Pet Food Packaging Market

Pet Food Packaging Market Size - By Packaging Type (Bags, Cans, Pouches, Boxes/Cartons), By Material Type (Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Metal), By Food Type, By Pet Type, By Distribution Channel & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Published Date: May - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 240 | Industry: Packaging | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format

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Pet Food Packaging Market Size

Pet Food Packaging Market was valued at USD 11.2 Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow a CAGR of over 5.8% between 2024 and 2032.

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This has been made necessary by the increasing number of pet owners, hence driving the pet food packaging sector. Growing in favor is single serving packaging, re-closable sustainable materials. It uses cutting-edge materials that producers emphasize on sustainability, freshness, and convenience. Emphasizing the safety and health element of packaging choices, e-commerce expansion and desire for luxury customized goods fuel market growth.

Pet Food Packaging Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute Details
Base Year 2023
Pet Food Packaging Market Size in 2023 USD 11.2 Billion
Forecast Period 2024 to 2032
Forecast Period 2024 to 2032 CAGR 5.8%
2032 Value Projection USD 19 Billion
Historical Data for 2018 – 2023
No. of Pages 120
Tables, Charts & Figures 307
Segments covered Packaging Type, Material Type, Food Type, Pet Type, Distribution Channel & Region
Growth Drivers
  • Increased pet ownership
  • Demand for eco-friendly packaging
  • Growth in e-commerce for pet products
Pitfalls & Challenges
  • Environmental concerns with non-recyclable packaging
  • Rising raw material costs

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Non-recyclable packaging has a major environmental effect that causes waste to build up. Ignoring this issue could cause reaction from environmentally sensitive consumers and create legal obstacles, therefore compromising market competitiveness.

Pet Food Packaging Market Trends

Pet food packaging business is undergoing changes driven by environmentally minded consumers. Biodegradable materials, simple designs, and recyclable packaging are becoming more and more used in particular. In the realm of e-commerce for pet related business, the customized and convenience format of packaging like single-serve and resealable continues to be prominent; this further underlines the notion that such sort of format is suited for selling via the internet. Furthermore, customer confidence and market growth call for attention on safety, dietary clarity, and creative design features.

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Pet Food Packaging Market Analysis

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Based on packaging type, Bags have historically held a larger market share, around 45%

 for 2023. Given their adaptability and pleasing environmental friendliness, bags are leading in the worldwide pet food business. Their low weight also helps to lower shipping costs and less environmental impact. Flexible size possibilities let portionaling as well as some material progress, so enabling an even greater freshness protection. Furthermore, bags fit the trend towards e-commerce that consumers who value comfort and environmental friendliness are following more and more often.

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Plastic rules supreme in pet food packaging, holding a shockingly 41% share of the industry. Because of its adaptability, hardness, and cost, it is the preferred resource. Perfect for a wide spectrum of pet food packaging, from pouches to containers to bottles, plastic can be formed into any shape or size. Pet owners and producers alike love pet food since its moisture and oxygen barrier qualities keep it fresh. But sustainability is becoming more and more crucial, hence more consumers are choosing recyclable or even compostable paper and paperboard packaging. This expanding movement against plastic packaging reflects our increased knowledge of environmental problems.

Dry food is the king when it comes to feeding our animal friends; it will snag 45% of the pet food packaging industry by 2023. There are a few reasons this kind of cuisine rules supreme. Dry food is a piece of cake to store unlike wet food. It like having your pet's pantry right here! It keeps for centuries without going bad on the counter or in a cabinet. Busy pet parents thus find this to be a preferred choice. Still, wait; there's more! Packages of dry food are designed mostly to keep them fresh and appealing. Like a vault for food, these innovative containers tightly close to guard against the elements and keep those nasty tastes out. And get thisdry food weights less than its wet equivalent. It's therefore simpler to carry about and store, saving space and money on transportation. Furthermore, it's less expensive than other kinds of food, which benefits your pet as well as you.

