Egg Packaging Market

Egg Packaging Market Size - By Material Type (Molded Pulp, Plastic, Paperboard, Expanded Polystyrene, Biodegradable or Compostable, Others), By Egg Type (Chicken Eggs, Duck Eggs, Quail Eggs, Other Poultry Eggs), By Packaging Type, By Application & Forecast, 2023-2032

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

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Egg Packaging Market Size

Estimated to be worth USD 6.9 billion in 2022, the egg packaging market is expected to exhibit around 6% CAGR between 2023 and 2032. Rising per capita egg consumption and the global population increase demand for egg packaging since manufacturers require dependable and effective packaging solutions to satisfy the expanding demand. Consumers want egg packaging that guarantees egg safety during storage and transit and offers convenience. Good and safe design of packaging helps to avoid spoilage and breakage, so improving the whole consumer experience.

The first priority is food safety, hence egg packaging is rather important to preserve egg cleanliness and freshness. Customers search for packaging with tamper-evident elements and safety criteria met.

Egg Packaging Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute Details
Base Year 2022
Egg Packaging Market Size in 2022 USD 6.9 Billion
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032
Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR 6%
2032 Value Projection USD 12.4 Billion
Historical Data for 2018 to 2022
No. of Pages 180
Tables, Charts & Figures 250
Segments covered Material type, egg type, packaging type, application
Growth Drivers
  • Increasing egg consumption
  • Increasing sustainability aims
  • Rapid expansion of the food industry
Pitfalls & Challenges
  • Environmental Concerns
  • Cost and Pricing Pressure
  • Transportation and Logistics

 

World of egg packing, pay attention. All that plastic and garbage you produce is drawing you under a microscope. People and governments want you to get greener, but it's difficult to accomplish when the most affordable packing methods still rely on the past. Companies striving to keep expenses low create a dog-eat-dog scenario within the egg packaging game. Still, it's difficult to discover reasonably priced environmentally acceptable methods of egg packaging. Like delicate little princesses, eggs must be particularly guarded when on travel. Should the packing fall short, you will find many mushy, cracked eggs on your hands. That can sour relations and damage your company.

Market regions

COVID-19 Impact

Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions sent us searching the stores for packaged, processed items including eggs. Everyone wanted their eggs in handy shapes like cartons and trays if only to make things neat and straightforward. Minimizing touch and making handling and transportation simple were everything. Then along arrived home delivery services and internet grocery shopping. People enjoyed the ease of use, and it spurred a whole fresh need for packaged eggs able to withstand the delivery trip safely. More and more people are expected to buy eggs in the years to come as the epidemic eases and limitations are removing. The egg business is thus preparing for much more future expansion.

Egg Packaging Market Trends

Demand for environmentally friendly, sustainable egg packaging was growing. To lower their environmental effect and address issues concerning plastic waste, consumers, stores, and manufacturers were looking for packaging created from renewable resources including molded pulp, biodegradable bioplastics, or recycled cardboard. To boost consumer convenience, raise shelf visibility, and provide egg protection, packaging producers were developing creative ideas. Egg cartons increasingly included features such stackable designs, tamper-evident seals, and easily opened lids. Therefore, the increasing frequency and applications should help to hasten the expansion of the egg packaging sector.

Egg Packaging Market Analysis

Material type determines the segmentation of the egg packaging market as molded pulp, plastic, paperboard, expanded polystyrene (eps), biodegradable or compostable, etc. With a majority market value of USD 1.86 billion in 2022, molded pulp Made from recycled paper or another plant-based fiber, molded pulp packaging is a common choice for consumers looking for biodegradable, environmentally friendly packaging solutions. To lower environmental impact and support circular economy ideas, several areas support the use of sustainable packaging materials such molded pulp. Moreover, a growing use will hasten the segmental development.

Consider the egg aisle of your grocery store, where rows of containers house several kinds of eggs. Groups based on the egg-type—that of chicken, duck, quail, and others—can help one separate this market. With a massive forty percent of the market taken up, chicken eggs are the obvious front-runner. They are the most often chosen option, thus dependable packing is rather important. For stores as well as manufacturers, it ensures safety during transportation and storage. Custom-designed egg cartons and trays let manufacturers and stores stand out in this cutthroat industry. You have most certainly seen them; these are the ones with distinctive colors, logos, or other characteristics that catch your eye. This enables companies to develop their brands and satisfy egg-eaters' discriminating tastes. These elements are driving the egg packaging industry ahead, hence in the years to come we should expect additional developments and creativity.

