Agricultural Packaging Market

Agricultural Packaging Market Size - By Material Type (Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Metal, Glass), By Product Type (Pouches, Bags, Bottles, Trays, Drums), By Packaging Type (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), By Application & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

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

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Agricultural Packaging Market Size

With a value of more than USD 8.7 billion in 2023 and expected to rise at a CAGR of 6.1%, agricultural packaging market size Fresh and processed food goods including fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products, and meat are much sought for.

Maintaining the quality, freshness, and safety of these products depends on agricultural packaging in great part. This will increase their shelf life, therefore guaranteeing that these goods reach consumers in good shape. Globalization has brought in more agricultural product trade internationally. Protection of goods during transportation and meeting the specific needs of other nations such phytosanitary rules and customs requirements depend much on agricultural packaging.

Agricultural Packaging Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute Details
Base Year 2023
Agricultural Packaging Market Size in 2023 USD 8.7 Billion
Forecast Period 2024 to 2032
Forecast Period 2024 to 2032 CAGR 6.1%
2032 Value Projection USD 14.9 Billion
Historical Data for 2018 – 2023
No. of Pages 198
Tables, Charts & Figures 255
Segments covered Material Type, Product Type, Packaging Type, Application, and Region
Growth Drivers
  • Enhanced farming techniques
  • Rising population and food security needs
  • Adoption of sustainable products & practices
Pitfalls & Challenges
  • Cost pressures
  • Sustainability goals
  • Regulatory requirement for products

 

Consider yourself a farmer tending to fresh fruits and veggies for your neighborhood. When it comes time to box your goods, though, you must make a difficult choice. You want to keep expenses low, on one hand, so that you may market your goods at a price everyone can afford. On the other hand, you are aware that your produce can be ruined or destroyed before it gets to your consumers if your packaging is insufficient. The difficulty agricultural packaging producers have is this. They have to figure out how to make protective yet reasonably priced packaging. It's not only a matter of labeling a box either. Since agricultural products are sometimes fragile and perishable, packaging must be made to protect them from damage, spoiling, and contamination. Another twist is consumers are growing more ecologically aware. They seek for goods with environmentally friendly packaging. Manufacturers of agricultural packaging are thus also under pressure to create environmentally beneficial solutions. It produces a balancing act. Manufacturers must discover means to produce reasonably priced, robust, and ecologically friendly packaging. Though it's not a simple chore, it's one that guarantees our food supply is reasonably priced, fresh, and safe.

Market regions

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 epidemic severely disrupted supply systems all around, and the farming sector suffered most. Lockdowns, a dearth of workers, and tight borders made it difficult to move food from farms to our meals. The businesses who create our food's packaging suffered greatly from this mess-up. Their products suffered a decline in demand as less food was transported and purchased. Here's a twist, thoughpeople began shopping online and spent more time cooking. They therefore required more packaged food, which increased demand for pouches, bags, and containers. The food packaging sector is looking better as the globe recovers and policies including lockdowns and travel restrictions become less frequent. As the epidemic wanes, governments and organizations are collaborating to make supply chains more dependable; consumers are likely to continue cooking more at home and shopping online.

Agricultural Packaging Market Trends

Imagine your fresh fruit under the constant supervision of a built-in squad of guardians. That is the situation with the development of smart packaging in agriculture! These creative packaging ideas check food condition from farm to shelf using sensors, tags, and even temperature trackers. This not only guarantees that your fruits and vegetables remain bright and tasty but also helps stores and farmers better control their supplies, therefore lowering waste and maintaining transportation costs. Agricultural packaging is likewise being transformed by advances in materials, tools, and printing processes. While nanotechnology and innovative printing techniques are producing striking labels and boxes that preserve your fruit and make it pop on grocery aisles, eco-friendly alternatives including bio-based and biodegradable materials are replacing traditional plastics. Not to mention the explosion in internet buying either. As more and more food make their way to our homes, demand for visually appealing, easily opened, secure for transportation packaging solutions is great. With all these developments, agricultural packaging is turning into a vibrant sector committed to delivering fresh, safe, and aesthetically beautiful products from farm to table.

Agricultural Packaging Market Analysis

Plastic, paper and paperboard, metal, glass, and others define the agricultural packaging industry based on material type. By 2022, the plastic market share was somewhat dominant. Agricultural packaging makes great use of plastic materials such Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), and Polyethylene (PE) because of their adaptability, strength, and low cost-effective nature. Demand for plastic materials is driven by their capacity to shield agricultural products from physical harm, moisture, and pests. Regarding package forms, sizes, and shapes, plastic products also provide adaptability.

Demand for paper-based packaging materials stems from their recyclability, renewability, and capacity to give fruits, vegetables, and other agricultural products enough protection. Demand for metal and glass materials in agricultural packaging is driven by product uniqueness, perceived quality, and specific packaging needs. Their higher use will help to drive category growth throughout the projection period even more.

