Produce Packaging Market Report 2026

The produce packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $37.28 billion in 2025 to $39.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global fruit and vegetable trade, growth of organized retail food chains, increasing focus on reducing post-harvest losses, rising demand for extended shelf life, availability of cost-effective packaging solutions.

The produce packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $51.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of eco-friendly packaging regulations, rising demand for fresh and organic produce, expansion of cold chain logistics, growing focus on traceable food packaging, increasing investments in sustainable packaging technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of sustainable produce packaging materials, rising use of modified atmosphere packaging, growing demand for lightweight protective packaging, expansion of recyclable and biodegradable formats, enhanced focus on freshness preservation.

The growing demand for meat is expected to be a driving force for the produce packaging market. Meat, a crucial part of a nutritious diet, requires effective packaging to maintain its quality and freshness. For example, in March 2023, beef production in Australia increased by 11.3% to reach 524,335 tons, and mutton production increased by 31.8% to 58,662 tons, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The increasing demand for meat products is contributing to the growth of the produce packaging market.

Key players in the produce packaging market are concentrating on developing innovative products that incorporate advanced technologies, such as bark-based packaging technology, to enhance their market position. This technology utilizes renewable tree bark materials to create sustainable and biodegradable packaging solutions, minimizing environmental impact while providing an innovative alternative to conventional plastic packaging. For example, in April 2024, Bpacks, an Italy-based packaging solutions company, introduced the world's first bark-based packaging technology. This revolutionary material is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing equipment used for various types of rigid plastic packaging production, facilitating a transition to eco-friendly packaging solutions. This advancement is particularly crucial given the European Union's policy directives, which mandate a shift toward biodegradable packaging within the next five years.

In January 2024, ALPLA, an Austrian-based company specializing in plastic packaging solutions, acquired Fortiflex for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is aimed at enhancing ALPLA's industrial division, which focuses on large-volume packaging solutions. Through this move, ALPLA intends to expand its product offerings and strengthen its market presence in the Caribbean and Central America. Fortiflex, based in the U.S., specializes in producing high-quality plastic containers and products for various industries, including agriculture and food service.

Major companies operating in the produce packaging market are Amcor plc, Bemis Company Inc., Berry Global Inc., International Paper Inc., Mondi Group PLC, Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group, Sonoco Products Company, WestRock Company, DS Smith PLC, Coveris Holdings S.A., Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, Cascades Inc., Produce Packaging Inc., Evergreen Packaging LLC, Genpak LLC, Huhtamaki Oyj, KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation, Packaging Corporation of America, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., RockTenn Company, Sabert Corporation, Tetra Pak, Printpack Inc., Graphic Packaging International.

North America was the largest region in the produce packaging market in 2025. The regions covered in the produce packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the produce packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The produce packaging market consist of sales of packaging solutions to reduce physical damage, prevent contamination, and reduce the incidence of leakage from containers. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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