Food Container Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Application, Product Type

By: HDIN Research Published: 2025-06-22 Pages: 87
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Food Containers Market Summary
Introduction and Market Overview
Food containers, used for storing and transporting food products, are essential in meeting global demand for safe and sustainable food packaging. With 600 million annual cases of foodborne illnesses worldwide, containers from companies like Amcor and Tetra Pak ensure food safety and extended shelf life. The global packaging market grew 5% in 2023, driven by rising demand for packaged foods and sustainability initiatives. Urbanization, with 68% of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, fuels demand for convenient and eco-friendly containers. E-commerce, growing 9% in 2024, enhances market access through B2C and B2B platforms, while social media promotes sustainable packaging trends. The global food containers market is estimated at USD 170-280 million in 2025, with a CAGR of 3%-8% through 2030, propelled by food safety needs, urbanization, and eco-conscious consumer preferences.

Regional Market Trends
North America: The U.S. and Canada lead with demand for sustainable and high-quality food containers.
Europe: Germany, France, and the UK focus on eco-friendly and recyclable packaging solutions.
Asia Pacific: China, India, and Japan see growth in packaged food and urban markets.
Rest of the World: Brazil and South Africa expand with rising food export and consumer needs.

Application Analysis
Grain Mill Products: Anticipated growth of 3%-7%, driven by bulk storage needs. Trends focus on durable and airtight containers.
Dairy Goods: Expected growth of 4%-8%, valued for maintaining freshness. Trends emphasize leak-proof and insulated designs.
Fruits & Vegetables: Projected growth of 3%-7%, for fresh and processed produce. Trends highlight sustainable and ventilated packaging.
Bakery Products: Anticipated growth of 3%-8%, for shelf-stable goods. Trends focus on stackable and recyclable containers.
Meat Processed Goods: Expected growth of 4%-8%, for safety and preservation. Trends emphasize vacuum-sealed and antimicrobial packaging.
Others: Projected growth of 2%-6%, including ready-to-eat meals. Trends focus on versatile and microwave-safe designs.

Type Analysis
Plastic: Expected growth of 3%-7%, valued for affordability and versatility. Trends focus on recyclable and BPA-free materials.
Paper & Paperboard: Projected growth of 4%-8%, preferred for eco-friendly packaging. Trends emphasize biodegradable and compostable designs.
Rigid Packaging: Anticipated growth of 3%-7%, for durable storage. Trends highlight reusable and stackable options.
Metal: Expected growth of 2%-6%, valued for long-term preservation. Trends focus on corrosion-resistant and recyclable metals.
Glass: Projected growth of 2%-6%, for premium and reusable packaging. Trends emphasize sustainable and aesthetic designs.

Key Market Players
Amcor: Markets sustainable plastic and rigid food containers for global markets.
Tetra Pak: Offers paper-based containers for dairy and beverages.
Berry Plastics Corp.: Supplies versatile plastic containers for food applications.
Silgan Holdings: Provides metal and rigid packaging for processed foods.
Sonoco Products Company: Distributes eco-friendly paperboard containers.

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants: Moderate, as manufacturing is accessible, but sustainability standards and brand trust create barriers.
Threat of Substitutes: Moderate, with reusable containers and alternative materials as options, though less prevalent.
Bargaining Power of Buyers: High, due to numerous brands and cost sensitivity in food packaging markets.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Low, with abundant materials like plastics, paper, and metals globally.
Competitive Rivalry: High, driven by innovation in sustainability, recyclability, and cost-effective designs.

