Produce Packaging

Demand for produce packaging in the US is forecast to increase 3.2 percent annually to $6.0 billion in 2019. Plastic containers and stand-up pouches will be among the fastest growing package formats, based on their aesthetic appeal and capability to increase brand marketing and recognition. Corrugated boxes will remain the leading type.This study analyzes the $5.1 billion US produce packaging industry. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by packaging type (e.g., corrugated boxes, bags and liners, plastic containers, trays), application (e.g., vegetables, fruit, salads) and end user (growers/shippers, repackers, retail stores).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 43 industry players, including International Paper, Pactiv, and WestRock.