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Food Containers Market

Author: Debadatta Patel - Senior Consultant, Report ID - DS1905004, Published - January 2025

Segmented in Material Type (Plastic, Glass, Metal, Biodegradable), Product Type (Bottles, Jars, Boxes, Cans), End Use, Consumer Behavior and Regions - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast 2024 – 2034

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Global Food Containers Market Outlook

Amidst the trend of cities growing and a rising focus on sustainability issues food containers have become central to usher in a change. The market, for Food containers was estimated at $122.2 billion in 2024. It is anticipated to increase to $162.8 billion by 2030 with projections indicating a growth to around $206.8 billion by 2035. This expansion represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9% over the forecast period. These ordinary objects have a crucial role, in cutting down on food waste improving food safety and supporting sustainability efforts while also influencing our daily routines focused on convenience and effectiveness.


Food containers come in types to help with storing and serving food conveniently while remaining versatile and long lasting features like being reusable and safe for microwaves make them popular among consumers nowadays Smart containers with temperature sensors and freshness indicators are a sign of the ongoing advancements, in this field


Market Size Forecast & Key Insights

2019
$122B2024
2029
$197B2034

Absolute Growth Opportunity = $75.0B

The Food Containers market is projected to grow from $122.2 billion in 2024 to $197 billion in 2034. This represents a CAGR of 4.9%, reflecting rising demand across Preservation of Fresh Food, Commercial Food Packaging and Meal Prep and Portability.

The Food Containers market is set to add $75.0 billion between 2024 and 2034, with manufacturer targeting Jars & Boxes Product Type projected to gain a larger market share.

With Sustainable packaging revolution, and Rise in food delivery services, Food Containers market to expand 61% between 2024 and 2034.

Opportunities in the Food Containers Market

Biodegradable Food Containers

As people are becoming environmentally aware and conscious of their impact the demand for biodegradable and compostable food containers is increasing. This offers an opportunity, for companies dedicated to producing eco friendly products that can break down naturally over time thus lessening their environmental harm.

Smart Food Containers and Customizable Design Food Containers

Advancements in technology are paving the way, for food containers that can keep track of food freshness and temperature while also possibly monitoring the nutrient content gradually turning into a viable option for consumers to consider incorporating into their homes for more convenient storage and management of food items.

One significant trend influencing the food containers market is the growing demand for products among consumers who seek containers that are not just functional but also visually appealing and reflective of their individuality. Customizable designs, color choices and personalized labels could serve as a distinguishing factor, for companies producing food containers.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Europe

Europe Outlook

The European market for food containers is sizeable. Countries such as Germany, the UK and France are leading the way. The increase in popularity of to eat meals and strict waste reduction regulations in the EU are fueling the need for eco friendly containers. Additionally there is competition characterized by innovative solutions yet potential can be found especially in mergers and acquisitions as well, as specialized markets like upscale food packaging.

North America Outlook

The Food Containers market in North America is primarily driven by the United States and its changing lifestyles that have led to a rise in processed food consumption and the expansion of the food and beverage sector globally leading to increased competition among players in the region, with potential growth prospects seen in sustainable and biodegradable container options.

North America Outlook

The Food Containers market in North America is primarily driven by the United States and its changing lifestyles that have led to a rise in processed food consumption and the expansion of the food and beverage sector globally leading to increased competition among players in the region, with potential growth prospects seen in sustainable and biodegradable container options.