Market Opportunities and Challenges
Opportunities:
Addressing 600 million foodborne illness cases with safe packaging solutions.
Leveraging 5% packaging market growth in 2023.
Targeting 68% urban population growth by 2050 for convenient food storage.
Capitalizing on 9% e-commerce growth in 2024 for market expansion.
Innovating with eco-friendly, recyclable, and antimicrobial container designs.
Expanding into packaged food markets in regions like India and Brazil.
Challenges:
Competing with reusable containers and alternative packaging methods.
High costs of developing sustainable and recyclable materials.
Addressing consumer concerns about plastic waste and environmental impact.
Navigating stringent food safety and packaging regulations.
Managing supply chain disruptions for raw materials like plastics and metals.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Food Container Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Trading Analysis
8.1 Export of Food Container by Region
8.2 Import of Food Container by Region
8.3 Balance of Trade
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Food Container Market in North America (2020-2030)
9.1 Food Container Market Size
9.2 Food Container Demand by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Type Segmentation and Price
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 United States
9.5.2 Canada
9.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Food Container Market in South America (2020-2030)
10.1 Food Container Market Size
10.2 Food Container Demand by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Type Segmentation and Price
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Peru
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Food Container Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
11.1 Food Container Market Size
11.2 Food Container Demand by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Type Segmentation and Price
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 China
11.5.2 India
11.5.3 Japan
11.5.4 South Korea
11.5.5 Southest Asia
11.5.6 Australia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Food Container Market in Europe (2020-2030)
12.1 Food Container Market Size
12.2 Food Container Demand by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Type Segmentation and Price
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Germany
12.5.2 France
12.5.3 United Kingdom
12.5.4 Italy
12.5.5 Spain
12.5.6 Belgium
12.5.7 Netherlands
12.5.8 Austria
12.5.9 Poland
12.5.10 Russia
Chapter 13 Historical and Forecast Food Container Market in MEA (2020-2030)
13.1 Food Container Market Size
13.2 Food Container Demand by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Type Segmentation and Price
13.5 Key Countries Analysis
13.5.1 Egypt
13.5.2 Israel
13.5.3 South Africa
13.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
13.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 14 Summary For Global Food Container Market (2020-2025)
14.1 Food Container Market Size
14.2 Food Container Demand by End Use
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Type Segmentation and Price
Chapter 15 Global Food Container Market Forecast (2025-2030)
15.1 Food Container Market Size Forecast
15.2 Food Container Demand Forecast
15.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
15.4 Type Segmentation and Price Forecast
Chapter 16 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
15.1 Amcor
15.1.1 Company Profile
15.1.2 Main Business and Food Container Information
15.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Amcor
15.1.4 Amcor Food Container Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
15.2 Tetra Pak
15.2.1 Company Profile
15.2.2 Main Business and Food Container Information
15.2.3 SWOT Analysis of Tetra Pak
15.2.4 Tetra Pak Food Container Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
15.3 Berry Plastics Corp.
15.3.1 Company Profile
15.3.2 Main Business and Food Container Information
15.3.3 SWOT Analysis of Berry Plastics Corp.
15.3.4 Berry Plastics Corp. Food Container Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
15.4 Silgan Holdings
15.4.1 Company Profile
15.4.2 Main Business and Food Container Information
15.4.3 SWOT Analysis of Silgan Holdings
15.4.4 Silgan Holdings Food Container Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
15.5 Ardagh Group
15.5.1 Company Profile
15.5.2 Main Business and Food Container Information
15.5.3 SWOT Analysis of Ardagh Group
15.5.4 Ardagh Group Food Container Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
15.6 Sonoco Products Company
15.6.1 Company Profile
15.6.2 Main Business and Food Container Information
15.6.3 SWOT Analysis of Sonoco Products Company
15.6.4 Sonoco Products Company Food Container Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
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Table Abbreviation And Acronyms List
Table Research Scope Of Food Container Report
Table Data Sources Of Food Container Report
Table Major Assumptions Of Food Container Report
Table Food Container Classification
Table Food Container Applications List
Table Drivers Of Food Container Market
Table Restraints Of Food Container Market
Table Opportunities Of Food Container Market
Table Threats Of Food Container Market
Table Raw Materials Suppliers List
Table Different Production Methods Of Food Container
Table Cost Structure Analysis Of Food Container
Table Key End Users List
Table Latest News Of Food Container Market
Table Merger And Acquisition List
Table Planned/Future Project Of Food Container Market
Table Policy Of Food Container Market
Table 2020-2030 Regional Export Of Food Container
Table 2020-2030 Regional Import Of Food Container
Table 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Table 2020-2030 North America Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 North America Food Container Demand List By Application
Table 2020-2025 North America Food Container Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 North America Food Container Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 North America Food Container Demand List By Type
Table 2020-2025 North America Food Container Price List By Type
Table 2020-2030 United States Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United States Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South America Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South America Food Container Demand List By Application
Table 2020-2025 South America Food Container Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 South America Food Container Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 South America Food Container Demand List By Type
Table 2020-2025 South America Food Container Price List By Type
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Food Container Demand List By Application
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Food Container Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Food Container Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Food Container Demand List By Type
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Food Container Price List By Type
Table 2020-2030 China Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 China Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 India Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 India Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Food Container Market Size List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Food Container Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Food Container Import List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Food Container Export List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Food Container Demand List By Application
Table 2020-2025 Europe Food Container Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Europe Food Container Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Food Container Demand List By Type
Table 2020-2025 Europe Food Container Price List By Type
Table 2020-2030 Germany Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Germany Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 France Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 France Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Mea Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Mea Food Container Demand List By Application
Table 2020-2025 Mea Food Container Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Mea Food Container Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Mea Food Container Demand List By Type
Table 2020-2025 Mea Food Container Price List By Type
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Food Container Market Size And Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Food Container Import & Export List
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Market Size List By Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Market Size Share List By Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Market Volume List By Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Market Volume Share List By Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Demand List By Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Demand Market Share List By Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Key Vendors Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Key Vendors Sales Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Key Vendors Revenue List
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Key Vendors Revenue Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Demand List By Type
Table 2020-2025 Global Food Container Demand Market Share List By Type
Table 2020-2025 Regional Food Container Price List
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Market Size List By Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Market Size Share List By Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Market Volume List By Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Market Volume Share List By Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Demand List By Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Demand Market Share List By Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Key Vendors Sales List
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Key Vendors Sales Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Key Vendors Revenue List
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Key Vendors Revenue Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Demand List By Type
Table 2025-2030 Global Food Container Demand Market Share List By Type
Table 2025-2030 Food Container Regional Price List

