Global Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

Research Summary

Thermoformed food containers are packaging products made from plastic sheets that are heated to a pliable forming temperature and then molded into specific shapes using a vacuum or pressure forming process. These containers are commonly used in the food industry for packaging a variety of products, such as ready-to-eat meals, fresh produce, snacks, and baked goods. The thermoforming process allows for the creation of lightweight, durable, and customizable containers that can be designed with features like compartments, lids, or venting holes. Made from materials such as polystyrene, PET, or polypropylene, thermoformed food containers are valued for their ability to provide a protective barrier against moisture, air, and contaminants, helping to extend the shelf life of perishable items. They are also recyclable in some cases, making them a more sustainable option compared to other forms of food packaging.

According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Thermoformed Food Containers market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.

The major global  manufacturers of Thermoformed Food Containers include Pactiv Evergreen, Sonoco Products Company, Anchor Packaging, Dart Container, Berry Global Group, Silgan Holdings, Printpack, Amcor, Sabert, coexpan, Golden West Packagin, ENVAPLASTER, HotForm, Placon, ITC Packaging, Lacerta Group, Lindar Corporation, Groupe CTCI Thermoformage Extrusion Recyclage, LACROIX Emballages, Inline Plastics, PINNPACK Packaging, Paccor, EasyPak, Sinclair & Rush, Sirius Plastics etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.

This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Thermoformed Food Containers. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Thermoformed Food Containers market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.

The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Thermoformed Food Containers market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Thermoformed Food Containers industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.  

The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.

Global Key Manufacturers of Thermoformed Food Containers Include:

Pactiv Evergreen

Sonoco Products Company

Anchor Packaging

Dart Container

Berry Global Group

Silgan Holdings

Printpack

Amcor

Sabert

coexpan

Golden West Packagin

ENVAPLASTER

HotForm

Placon

ITC Packaging

Lacerta Group

Lindar Corporation

Groupe CTCI Thermoformage Extrusion Recyclage

LACROIX Emballages

Inline Plastics

PINNPACK Packaging

Paccor

EasyPak

Sinclair & Rush

Sirius Plastics

Thermoformed Food Containers Product Segment Include:

Clamshells

Cups and Bowls

Tray and Lids

Others

Thermoformed Food Containers Product Application Include:

Ready Meals

Dairy & Ice Cream

Fruits & Vegetables

Meat, Fish & Seafood

Others

Chapter Scope

Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends

Chapter 2: Global Thermoformed Food Containers Industry PESTEL Analysis

Chapter 3: Global Thermoformed Food Containers Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Chapter 4: Global Thermoformed Food Containers Major Regional Market Size (Revenue, Sales, Price) and Forecast Analysis

Chapter 5: Global Thermoformed Food Containers Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis

Chapter 6: North America Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 7: Europe Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 8: China Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 10: Latin America Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)

Chapter 12: Global Thermoformed Food Containers Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)

Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)

Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers

Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion

Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources