This study analyzes the US market for produce plastic containers. Produce is defined as fresh, minimally processed fruits and vegetables, and for the purposes of this report includes salad mixes and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.
Products covered include the following:
- clamshells
- tubs, cups, and bowls
- other plastic containers (e.g., square and rectangular two-piece containers, pails, domed containers, lidded buckets, shaped containers)
For products packaged in combination-type formats - such as a salad bowl containing separate smaller cups for add-ins or condiments - the value of each type of plastic container is counted separately and included within each respective product segment.
Demand is also discussed by produce applications:
- fresh vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, onions, carrots, mushrooms celery, cabbage, peppers)
- fresh fruit (e.g., berries, apples, melons, citrus, grapes)
- salad
Excluded from the scope of this study are:
- packaging for nuts, herbs, seeds, spices, and other items commonly sold in produce departments other than fresh fruits and vegetables
- separately sold lids
- restaurant and foodservice carryout containers, including those used for in -store prepared foods
- packaging used for canned, frozen, and dried fruits and vegetables
- plastic baskets, punnets, and tills
Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 are presented for produce packaging demand in current US dollars (including inflation) by product and application. The terms “shipments”, “production”, and “output” are used interchangeably in the study, as are the terms “demand”, “sales”, and “market”, which are defined as domestic shipments, plus imports, minus exports.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. About This Report
- Report Details
- Study Scope & Product Description
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
3. Overview
- Historical Market Trends
- Demand by Container Type
- Clamshells
- Tubs, Cups, & Bowls
- Other Plastic Containers
- Pricing Trends
- Competitive Products
4. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand
- Fresh Produce Industry Outlook
- Field to Fork/Farm to Table Packaging
- Food Safety
- Sustainability
- Food Waste/Shelf Life
- Recycling & Recycled Content
- Biobased Materials
- Regulations
5. Produce Applications
- Demand by Produce Category
- Fresh Fruit
- Berries
- Melons
- Fresh Vegetables
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Salad
6. Key Suppliers & Market Share
- Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Mergers & Acquisitions
7. Appendix
- Scope
- Definitions
- Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographics
- Consumer Spending
List of Tables
2. About This Report
Table 2-1 - Annual Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2019 - 2021 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Table 3-1 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2019 (million dollars)
Table 3-2 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Container Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-3 - Fresh Produce Plastic Clamshell Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-4 - Fresh Produce Plastic Tub, Cup, & Bowl Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-5 - Other Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 3-6 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Pricing by Product, 2009 - 2024 (dollars per unit)
4. Factors Impacting Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand
Table 4-1 - US Fresh Produce Production & Consumption, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds)
5. Produce Applications
Table 5-1 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Table 5-2 - Fresh Fruit Plastic Container Demand by Fruit Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 5-3 - Fresh Vegetable Plastic Container Demand by Vegetable Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
Table 5-4 - Fresh Salad Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars & billion units)
6. Key Suppliers & Market Share
Table 6-1 - Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
7. Appendix
Table 7-1 - Relevant HS/HTS Codes
Table 7-2 - Relevant Industry Codes
Table 7-3 - Macroeconomic Indicators, 2009 - 2024 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 7-4 - Population & Households, 2009 - 2024 (million persons)
Table 7-5 - Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2009 - 2024 (billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Market
2. About This Report
Figure 2-1 - Annual Fresh Produce Plastic Container & Total Fresh Produce Packaging Value Demand Growth, 2019 - 2023 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand, 2000 - 2020 (million dollars)
Figure 3-2 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Container Type, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 3-3 - Fresh Produce Plastic Clamshell Demand Growth, 2009 - 2024 (% CAGR)
Figure 3-4 - Fresh Produce Plastic Tub, Cup, & Bowl Demand Growth, 2009 - 2024 (%CAGR)
Figure 3-5 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Pricing, 2009 - 2024 (dollars per unit)
Figure 3-6 - Comparative Demand Growth: Produce Plastic Containers & Competitive Products, 2014 - 2024 (% CAGR)
5. Produce Applications
Figure 5-1 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Demand by Application, 2009 - 2024 (million dollars)
Figure 5-2 - Fresh Fruit Plastic Container Demand by Fruit Type, 2019 (million dollars)
Figure 5-3 - Fresh Vegetable Plastic Container Demand by Vegetable Type, 2019 (million dollars)
Figure 5-4 - Salad Production & Salad Plastic Container Demand, 2009 - 2024 (billion pounds & million dollars)
6. Key Suppliers & Market Share
Figure 6-1 - Fresh Produce Plastic Container Market Share by Company, 2019 (billion dollars)
7. Appendix
Figure 7-1 - Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 - 2019, Compared to 1980 - 2005 Average (percent)
Figure 7-2 - Annual Population Growth, 2004 - 2019 (percent)
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