Europe Outlook

The European market for food containers is sizeable. Countries such as Germany, the UK and France are leading the way. The increase in popularity of to eat meals and strict waste reduction regulations in the EU are fueling the need for eco friendly containers. Additionally there is competition characterized by innovative solutions yet potential can be found especially in mergers and acquisitions as well, as specialized markets like upscale food packaging.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Europe

Established and Emerging Market's Growth Trend 2025–2034

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Major Markets : United States, China, Germany, Japan, India are expected to grow at 3.4% to 4.5% CAGR

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Emerging Markets : Vietnam, Nigeria, Colombia are expected to grow at 5.4% to 6.9% CAGR

Market Analysis Chart

The factors influencing the Food Containers market mainly revolve around the increasing focus on food safety and hygiene in light of the pandemic COVID. The importance of trustworthy food packaging significantly impacts the current market trends and future projections as well Another key factor is the shift in lifestyle choices and dining habits towards more take out options delivery services convenience foods which is driving a rise in demand, for long lasting environmentally friendly food containers.

Recent Developments and Technological Advancement

December 2024

Manufacturer GreenSustain unveiled a range of food containers that are fully recyclable, with the goal of phasing out disposable plastic products in the foodservice sector.

November 2024

FreshKeep introduced containers that actively track food freshness to extend shelf life and address the problem of food waste.

October 2024

PackRight unveiled their dual compartment food containers with a focus on the growing market, for meal prep and health conscious foods.

there has been an uptick in the growth of the Food Containers industry due to a heightened awareness among consumers regarding food safety and cleanliness concerns. One noteworthy trend in the market is the surge in popularity for environmentally friendly food containers as more people are becoming conscious of environmental challenges like plastic pollution and its negative impact, on ecosystems.

Impact of Industry Transitions on the Food Containers Market

As a core segment of the F&B industry, the Food Containers market develops in line with broader industry shifts. Over recent years, transitions such as Shift to Sustainable Packaging and Digital Transformation and Smart Packaging have redefined priorities across the F&B sector, influencing how the Food Containers market evolves in terms of demand, applications and competitive dynamics. These transitions highlight the structural changes shaping long-term growth opportunities.

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Shift to Sustainable Packaging:

Given the growing awareness of health worldwide the Food Containers market is experiencing a notable shift towards eco friendly packaging solutions. This transformation is fueled by consumer preferences for options and regulatory measures mandating decreased plastic usage. Numerous businesses are currently investigating biodegradable materials as substitutes, for standard plastic containers.

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Digital Transformation and Smart Packaging:

The rise of technology has sparked a change in the food packaging sector through digital innovation and intelligent packaging solutions such, as RFID tags and QR codes found on food containers to offer consumers an improved experience by providing comprehensive product details and aiding in efficient supply chain management.

Global Events Shaping Future Growth

The chart below highlights how external events including emerging market developments, regulatory changes, and technological disruptions, have added another layer of complexity to the F&B industry. These events have disrupted supply networks, changed consumption behavior, and reshaped growth patterns. Together with structural industry transitions, they demonstrate how changes within the F&B industry cascade into the Food Containers market, setting the stage for its future growth trajectory.

Market Dynamics and Supply Chain

Driver: Sustainable Packaging Revolution, and Advancements in Packaging Technology

Customers are also increasingly aware of issues and are also driving the need for eco friendly and compostable packaging options in the food packaging sector. The push, for choices is also also being bolstered by policies that promote the use of environmentally friendly substitutes.
The food containers market is also being influenced by progress such as active and intelligent packaging that enhances safety and extends shelf life while keeping food fresh longer—a response to evolving consumer preferences, for premium packaged foods.
The rise of food delivery services has also sparked a notable increase in the demand for durable and practical food containers because of the convenience they provide to customers who are also seeking quick and easy meal options, on the go.

Restraint: Environmental Regulations

Worries about the sustainability of the environment have led to regulations becoming stricter in relation to plastic waste issues. These regulations are prompting manufacturers of food storage products to shift their production methods, toward using eco friendly materials. A move that could be costly and impact market growth.

Challenge: High Competition

The market for food containers is fiercely competitive, with both local and multinational companies vying for a share of the market pie making it a challenging task to stand out and establish a selling point that could potentially impede market growth.

