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Packaging

Comprehensive coverage of the packaging industry with a strong focus on end user trends, new product development, and materials competition.
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We Have it in the Bag, and So Can You

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.

How big is the packaging industry?

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. 

 

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What are the key trends in packaging?

Inflation, supply chain challenges, fierce competition, the wide availability of substitute products, raw materials price volatility, powerful end users, and continually increasing end user requirements are key factors facing all packaging producers, distributors and end users:
  • Sustainability is a complex topic that encompasses both a focus on increasing recycling rates and use of recycled content as well as reducing waste in both packaging and end-use products.  
  • Materials competition remains fierce, as companies continue to search for the perfect packaging material while simultaneously moving away from mixed materials, which are not recyclable.
  • E-commerce is driving demand for more and better shipping packaging, and end-users are meeting this trend by changing product packaging to be e-commerce friendly.
  • Despite these myriad pressures, cost and performance still win in packaging choice.
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  • Food Packaging: United States

    Focus Reports

    This report analyzes the US food packaging market and forecasts its demand by material and application to 2027.

    NEW! August 2023 40 pages
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  • Glass Food Packaging: United States

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    This report forecasts to 2027 US glass food packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.

    NEW! August 2023 30 pages
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  • Metal Food Packaging: United States

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    This report forecasts to 2027 US metal food packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.

    NEW! August 2023 33 pages
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  • Plastic Food Packaging: United States

    Focus Reports

    This report forecasts to 2027 US plastic food packaging demand in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.

    NEW! August 2023 35 pages
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  • US Molded Fiber Foodservice Disposables

    Industry Reports

    The US market for molded fiber foodservice disposables continues to see strong growth attributable to an increased focus on sustainability initiatives, technological improvements, and longer-running market trends; these factors are combining to increase market size and breadth.

    NEW! August 2023 175 pages
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  • US Food Packaging

    Industry Reports

    Demand for food packaging is forecast to increase 2.5% per year to $58.1 billion in 2027.

    NEW! August 2023 416 pages
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  • Molded Fiber Packaging: United States

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    This report forecasts to 2027 US molded fiber – also known as molded pulp – packaging demand and production in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.

    NEW! July 2023 39 pages
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  • US Molded Fiber Packaging

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    This study examines the US market for molded fiber packaging, which is defined as rigid packaging formed from fibrous materials using wet or dry processes. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2032. Annual data is provided for 2018-2026. Also provided is an analysis of key industry players.

    NEW! July 2023 322 pages
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  • US Paper Foodservice Packaging & Serviceware

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    This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $13.6 billion US paper disposable packaging and serviceware market. It presents historical demand data (2012, 2017 and 2022) and forecasts (2027) by product and market.

    NEW! June 2023 176 pages
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  • US Coffee & Snack Shops Disposable Packaging & Serviceware

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    This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $2.4 billion US coffee and snack shops disposable packaging and serviceware. It presents historical demand data (2012, 2017 and 2022) and forecasts (2027) by product, and market (coffee shops, donut shops, ice cream and frozen yogurt shops, and other beverage and snack shops).

    NEW! June 2023 161 pages
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