Pouches, bags, bottles, trays, and even drums are among the several packaging solutions accessible for the farming sector. With around 35% of the market in 2022, pouches have been the most often used among these. For storing things like seeds, fertilizer, and animal feed especially, pouches and bags are really handy. They really help to preserve the merchandise free from harm, insects, and dampness. For farmers especially, they are also easy to move about and manage. Because they are strong and can guard goods throughout transportation or storage, boxes and containers are also rather common alternatives. Easy stacking of them saves space and helps with product branding and labeling.

Different kinds of products in the farming sector call for different forms of packaging. Imagine it as arranging fruits and vegetables in separate containers than meat and chicken. Alternatively, carefully arranging fragile flowers on special paper can help them to remain beautiful and safe. Fruit and vegetable packaging is right currently the most often used kind. The demand for packaging is rising as more and more people are purchasing these fresh products. Actually, analysts estimate that until 2032 this part of the market will keep expanding by almost 5% annually. To maintain their integrity and appearance as they travel from the farm to the florist or garden shop, flowers and plants also need particular packing. Packaging facilitates handling and transportation of these goods by helping them to remain fresh and appealing. Moreover, it increases the appeal of the products to consumers, so facilitating the sales of companies.

There are three main forms of packaging agricultural goodstertiary, secondary, and primary. Primary packaging rules the market in 2022 and should keep rising until 2032. Why is agricultural primary packaging so crucial? Your items' first line of protection from moisture or other pollutants damaging, contaminating, or spoiling them is their From the farm to the market, this ensures your livestock and produce remain fresh and healthy. It goes beyond protection, though. Agricultural products' taste, texture, color, and nutritional content are likewise preserved in part by primary packaging. Customers are delighted as a result as they are getting the greatest available goods. And everyone gains when less food gets thrown away.

U.S. accounted for USD 1.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a lucrative pace through 2032. The consumer preference for fresh & high-quality agricultural products is increasing. This will fuel the demand for innovative packaging solutions that can protect & conserve the freshness of fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items during transportation & storage. Environmental concerns and the desire for eco-friendly practices have resulted in an increased demand for eco-friendly packaging in the North America agricultural industry. Consumers and retailers are looking for packaging materials that are recyclable, biodegradable, or made from renewable resources.

Europe Region

Agricultural Packaging Market Share

Major players operating in the agricultural packaging market include

These players concentrate on strategic partnerships, new product launches, and commercialization efforts for market expansion. They are making heavy investments in research & development to launch advanced products and gain maximum market revenue.

The agricultural packaging market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Kilo Tons) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments

By Material Type

  • Plastic
  • Paper & Paperboard
  • Metal
  • Glass
  • Others

By Product Type

  • Pouches
  • Bags
  • Bottles
  • Trays
  • Drums
  • Others

By Application

  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Grains & Pulses
  • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
  • Dairy Products
  • Floriculture
  • Others

By Packaging Type

  • Primary Packaging
  • Secondary Packaging
  • Tertiary 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

  1. Executive Summary
    1.1 Market Overview
    1.2 Key Findings
    1.3 Market Outlook

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

  3. Market Dynamics
    3.1 Market Drivers
    3.2 Market Restraints
    3.3 Opportunities
    3.4 Market Trends
    3.5 Value Chain Analysis
    3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  4. Agricultural Packaging Market – By Type
    4.1 Flexible Packaging
    4.2 Rigid Packaging
    4.3 Bulk Packaging
    4.4 Others (e.g., Biodegradable Packaging)

  5. Agricultural Packaging Market – By Application
    5.1 Seeds & Grains
    5.2 Fertilizers
    5.3 Pesticides
    5.4 Silage
    5.5 Others (e.g., Agrochemicals, Crop Protection)

  6. Agricultural Packaging Market – By Material
    6.1 Plastic
    6.2 Paper & Paperboard
    6.3 Jute
    6.4 Metal
    6.5 Others (e.g., Bioplastics)

  7. Agricultural Packaging Market – By Region
    7.1 North America
    7.2 Europe
    7.3 Asia-Pacific
    7.4 Latin America
    7.5 Middle East & Africa

  8. Competitive Landscape
    8.1 Overview
    8.2 Market Share Analysis
    8.3 Strategic Developments
    8.4 Key Player Profiles
        8.4.1 Amcor Plc
        8.4.2 Mondi Group
        8.4.3 Sonoco Products Company
        8.4.4 Greif Inc.
        8.4.5 LC Packaging
        8.4.6 ProAmpac
        8.4.7 Berry Global Inc.
        8.4.8 NNZ Group
        8.4.9 RKW Group
        8.4.10 Other Key Players

  9. Conclusion & Recommendations

  10. Appendix
    10.1 Glossary of Terms
    10.2 List of Abbreviations
    10.3 References
    10.4 Index

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