Supply Chain Landscape

Raw Material Procurement

Dow Chemicals

BASF

Material Conversion & Manufacturing

Amcor Limited

Berry Global Group

Wholesalers & Distributors
Bunzl Distribution / Reynolds Group
Retail & Customers
Walmart / Amazon
Raw Material Procurement

Dow Chemicals

BASF

Material Conversion & Manufacturing

Amcor Limited

Berry Global Group

Wholesalers & Distributors

Bunzl Distribution

Reynolds Group

Retail & Customers

Walmart

Amazon

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Leading Providers and Their Strategies

Application AreaIndustryLeading ProvidersProvider Strategies
Food Packaging
Food & Beverage
Amcor, Coveris, Sonoco
Adopting sustainable and eco-friendly practices, focusing on innovation and R&D, adopting digital technology for operations and manufacturing
Food Preservation & Storage
Retail, Hospitality
Rubbermaid, Tupperware, OXO
Designing products with high durability and longevity, providing consumer-friendly designs, focusing on using safe and BPA-free materials
On-The-Go Eating
Fast-food, Travel & Leisure
Bentology, ECOLunchbox, Revol
Implementing portable and practical designs, using hygienic and easy-to-clean materials, providing diverse product ranges catering to different customer requirements
Catering & Event Planning
Hospitality, Event Management
Carlisle, Cambro, Vollrath
Producing large-capacity containers, focusing on aesthetic and durable designs, providing variety in shapes and sizes to suit different event needs

Elevate your strategic vision with in-depth analysis of key applications, leading market players, and their strategies. The report analyzes industry leaders' views and statements on the Food Containers market's present and future growth.

Our research is created following strict editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy

Applications of Food Containers in Commercial Food Packaging, Preservation of Fresh Food and Meal Prep and Portability

Commercial Food Packaging

Food packaging containers are commonly used in the food and beverage sector to package a range of items, like yogurts and pre made meals. They play a role in prolong the shelf life of products maintaining their taste and smell and ensuring secure delivery.

Preservation of Fresh Food

Containers for food are commonly utilized to keep types of food fresh in households and eateries globally while also preventing spoilage and contamination effectively through their diverse shapes and sizes along with air tight seals for freshness maintenance. Industry leaders such as Rubbermaid and Tupperware have been at the forefront of this sector, with their creatively crafted product lines.

Meal Prep and Portability

For people who love staying fit and those with schedules alike food containers play a crucial role in preparing meals ahead of time. They help save time and maintain a diet balance. Their convenient portability makes it effortless to bring meals along whether youre at school work or out traveling enhancing their practicality in scenarios. Brands like Pyrex, with their durable glass containers and Sistema offering microwave plastic options have made notable advancements in this field.

Food Containers vs. Substitutes:
Performance and Positioning Analysis

Food containers provide a clean and sealable storage option compared to plastic baggies or wraps. They can be used times which is environmentally friendly and appeal to consumers who are becoming more conscious of the environment and seeking healthier ways to store food.

Food Containers
  • Bento Boxes /
  • Vacuum Sealed Bags /
  • Reusable Wax Wraps
    Convenient for storage and transportation, promotes food safety by preserving freshness
    Can contribute to environmental pollution if not disposed of properly,
    Convenience, Versatility
    Lower durability, Increased waste production

Food Containers vs. Substitutes:
Performance and Positioning Analysis

Food Containers

  • Convenient for storage and transportation, promotes food safety by preserving freshness
  • Can contribute to environmental pollution if not disposed of properly,

Bento Boxes / Vacuum Sealed Bags / Reusable Wax Wraps

  • Convenience, Versatility
  • Lower durability, Increased waste production

Food containers provide a clean and sealable storage option compared to plastic baggies or wraps. They can be used times which is environmentally friendly and appeal to consumers who are becoming more conscious of the environment and seeking healthier ways to store food.

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Research Methodology

This market research methodology defines the Food Containers market scope, gathers reliable data, and validates findings using integrated primary and secondary research. Our systematic framework ensures precise market sizing, growth trend analysis, and competitive benchmarking.


Secondary Research Approach


We begin secondary research by defining the targeted market at macro and micro levels. As part of the F&B ecosystem, we analyze Food Containers across Plastic, Glass, and Metal Applications. Our team gathers data systematically from country level ministerial sources, industry associations & federations, trade databases, company annual & quarterly reports and other credential sources, enabling us to map global and regional market size, pricing trends, regulatory standards, and technology advancements.



Key Sources Referenced:

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Food Substances - FDA

Prodcom / Census US / Statcan / e-stat Japan / ABS Australia / KOSIS Korea

USA Trade Census

DEFRA UK / Ifastat

Climate.gov

Annual Reports / Industry Magazines / Country Level Ministerial Sources

We benchmark competitors such as The Glad Products Company, SC Johnson, and Tupperware Brands Corporation by reviewing company financial statements, and regulatory filings. Our secondary insights identify key market drivers and constraints, forming the analytical foundation for primary research.


Primary Research Methods


We conduct structured interviews and surveys with industry stakeholders, including Raw Material Procurement, Material Conversion & Manufacturing, and Wholesalers & Distributors. Our geographic coverage spans Americas (40%), Europe (30%), Asia-Pacific (25%) and Middle East & Africa (5%). Our online surveys generally achieve a response rate of above 65%, and telephone interviews yield 60%, resulting in above 92% confidence level with a ±7% margin of error.


Through targeted questionnaires and in-depth interviews, we capture purchase intent, adoption barriers, brand perception across Segment Type. We use interview guides to ensure consistency and anonymous survey options to mitigate response bias. These primary insights validate secondary findings and align market sizing with real-world conditions.


Market Engineering & Data Analysis Framework


Our data analysis framework integrates Top-Down, Bottom-Up, and Company Market Share approaches to estimate and project market size with precision.


Top-down & Bottom-Up Process


In Top-down approach, we disaggregate global F&B revenues to estimate the Food Containers segment, using historical growth patterns to set baseline trends. Simultaneously, in Bottom-up approach, we aggregate Country-Level Demand Data to derive regional and global forecasts, which provide granular consumption insights. By reconciling both approaches, we ensure statistical precision and cross-validation accuracy.


We evaluate the supply chain, spanning Raw Material Procurement (Dow Chemicals, BASF), Material Conversion & Manufacturing (Amcor Limited, Berry Global Group), and Wholesalers & Distributors. Our parallel substitute analysis examines Bento Boxes, Vacuum Sealed Bags, and Reusable Wax Wraps, highlighting diversification opportunities and competitive risks.


Company Market Share & Benchmarking


We benchmark leading companies such as The Glad Products Company, SC Johnson, and Tupperware Brands Corporation, analyzing their capabilities in pricing, product features, technology adoption, and distribution reach. By assessing company-level revenues and product portfolios, we derive market share comparisons, clarifying competitive positioning and growth trajectories across the ecosystem.


Our integration of data triangulation, supply chain evaluation, and company benchmarking, supported by our proprietary Directional Superposition methodology enables us to deliver precise forecasts and actionable strategic insights into the Food Containers market.


Quality Assurance and Compliance


We cross-reference secondary data with primary inputs and external expert reviews to confirm consistency. Further, we use stratified sampling, anonymous surveys, third-party interviews, and time-based sampling to reduce bias and strengthen our results.


Our methodology is developed in alignment with ISO 20252 standards and ICC/ESOMAR guidelines for research ethics. The study methodology follows globally recognized frameworks such as ISO 20252 and ICC codes of practice.

