Clamshells in Retail Food Packaging

Clamshells in Retail Food Packaging

US demand for clamshell food packaging is projected to grow 3.8% annually to $1.7 billion in 2025. Gains will be driven by healthy gains in fresh prepared food sales and the continued importance of clamshells in packaging fragile items such as fresh produce and baked goods.

This report covers clamshell packaging demand by Material and Application. Data are provided in current dollar value.

Applications for clamshell food packaging include:
     Fresh produce
     Baked goods
     Fresh prepared foods

Materials for clamshell packaging include:
     Plastic
     Paperboard
     Molded Fiber
     Molded Sugarcane

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US market for clamshell packaging for retail food, including key trends in material and application segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020, with forecasts for 2025. Data are provided in current dollar value. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | Clamshell Demand in Food Packaging
  • About This Report
    • Report Details
    • Study Scope & Product Description
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Clamshell Packaging: Product Examples
    • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
      • Table Annual Food Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2019 - 2021
      • Table Figure 2-2 | Annual Clamshell Food Packaging Demand, 2018 - 2022
  • Overview
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Table Food Clamshell Packaging Demand, 2010 - 2020
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Food Clamshell Packaging Demand, 2000 - 2020
    • Materials Trends
      • Demand by Material
        • Table Food Clamshell Packaging Demand by Material, 2010 - 2025
        • Table Figure 3-2 | Food Clamshell Packaging Demand by Material, 2010 - 2025
      • Plastic Clamshell Resins
        • Table Plastic Clamshell Demand by Resin, 2010 - 2025
    • Factors Impacting Clamshell Packaging Demand
      • Product Innovation
        • Table Figure 3-3 | Clamshell Packaging Innovation: Product Examples
      • Sustainability
  • Applications
    • Demand by Application
      • Table Food Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Food Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
    • Fresh Produce
      • Demand by Application
        • Table Figure 4-2 | Fresh Produce Clamshell Packaging: Product Examples
        • Table Fresh Produce Clamshell Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
        • Table Figure 4-3 | Fresh Produce Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
      • Berries
        • Table Figure 4-4 | Berry Clamshell Packaging: Product Examples
        • Table Figure 4-5 | Berry Clamshell Demand, 2010 - 2025
        • Table Figure 4-6 | Berry Production in the US, 2010 - 2025
      • Tomatoes
        • Table Figure 4-7 | Tomato Clamshell Packaging: Product Examples
        • Table Figure 4-8 | Tomato Clamshell Demand, 2010 - 2025
    • Baked Goods
      • Table Figure 4-9 | Baked Goods Clamshell Packaging: Product Examples
      • Table Baked Goods Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
      • Table Figure 4-10 | Baked Goods Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
    • Fresh Prepared Foods
      • Table Figure 4-11 | Fresh Prepared Foods Clamshell Packaging: Product Examples
      • Table Fresh Prepared Foods Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
      • Table Figure 4-12 | Fresh Prepared Foods Clamshell Packaging Demand by Application, 2010 - 2025
    • Other Foods
      • Table Figure 4-13 | Other Foods Clamshell Packaging Demand, 2010 - 2025
  • Key Suppliers & Industry Trends
    • Industry Composition
    • Industry Leaders
      • Table Figure 5-1 | IP's Paper Clamshell Packaging
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HS Codes
    • Definitions
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2010 - 2025
      • Demographics
        • Table Population & Households, 2010 - 2025
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures & Retail Sales, 2010 - 2025
      • Retail Sales
        • Table Nondurable Goods Retail Sales, 2010 - 2025

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