The egg packaging market is broken out depending on kind of packaging like cartons, trays, boxes, sleeves, clamshells, pouches, others. With a commanding market share in 2022 and expected to rise at 5.2% CAGR through 2032, cartons Designed to guard eggs from damage during handling and shipping, egg cartons guarantee product safety and quality. Standardized packaging from cartons enables counting and buying eggs in set quantities—e.g., half-dozen or dozen—easy for consumers. Therefore, the high-quality services and increasing quantity of Egg packaging in various locations are expected to hasten the company development.

Application dictates that the egg packaging industry be broken down as retail, institutional, commercial, packaging. Foreseen to expand over years, retail packaging dominated the market in 2022. To draw customers and improve shelf exposure, retail sales egg packaging has to be aesthetically pleasing, stackable, and easily handled. Packaging should guard eggs from damage and contamination throughout transit and display at retail outlets.

Hello. Pay close attention, egg lovers! In North America, American citizens are controlling the game of egg packing. Having a sizable portion of the market, they made cool $1.4 billion alone in 2022. And also, guess what? In the following few years, they hope to get even more bigger and better. Why are eggs so hot among people living in North America? Indeed, they are a nutrient-dense, delicious and adaptable diet. Furthermore, the area is seeing increasing numbers of residents who are beginning to eat more eggs. Egg wrapping is therefore in great demand, soaring. North Americans enjoy egg packaging that preserves their valuable eggs sound and safe and simplifies their life. Companies that produce egg packaging are thus striving all-out to provide goods that are handy, simple to operate, and preserve those eggs fresh as a daisy. For North American egg packaging companies, all of these elements seem as a miraculous potion. Hold on tightly for an amazing journey since it is only going to keep expanding and flourishing!

Asia Pacific Region

Egg packaging Market Share

Some of the major players operating in the Egg packaging market are

  • Huhtamaki Oyj
  • Pactiv LLC (a subsidiary of Reynolds Group Holdings)
  • CDL Omni-Pac Inc.
  • Hartmann Group
  • Dolco Packaging (a Tekni-Plex company)
  • CKF Inc.
  • Sonoco Products Company
  • Sabert Corporation
  • Novipax Holdings, LLC
  • Cascades Inc.
  • Graphic Packaging International, LLC
  • Sirane Ltd.
  • Keyes Packaging Group
  • EPE USA, Inc.
  • Chuo Kagaku Co., Ltd.

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.

Egg Packaging Industry News

In June 2022, the agro-industrial organization Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company (CP Foods), based in Thailand, has embraced the Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle (3R) methodology to render its egg packaging more environmentally sustainable. CP Foods will enforce the 3R strategy in its packaging design for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, comprising 80% recycled plastic material, with the objective of mitigating its usage of virgin plastic in packaging and to manage its plastic waste output.

Egg packaging market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue in USD Million & Volume (Kilo Tons) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments

By Material Type

  • Molded Pulp
  • Plastic
  • Paperboard
  • Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
  • Biodegradable or Compostable
  • Other material

By Egg Type

  • Chicken eggs
  • Duck eggs
  • Quail eggs
  • Other poultry eggs

By Packaging Type

  • Cartons
  • Trays
  • Boxes
  • Sleeves
  • Clamshells
  • Pouches
  • Others

By Application

  • Retail Packaging
  • Institutional Packaging
  • Commercial Packaging

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries

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

 

Table of Content

  • Executive Summary

  • Introduction
    2.1. Market Definition
    2.2. Research Scope and Methodology
    2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

  • Market Overview
    3.1. Market Dynamics
    3.2. Market Drivers
    3.3. Market Restraints
    3.4. Market Opportunities
    3.5. Industry Trends

  • Market Segmentation by Type
    4.1. Paper Egg Packaging
    4.2. Plastic Egg Packaging
    4.3. Foam Egg Packaging
    4.4. Molded Fiber Packaging
    4.5. Others

  • Market Segmentation by Application
    5.1. Retailing
    5.2. Transportation
    5.3. Household
    5.4. Foodservice & Hospitality
    5.5. Others

  • Competitive Landscape
    6.1. Market Share Analysis
    6.2. Company Profiles
    6.3. Strategic Developments

  • Key Players in the Market
    7.1. Huhtamaki Oyj
    7.2. Hartmann
    7.3. DFM Packaging Solutions
    7.4. Ovotherm International Handels GmbH
    7.5. Tekni-Plex
    7.6. Dispak UK
    7.7. CDL Omni-Pac
    7.8. Others

  • Regional Analysis
    8.1. North America
    8.2. Europe
    8.3. Asia-Pacific
    8.4. Latin America
    8.5. Middle East & Africa

  • Sustainability and Innovation in Egg Packaging

  • Future Outlook and Market Forecast (2025–2030)

  • Appendix
    11.1. Data Sources
    11.2. Glossary
    11.3. Disclaimer

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