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Food Containers Market Data: Size, Segmentation & Growth Forecast

Report AttributeDetails
Market Value in 2025USD 128 billion
Revenue Forecast in 2034USD 197 billion
Growth RateCAGR of 4.9% from 2025 to 2034
Base Year for Estimation2024
Industry Revenue 2024122 billion
Growth OpportunityUSD 75.0 billion
Historical Data2019 - 2023
Growth Projection / Forecast Period2025 - 2034
Market Size UnitsMarket Revenue in USD billion and Industry Statistics
Market Size 2024122 billion USD
Market Size 2027141 billion USD
Market Size 2029155 billion USD
Market Size 2030162 billion USD
Market Size 2034197 billion USD
Market Size 2035206 billion USD
Report CoverageMarket revenue for past 5 years and forecast for future 10 years, Competitive Analysis & Company Market Share, Strategic Insights & trends
Segments CoveredMaterial Type, Product Type, End Use, Consumer Behavior
Regional scopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa
Country scopeU.S., Canada, Mexico, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, India, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE and South Africa
Companies ProfiledThe Glad Products Company, SC Johnson, Tupperware Brands Corporation, Amcor Limited, Ball Corporation, Constar International LLC, Bemis Company Inc, Berry Global Inc, Huhtamaki Oyj, Sealed Air Corporation, Reynolds Group Holdings and Tetra Pak International SA
CustomizationFree customization at segment, region or country scope and direct contact with report analyst team for 10 to 20 working hours for any additional niche requirement which is almost equivalent to 10% of report value

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Table of Contents

Industry Insights Report - Table Of Contents

Chapter 1

Executive Summary

Major Markets & Their Performance - Statistical Snapshots

Chapter 2

Research Methodology

2.1Axioms & Postulates
2.2Market Introduction & Research MethodologyEstimation & Forecast Parameters / Major Databases & Sources
Chapter 3

Market Dynamics

3.1Market OverviewDrivers / Restraints / Opportunities / M4 Factors
3.2Market Trends
3.2.1Introduction & Narratives
3.2.2Market Trends - Impact Analysis(Short, Medium & Long Term Impacts)
3.3Supply Chain Analysis
3.4Porter's Five ForcesSuppliers & Buyers' Bargaining Power, Threat of Substitution & New Market Entrants, Competitive Rivalry
Chapter 4

Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Material Type

4.1Plastic
4.2Glass
4.3Metal
4.4Biodegradable
Chapter 5

Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Product Type

5.1Bottles
5.2Jars
5.3Boxes
5.4Cans
Chapter 6

Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by End Use

6.1Household
6.2Commercial
Chapter 7

Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities & Strategic Insights, by Consumer Behavior

7.1Meal Preppers
7.2Foodies
7.3Health Conscious Individuals
7.4Busy Professionals
Chapter 8

Food Containers Market, by Region

8.1North America Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
8.1.1U.S.
8.1.2Canada
8.2Europe Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
8.2.1Germany
8.2.2France
8.2.3UK
8.2.4Italy
8.2.5The Netherlands
8.2.6Rest of EU
8.3Asia Pacific Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
8.3.1China
8.3.2Japan
8.3.3South Korea
8.3.4India
8.3.5Australia
8.3.6Thailand
8.3.7Rest of APAC
8.4Middle East & Africa Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
8.4.1Saudi Arabia
8.4.2United Arab Emirates
8.4.3South Africa
8.4.4Rest of MEA
8.5Latin America Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
8.5.1Brazil
8.5.2Mexico
8.5.3Rest of LA
8.6CIS Food Containers Market Size, Opportunities, Key Trends & Strategic Insights
8.6.1Russia
8.6.2Rest of CIS
Chapter 9

Competitive Landscape

9.1Competitive Dashboard & Market Share Analysis
9.2Company Profiles (Overview, Financials, Developments, SWOT)
9.2.1The Glad Products Company
9.2.2SC Johnson
9.2.3Tupperware Brands Corporation
9.2.4Amcor Limited
9.2.5Ball Corporation
9.2.6Constar International LLC
9.2.7Bemis Company Inc
9.2.8Berry Global Inc
9.2.9Huhtamaki Oyj
9.2.10Sealed Air Corporation
9.2.11Reynolds Group Holdings
9.2.12Tetra Pak International SA