United Kingdom (UK) Temperature Controlled Packaging Market Overview 2027

Adoption of temperature-controlled packaging is very useful for manufacturers as it reduces the wastage of perishable products and protects them from the external environment. The UK temperature-controlled packaging market trends are anticipated to experience lucrative growth during the forecast period. Meat, fish, and sea food are the main products that accounted for the highest share of the temperature-controlled packaging solutions in the UK. Adoption of temperature-controlled packaging is essential for the safe handling and transportation of temperature-sensitive products. The pharmaceutical sector's growth is the main factor for the growth of the temperature-controlled packaging market. Moreover, the export activities of the country are linked with temperature-controlled logistics. Manufacturers are increasingly investing in temperature-controlled packaging because it provides effective, efficient, and safe transportation for perishable products. The UK is the third largest online grocery market. Further, the increasing online market in the country is also pushing the demand for temperature-controlled packaging. Temperature-controlled packaging maintains the quality of the products and provides a long shelf life for them. The shopping preferences and habits of consumers are changing in the country. The trend of healthy living and online shopping is aiding the increase in the demand for temperature-controlled packaging for the safe storage and transportation of the products. Import and export activities also play a major role in the growth of the temperature-controlled packaging market. Growth in the country’s economy and increased production in the various industries are further boosting the demand for temperature-controlled packaging in the UK.

According to the report titled UK Temperature Controlled Packaging Market Overview, 2027, the temperature controlled packaging market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 8.20% in terms of value during the forecast period. Advancements and research and development activities in the temperature-controlled packaging market are expected to boost demand during the forecast period. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies and the IoT improve the performance of temperature-controlled packaging logistics. Manufacturers can easily track their products through the Electronic Product Codes. These technologies provide various advantages for the manufacturers during the shipment of the products.

According to the report, based on the packaging type, the market is segregated into active packaging and passive packaging. The active packaging segment is the most usable type of packaging. The active packaging segment covers more than 65% of the market share in temperature controlled packaging. Active packaging systems offer high levels of protection and assurance for high levels of handling in large volumes. The passive system segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The passive packaging system is the less expensive solution than the active system. Based on application, the market is segmented into food, beverages, healthcare, and others. The food industry is the largest user of temperature-controlled packaging, and this segment covers more than 30% of the value market share. Rising demand for packaged food and frozen food are the main factors driving the growth of the temperature-controlled packaging market in the UK. The beverage and healthcare industries are the fastest growing markets for temperature-controlled packaging. The rising consumption of beverages in the country will lead to the high growth of temperature-controlled packaging solutions. Based on usability, the market is segmented into single use and reuse. The reuse segment is the fastest growing trend in the temperature-controlled packaging market. Reusable packaging solutions are designed to be used repeatedly, or indefinitely, for the distribution, transport, and storage of products.

COVID-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated trends in the temperature-controlled packaging solutions market. Every category of temperature-sensitive product is in demand. People are moving to panic buying because there is a high demand for necessary items such as food and pharmaceutical products in the country. The companies developed their packaging systems for shipping vaccines, test kits, and other critical medicines. Due to these factors, the temperature-controlled packaging market is growing.

Considered in this report

• Geography: UK
• Base year: 2021
• Estimated year: 2022
• Forecast year: 2027

Aspects covered in this report

• UK Temperature Controlled Packaging Solutions market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Five force models
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

Types of Packaging in the report:

• Active Packaging
• Passive Packaging

By End-Use in the report:

• Food
• Beverages
• Healthcare
• Others

By Usability in the report:

• Single
• Reuse

The approach of the report:

This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analyzing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience

This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to temperature controlled packaging solutions industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.