US Active & Intelligent Packaging

The US market for active and intelligent packaging totaled nearly $6 billion in 2024. Growth will be supported by the ongoing digitalization of supply chains, continued integration of smartphone -interactive features to improve user experience and brand engagement, and a shift in product mix toward higher-value products.

This report covers the US market for active and intelligent packaging by product and market. Demand is presented in units and US dollars.

Sales by product are presented for:

gas scavengers

corrosion control packaging

moisture control packaging

susceptors & self-venting packaging

color, time, & temperature indicators

smartphone-enabled packaging

niche or emerging packaging, including antimicrobial packaging, flavor and fragrance control packaging, compliance monitoring packaging, and others

Sales by market are presented for:

Food & Beverage Packaging

Pharmaceutical Packaging

Durable Goods & Other Markets Packaging


1. Executive Summary
2. Short-Term Analysis
Economic Forecast
Short-Term Active & Intelligent Packaging Industry Trends
3. Overview
Study Scope
Historical Market Trends & Growth Factors
Product Trends
Markets Overview
Pricing & Inflation
Overview
Recent Inflation & Price Outlook
Global Trends
Regulatory Considerations
Sustainability Initiatives
Sustainable Packaging Development
Reduction of Food Waste
Technology Trends & New Product Development
4. Gas Scavengers
Scope & Product Description
Product Types
Oxygen Scavengers
Demand by Product
Bottle Systems
In-Package Systems
Other Oxygen Scavengers
Markets
Suppliers
Ethylene Scavengers
Carbon Dioxide Scavengers
New Product Development
Market Share
5. Moisture Control Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Products Overview
Desiccants
Product Description
Demand by Type
Silica Gel Desiccants
Clay Desiccants
Other Desiccants
Moisture Control Pads
Other Moisture Control Packaging
New Product Development
Market Share
6. Corrosion Control Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Products Overview
Demand by Type
Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors
Scavengers
New Product Development
Market Share
7. Susceptors & Self-Venting Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Products Overview
Susceptors
Self-Venting Packaging
New Product Development
Market Share
8. Color, Time, & Temperature Indicators
Scope & Product Description
Products Overview
Demand by Type
Color Indicating Packaging
Time-Temperature Indicators
New Product Development
Market Share
9. Smartphone-Enabled Interactive Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Products Overview
Demand by Type
QR Codes
Near Field Communication (NFC Packaging)
New Product Development
Key Suppliers
10. Niche & Emerging Active & Intelligent Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Products Overview
Niche Active Packaging
Antimicrobial Packaging
Flavor & Fragrance Control Packaging
Self-Heating & Self-Chilling Packaging
Ingredient Dispensing Closures
Lenticular Imaging Labels
Edible Packaging
Niche Intelligent Packaging
Compliance Monitoring & Active Reminder (Assistive) Packaging
Ripeness Indicators
Traceability Systems
11. Food & Beverage Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Market Scope
Markets Overview
Food Packaging
Demand by Application
Processed Food
Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Fresh Produce
Dairy
Other Foods
Beverage Packaging
Packaging Product Trends
New Product Development
12. Pharmaceutical Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Market Scope
Packaging Product Trends
Demand by Type
Intelligent Packaging
Moisture Control Packaging
Gas Scavengers & Other Active Packaging
New Product Development
13. Durable Goods & Other Markets for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Market Scope
Markets Overview
Demand by Market
Primary Metals
Motor Vehicles
Electronics
All Other Markets
Packaging Product Trends
New Product Development
14. Industry Structure
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of Industry Participants
15. Appendix
Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Manufacturers' Shipments
List of Tables
2. Short-Term Analysis
Table 2-1. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 2-2. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Product, 2022 - 2026 (million dollars)
Table 2-3. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Market, 2022 - 2026 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Table 3-1. Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand, 2014 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-2. Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-3. Annual Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Product, 2021 - 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-4. Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars )
Table 3-5. Annual Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Market, 2021 - 2028 (million dollars )
Table 3-6. Active & Intelligent Packaging Product Prices, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (cents per unit)
4. Gas Scavengers
Table 4-1. Gas Scavenger Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 4-2. Oxygen Scavenger Demand in Packaging by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 4-3. Oxygen Scavenger Demand in Packaging by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 4-4. Ethylene Scavenger Demand in Packaging by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 4-5. Carbon Dioxide Scavenger Demand in Packaging by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
5. Moisture Control Packaging
Table 5-1. Moisture Control Packaging Demand by Type & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 5-2. Package Desiccant Demand by Type & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 5-3. Moisture Control Pad Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 5-4. Other Moisture Control Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
6. Corrosion Control Packaging
Table 6-1. Corrosion Control Packaging Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-2. Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor Packaging Demand by Type & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units)
Table 6-3. Corrosion Control Scavenger Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million units)
7. Susceptors & Self-Venting Packaging
Table 7-1. Susceptor & Self-Venting Packaging Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 7-2. Susceptor Packaging Demand by Type & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 7-3. Self-Venting Packaging Demand by Type & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
8. Color, Time, & Temperature Indicators