About 55% in 2023, depending on the type of pet, the dog food packaging takes front stage. For several different reasons, dog food packaging still rules the worldwide pet food packaging scene. This makes sense given the global dog ownership count exceeds that of any other kind of pet. Pet owners' evolving tastes that call for customized dog food like organic, grain-free, and breed-specific packaging also create increasing demand among them. Manufacturers have so been spending enormous sums of money on several kinds of packaging.

About 35% in 2023, the pet specialty stores hold based on distribution channel a sizable share. Although there are many pet specialty stores in the market, they fight with other stores that sell online since it is more handy. Still, the actual store is important because it provides tailored customer service, direct product availability, and shopping becomes a live event for pet owners.

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With a desire for innovation and strong industries, the United States—a global powerhouse—owns a sizable portion of the $3.7 million worldwide market in 2023. Regarding the U.S. market, green packaging is the most fashionable trend. Growing awareness of environmental problems by American consumers is driving demand for environmentally friendly packaging. The tendency is toward substituting recyclable materials, biodegradable substitutes, or just less use of conventional plastics. American pet food companies responded by giving sustainability top attention in their packaging. This reflects the ideals of consumers, so the nation leads in this area.

Latin America Region

Pet Food Packaging Market Share

Some of the major market players operating in the pet food packaging industry are Amcor plc, Mondi Group, Sonoco Products Company, Berry Global, Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, and Huhtamäki Oyj among others. These players focus on strategic partnerships, new product launch & commercialization for market expansion. Furthermore, these players are heavily investing in research that allows them to introduce innovative products and garner maximum revenue in the market.

In June 2019, Purchasing US$6.8 billion, Amcor and Bemis have joined hands together as a global packaging giant but currently using the name Amcor plc. The buyout of this company forms part of strategic efforts to increase plastics packaging in America and Asia. This merger is called a takeover, or “offensive” expansion which gives them more leverage and makes it strong in the regions, hence, their world position on the packaging sector.

Pet Food Packaging Market Companies

Major players operating in the pet food packaging industry include

Pet Food Packaging Industry News

  • In May 2023, Prime100, an entirely Australian-owned pet nutrition brand, has collaborated with Tetra Pak, a prominent F&B packaging and processing company. Together, they're introducing a new, high-end dog food line that promises to delight pets and uphold environmental friendliness.

Pet Food Packaging Market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) & volume (Kilo Tons) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments

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By Packaging Type

  • Bags
  • Cans
  • Pouches
  • Boxes/Cartons
  • Others

By Material Type

  • Plastic
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Metal
  • Others

By Food Type

  • Dry Food
  • Wet/Canned Food
  • Pet Treats
  • Others

By Pet Type

  • Dog Food Packaging
  • Cat Food Packaging
  • Bird Food Packaging
  • Fish Food Packaging
  • Others

By Distribution Channel

  • Online Retail
  • Pet Specialty Stores
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Malaysia
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
  • MEA
    • South Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE

 

Table of Content

  1. Introduction
    1.1 Market Overview
    1.2 Market Definition and Scope

  2. Market Dynamics
    2.1 Drivers
    2.2 Restraints
    2.3 Opportunities
    2.4 Challenges

  3. Types of Pet Food Packaging
    3.1 Flexible Packaging
    3.2 Rigid Packaging
    3.3 Cans and Tins
    3.4 Pouches and Bags
    3.5 Others

  4. Applications
    4.1 Dry Pet Food
    4.2 Wet/Canned Pet Food
    4.3 Treats and Snacks
    4.4 Nutritional Supplements

  5. Key Players
    5.1 Amcor Ltd.
    5.2 Sealed Air Corporation
    5.3 Sonoco Products Company
    5.4 Mondi Group
    5.5 Bemis Company, Inc.
    5.6 Others

  6. Regional Analysis
    6.1 North America
    6.2 Europe
    6.3 Asia-Pacific
    6.4 Latin America
    6.5 Middle East & Africa

  7. Market Trends and Innovations

  8. Sustainability in Pet Food Packaging

  9. Market Forecast and Future Outlook

  10. Conclusion

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