Egg Cartons

Egg Cartons with COVID-19 Market Impact Analysis

US demand for egg cartons is projected to increase 3.5% per year to $612 million in 2024. Sales will be supported by rising consumption of eggs sold at grocery stores, as consumers look for healthy ways to increase their protein intake. Expanding use of higher value cartons, such as with premium graphic capabilities, will also support demand growth.

This report covers egg carton demand by material in US dollars and units. Demand in units is also segmented by carton size.

Egg carton materials covered in this study include:
Expanded polystyrene foam
Molded pulp
Rigid plastic

Carton sizes include:
6-count
12-count
18-count
24-count or more

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US egg carton market, including key trends in material and egg carton size segmentation. Historical data are provided for 2009, 2014, and 2019, with forecasts for 2024, with year by year historical market volatility also addressed. Data are provided in dollar value and units. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their market share.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | US Egg Carton Market Outlook
  • About This Report
    • Report Details
    • Study Scope & Product Description
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Egg Carton Materials: Product Examples
    • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Overview
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Table Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2019
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2019
    • Demand by Carton Size
      • Table Egg Carton Demand by Size, 2009 - 2024
      • Table Figure 3-2 | Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2029
    • Shell Egg Consumption Outlook
      • Table Shell Egg Consumption, 2009 - 2024
    • Materials Comparison
      • Table Egg Cartons Material Comparison
    • Pricing Trends
      • Table Average Egg Carton Price by Material, 2009 – 2024
      • Table Figure 3-3 | Average Egg Carton Price, 2009 – 2024
    • Sustainability
    • Global Outlook
      • Table Figure 3-4 | Global Egg Carton Demand, 2019 – 2024
  • Materials
    • Demand by Material
      • Table Egg Carton Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Egg Carton Demand by Material, 2009 - 2024
    • Expanded Polystyrene Foam
      • Table Expanded Polystyrene Foam Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024
    • Molded Pulp
      • Table Molded Pulp Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024
    • Rigid Plastic
      • Table Rigid Plastic Egg Carton Demand, 2009 - 2024
  • Suppliers & Market Share
    • Industry Composition
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 5-1 | Egg Carton Market Share by Company, 2019
  • 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, 2009 – 2024
        • Table Figure 6-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average
      • Demographics
        • Table Population & Households, 2009 – 2024
        • Table Figure 6-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2004 – 2019

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