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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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  • US Molded Fiber Food Packaging

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    This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $532 million US molded fiber food packaging industry. It presents historical demand data (2012, 2017 and 2022) and forecasts (2027) by product (trays and flats, egg cartons, baskets, tills and punnets, and new products) and applications (eggs, fresh produce, prepared foods, meat, poultry, and seafood, and other foods).

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  • US Egg Packaging

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    This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $930 million US egg packaging industry. It presents historical demand data (2012, 2017, and 2019 through 2022) and forecasts (2023 through 2027 and 2032) by market (retail and foodservice), application (shell and processed eggs), and material (rigid plastic, flexible plastic, EPS foam, molded fiber, and paperboard).

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  • US Prepared Foods Packaging

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    This study examines the US market for food packaging, defined as primary and secondary packaging materials sold to food manufacturers, primarily for products targeted at retail or foodservice markets. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027. Annual data is provided for 2019-2026.

    NEW! October 2023 194 pages
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  • US Plastic Packaging for Food

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    This study examines the US market for plastic food packaging, defined as primary and secondary packaging materials sold to food manufacturers, primarily for products targeted at retail or foodservice markets. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027 and 2032. Annual data is provided for 2018-2026.

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  • Retail Bags: United States

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    This report forecasts to 2027 US retail bag demand and production in nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level.

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  • US Retail Bags

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    This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $4.5 billion US retail bag industry. It presents historical demand data (2012, 2017, and 2019 through 2022) and forecasts (2023 through 2027 and 2032) by type (single-use and reusable), material (plastic, paper, and natural fabric) and market (grocery stores, foodservice, and other retail stores).

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  • US Baby Food Packaging

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    This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for baby food packaging, including key trends in products and market segments. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027.

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  • US Baked Goods Packaging

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    This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for baked goods packaging, including key trends in products and market segments. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027.

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  • US Clamshells in Food Packaging

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    This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for clamshells in food packaging, including key trends in products and market segments. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027.

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  • US Food Trays & Bowls

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    This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for food trays and bowls, including key trends in products and market segments. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022, with forecasts through 2027.

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