Figure Market Size Estimated Method
Figure Major Forecasting Factors
Figure Food Container Picture
Figure 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Figure 2020-2030 North America Food Container Market Size And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 North America Food Container Market Volume And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 South America Food Container Market Size And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 South America Food Container Market Volume And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Food Container Market Size And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Food Container Market Volume And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Food Container Market Size And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Food Container Market Volume And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 Mea Food Container Market Size And Cagr
Figure 2020-2030 Mea Food Container Market Volume And Cagr
Figure 2020-2025 Global Food Container Market Volume And Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Global Food Container Market Size And Growth Rate
Figure 2025-2030 Global Food Container Market Volume And Growth Rate
Figure 2025-2030 Global Food Container Market Size And Growth Rate

Research Methodology

  • Market Estimated Methodology:

    Bottom-up & top-down approach, supply & demand approach are the most important method which is used by HDIN Research to estimate the market size.

1)Top-down & Bottom-up Approach

Top-down approach uses a general market size figure and determines the percentage that the objective market represents.

Bottom-up approach size the objective market by collecting the sub-segment information.

2)Supply & Demand Approach

Supply approach is based on assessments of the size of each competitor supplying the objective market.

Demand approach combine end-user data within a market to estimate the objective market size. It is sometimes referred to as bottom-up approach.

  • Forecasting Methodology
  • Numerous factors impacting the market trend are considered for forecast model:
  • New technology and application in the future;
  • New project planned/under contraction;
  • Global and regional underlying economic growth;
  • Threatens of substitute products;
  • Industry expert opinion;
  • Policy and Society implication.
  • Analysis Tools

1)PEST Analysis

PEST Analysis is a simple and widely used tool that helps our client analyze the Political, Economic, Socio-Cultural, and Technological changes in their business environment.

  • Benefits of a PEST analysis:
  • It helps you to spot business opportunities, and it gives you advanced warning of significant threats.
  • It reveals the direction of change within your business environment. This helps you shape what you’re doing, so that you work with change, rather than against it.
  • It helps you avoid starting projects that are likely to fail, for reasons beyond your control.
  • It can help you break free of unconscious assumptions when you enter a new country, region, or market; because it helps you develop an objective view of this new environment.

2)Porter’s Five Force Model Analysis

The Porter’s Five Force Model is a tool that can be used to analyze the opportunities and overall competitive advantage. The five forces that can assist in determining the competitive intensity and potential attractiveness within a specific area.

  • Threat of New Entrants: Profitable industries that yield high returns will attract new firms.
  • Threat of Substitutes: A substitute product uses a different technology to try to solve the same economic need.
  • Bargaining Power of Customers: the ability of customers to put the firm under pressure, which also affects the customer's sensitivity to price changes.
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Suppliers of raw materials, components, labor, and services (such as expertise) to the firm can be a source of power over the firm when there are few substitutes.
  • Competitive Rivalry: For most industries the intensity of competitive rivalry is the major determinant of the competitiveness of the industry.

3)Value Chain Analysis

Value chain analysis is a tool to identify activities, within and around the firm and relating these activities to an assessment of competitive strength. Value chain can be analyzed by primary activities and supportive activities. Primary activities include: inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing & sales, service. Support activities include: technology development, human resource management, management, finance, legal, planning.

4)SWOT Analysis

SWOT analysis is a tool used to evaluate a company's competitive position by identifying its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The strengths and weakness is the inner factor; the opportunities and threats are the external factor. By analyzing the inner and external factors, the analysis can provide the detail information of the position of a player and the characteristics of the industry.

  • Strengths describe what the player excels at and separates it from the competition
  • Weaknesses stop the player from performing at its optimum level.
  • Opportunities refer to favorable external factors that the player can use to give it a competitive advantage.
  • Threats refer to factors that have the potential to harm the player.
  • Data Sources
Primary Sources Secondary Sources
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Manufactures;
Distributors;
End-users;
Experts.
Online Survey
Government/International Organization Data:
Annual Report/Presentation/Fact Book
Internet Source Information
Industry Association Data
Free/Purchased Database
Market Research Report
Book/Journal/News

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