Fresh Produce Plastic Containers

Fresh Produce Plastic Containers

Demand for plastic containers used with fresh fruits and vegetables is forecast to rise 5.0% annually to $1.6 billion in 2024. Gains will result primarily from increased sales of increasing sales of ready-to-eat (RTE) salads and other RTE fruits and vegetables, which often employ clamshells and two-piece plastic containers due to their transparency and ability to boost shelf appeal in grocery store cold cases.

This report covers fresh produce plastic container demand by Product and Application. Data are provided in current dollar value.

Packaging products covered in this study include:
     Clamshells
     Tubs, cups, and bowls
     Other plastic containers (e.g., square &and rectangular two-piece containers, pails, domed containers, lidded buckets, shaped containers)

Fresh vegetable applications for plastic containers include:
     Salad
     Tomatoes
     Potatoes
     Onions
     Lettuce
     Carrots
     Mushrooms
     Celery
     Cabbage
     Peppers
     Other vegetables

Fruit applications for produce packaging are:
     Berries
     Apples
     Citrus
     Melons
     Grapes
     Other fruits

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US fresh produce plastic container market, including key trends in product, application, and material 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 current dollar value. Also included is an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.