 US beverage packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.
This report forecasts to 2029 US folding carton demand and shipments in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total demand is segmented by market in terms of: frozen entrées, sides, and snacks; bakery products; beverages; candy and confections; dairy foods; other food markets; foodservice and restaurant carryout; health and beauty; durable goods; and other markets such as pet food, textiles, and tobacco products.
Global packaging equipment demand is forecast to expand to $87 billion in 2029.
This report forecasts to 2029 US pressure sensitive tape demand and production in square meters.
This report forecasts to 2029 global demand for pressure sensitive tape by product, market, and major world region in square meters.
This report forecasts to 2025 pressure sensitive tape demand and production in square meters in Canada.
This report forecasts to 2028 global demand for foodservice cups by product, market, and major world region in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.