US Turkey Packaging

US Turkey Packaging

Unit demand for turkey packaging is forecast to increase 1.7% per year to 4.7 billion units in 2028, with value growth of 2.6% per year to $717 million. The packaging market for turkey 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 turkey packaging demand by Product, Material, Application, and Food Format. Data are provided in current dollar value and units.

Products for turkey 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 turkey packaging include:

  • Whole turkey
  • Ground turkey
  • Turkey cuts and pieces
  • Turkey sausage and deli meat

Materials for turkey packaging include:

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

Food Formats for turkey packaging include:

  • Fresh/Refrigerated
  • Frozen
  • Canned & Dried

Scope of the Report

This study examines the US market for turkey 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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1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
Report Details
Market Scope & Product Description
Short-Term Trends
3. Overview
Historical Market Trends
Demand by Turkey Format
Materials Competition
Pricing & Inflation
Packager Trends (Grower, Repacker, Retailer)
End User Trends (Retail, Foodservice, Food Manufacturer)
4. Factors Impacting Turkey Packaging Demand
Turkey Production & Sales Outlook
Regulations & Standards
Sustainability Initiatives
Food Safety & Food Waste Concerns
Consumer Trends & Preferences
Priorities for Packaging Features
Safety & Handling Concerns
Recycling & the Environment
Poultry Buying Habits
5. Whole Turkey Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Demand by Product
Trays & Sleeves
Boxes & Cartons
Pouches
Bags & Liners
Wrap
Other Whole Turkey Packaging
Food Formats
Demand by Food Format
Fresh/Refrigerated Whole Turkey Packaging
Frozen Whole Turkey Packaging
Packager & End User Trends
6. Ground Turkey Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Demand by Product
Trays & Sleeves
Boxes & Cartons
Pouches
Bags & Liners
Wrap
Other Ground Turkey Packaging
Food Formats
Demand by Food Format
Fresh/Refrigerated Ground Turkey Packaging
Other Ground Turkey Packaging
Packager & End User Trends
7. Turkey Pieces & Cuts Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Demand by Product
Trays & Sleeves
Boxes & Cartons
Pouches
Bags & Liners
Wrap
Other Turkey Pieces & Cuts Packaging
Food Formats
Demand by Food Format
Fresh/Refrigerated Turkey Cut Packaging
Frozen Turkey Cut Packaging
Canned & Other Turkey Pieces & Cuts Packaging
Packager & End User Trends
8. Turkey Deli Meat & Sausage Packaging
Scope & Product Description
Packaging Products
Demand by Product
Trays & Sleeves
Boxes & Cartons
Pouches
Bags & Liners
Wrap
Other Turkey Deli Meat & Sausage Packaging
Food Formats
Demand by Food Format
Fresh/Refrigerated Turkey Deli Meat & Sausage Packaging
Frozen Turkey Deli Meat & Sausage Packaging
Canned & Other Turkey Deli Meat & Sausage Packaging
Packager & End User Trends
9. Packaging Products for Turkey
Demand by Packaging Type
Boxes & Cartons
Corrugated Boxes
Folding Cartons
Trays & Sleeves
Trays
Sleeves
Containers
Plastic Containers
Bottles & Jars
Metal Cans
Blister Packs
Flexible Packaging
Overwrap & Lidding
Pouches
Bags
Brick Packs
Vacuum Skin Packaging
Chubs
Other Flexible Packaging
Packaging Accessories
Labels
Absorbent Pads
Other Accessories (Tape, Tags, Netting, O2 Scavengers)
10. Key Suppliers & Industry Structure
Industry Composition
Key Suppliers
Mergers & Acquisitions
Optional
11. Appendix
Scope
Definitions
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment

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