US Refrigerated Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging

US Refrigerated Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging

Unit demand for refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood packaging is forecast to increase 0.9% per year to 51.3 billion units in 2028, with value growth of 2.6% per year to $8.3 billion. In general, the packaging market for meat, poultry, and seafood is especially challenging among food markets due to the importance of meeting the specific performance criteria required for these products while remaining cost effective and adhering to changing sustainability goals and consumer preferences.

This report covers refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood packaging demand by Product, Material, and Application. Data are provided in current dollar value and units.

Products for refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood packaging include:

• Corrugated boxes and folding cartons
• Trays and sleeves
• Containers, including cans, clamshells, two-piece containers, blister packs, and jars
• Flexible packaging, including overwrap, lidding, pouches, bags, brick packs, chubs, and skin packaging
• Accessories, including labels and absorbent pads

Applications for refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood packaging include:

• Meat, including beef, pork, and other
• Poultry, including chicken, turkey, and other
• Seafood

Materials for refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood packaging include:

• Plastic, including rigid, flexible, and foam
• Paper & Paperboard
• Other Materials, including metal, molded fiber, glass, and mesh

Scope of the Report

This study examines the US market for refrigerated meat, poultry, and seafood packaging, defined as primary and secondary packaging materials sold to food manufacturers, primarily for products targeted at retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing markets. Historical data are provided for 2013, 2018, and 2023, with forecasts through 2033. Data are provided in current dollar value and units. Also provided is an analysis of key industry players.

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