Table 8-1. Color, Time, & Temperature Indicator Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 8-2. Color Indicating Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 8-3. Time-Temperature Indicator Demand in Packaging by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
9. Smartphone-Enabled Interactive Packaging
Table 9-1. Smartphone-Enabled Interactive Packaging Demand by Type & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & billion units)
10. Niche & Emerging Active & Intelligent Packaging
Table 10-1. Niche & Emerging Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Category, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 10-2. Niche Active Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 10-3. Antimicrobial Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 10-4. Flavor & Fragrance Packaging Demand by Type & Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 10-5. Niche Intelligent Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
11. Food & Beverage Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Table 11-1. Food & Beverage Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-2. Food Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-3. Processed Food Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-4. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-5. Fresh Produce Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-6. Dairy Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-7. Other Food Applications for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-8. Beverage Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 11-9. Food & Beverage Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
12. Pharmaceutical Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Table 12-1. Pharmaceutical Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars )
13. Durable Goods & Other Markets for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Table 13-1. Durable Goods & Other Markets for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars )
Table 13-2. Primary Metals Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars )
Table 13-3. Motor Vehicles Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 13-4. Electronics Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars )
Table 13-5. All Other Markets for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 13-6. Durable Goods & Other Markets for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars )
14. Industry Structure
Table 14-1. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Sales by Company, 2024 (million dollars)
Table 14-2. Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 14-3. Selected Industry Participants
15. Appendix
Table 15-1. Relevant Industry Codes
Table 15-2. Relevant HS Codes
Table 15-3. Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 15-4. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 15-5. Population & Households, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million persons)
Table 15-6. Manufacturers' Shipments, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market
2. Short-Term Analysis
Figure 2-1. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand, 2022 - 2026 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1. Active & Intelligent Packaging: Product Examples
Figure 3-2. Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand, 2014 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-3. Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 3-4. Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 3-5. Active & Intelligent Packaging Product Average Pricing, 2014 - 2029 (cents per unit)
4. Gas Scavengers
Figure 4-1. Gas Scavengers: Product Examples
Figure 4-2. Gas Scavenger Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 4-3. Gas Scavenger in Packaging Market Share by Company, 2024 (billion dollars)
5. Moisture Control Packaging
Figure 5-1. Moisture Control Packaging: Product Examples
Figure 5-2. Moisture Control Packaging Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 5-3. Moisture Control Packaging Market Share by Company, 2024 (million dollars)
6. Corrosion Control Packaging
Figure 6-1. Corrosion Control Packaging: Product Examples
Figure 6-2. Corrosion Control Packaging Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 6-3. Corrosion Control Packaging Market Share by Company, 2024 (million dollars)
7. Susceptors & Self-Venting Packaging
Figure 7-1. Susceptors & Self-Venting Packaging: Product Examples
Figure 7-2. Susceptor & Self-Venting Packaging Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 7-3. Susceptor & Self-Venting Packaging Market Share by Company, 2024 (million dollars)
8. Color, Time, & Temperature Indicators
Figure 8-1. Color, Time, & Temperature Indicators: Product Examples
Figure 8-2. Color, Time, & Temperature Indicator Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 8-3. Color, Time, & Temperature Indicator Market Share by Company, 2024 (billion dollars)
9. Smartphone-Enabled Interactive Packaging
Figure 9-1. Smartphone-Enabled Packaging: Examples
Figure 9-2. Smartphone-Enabled Interactive Packaging Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
10. Niche & Emerging Active & Intelligent Packaging
Figure 10-1. Niche & Emerging Active & Intelligent Packaging: Product Examples
Figure 10-2. Niche & Emerging Active & Intelligent Packaging Demand by Category, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Figure 10-3. Niche Intelligent Packaging Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
11. Food & Beverage Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Figure 11-1. Food & Beverage Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
12. Pharmaceutical Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Figure 12-1. Pharmaceutical Market for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
13. Durable Goods & Other Markets for Active & Intelligent Packaging
Figure 13-1. Durable Goods & Other Markets for Active & Intelligent Packaging by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
14. Industry Structure
Figure 14-1. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market Share by Company, 2024, (billion dollars)
Figure 14-2. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market: Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 14-3. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 14-4. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 14-5. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 14-6. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 14-7. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market: Sixth Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 14-8. US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market: Seventh Leading Supplier, 2024
15. Appendix

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