Food Container Market, By Material (Plastic, Metal, Glass, and Others), By Product (Bottles & Jars, Cans, Cups & Tubs, Boxes, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
Global Food Container Market is estimated to be valued at USD 180.08 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 245.23 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 180.08 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
4.50%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 245.23 Bn
Figure. Food Container Market Share (%), By Region 2025
The global food container market has been witnessing steady growth in the recent years. Food container refers to packaging products that are used for packaging various food products. Rising demand for convenient packaging from both the food service industry as well as the retail sector have been driving the market growth. Food containers help in maintaining the freshness of food, provide protection from external contamination, and enable easy transportation and storage of food products. Innovations in materials and designs of food containers to improve functionality and sustainability have boosted their demand from diverse food industries worldwide. Moreover, growing health consciousness among consumers have increased the demand for healthy convenient packaged food options, thus benefitting the food container market. However, rising raw material prices remain a key challenge for the market.
Market Dynamics:
The global food container market is witnessing stable growth driven by various factors. Rapid urbanization coupled with the increasing number of working population has fueled the demand for convenient packaging from food service outlets as well as the retail sector. Changing consumer lifestyle and rising preference for easy-to-carry packaged food are driving the uptake of various food containers such as cups, trays, plates, wraps, and pouches. Rising health awareness among consumers has augmented the demand for healthy takeaway food options, thus positively impacting the market growth. Growing consumption of baked goods, salads, desserts and fast food has also contributed to the food container sales. However, high raw material prices owing to supply chain disruptions post pandemic remain a key challenge. Moreover, increasing consumer awareness about non-biodegradable plastics also poses a threat to certain packaging materials. Manufacturers are focused on developing innovative sustainable packaging solutions to counter such restraints.
Key Features of the Study:
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global food container market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global food container market based on the following parameters company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Amcor plc, Silgan Holdings, Inc., Ardagh Group, Berry Plastics Corp., Plastipak Holdings, Inc., Sonoco Products Company, Graham Packaging Company, Inc., Weener Plastics, Ball Corp., Tetra Pak, Arafhat Plastics, Prithvi Polymer Industries Pvt. Ltd., weorex , Zaika Plastopacks, and Ambika Packaging.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global food container market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global food container market.
Detailed Segmentation-
By Material:
Plastic
Metal
Glass
Others
By Product:
Bottles & Jars
Cans
Cups & Tubs
Boxes
Others
By Region:
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Company Profiles:
Amcor plc
Silgan Holdings, Inc.
Ardagh Group
Berry Plastics Corp.
Plastipak Holdings, Inc.
Sonoco Products Company
Graham Packaging Company, Inc.
Weener Plastics
Ball Corp.
Tetra Pak
Arafhat Plastics
Prithvi Polymer Industries Pvt. Ltd.
weorex
Zaika Plastopacks
Ambika Packaging.
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Material
Market Snippet, By Product
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Five Forces Analysis
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Mergers and Acquisitions
4. Global Food Container Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Overview
Factors Affecting the Global Food Container Market
Impact Analysis
5. Global Food Container Market, By Material, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Plastic
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Metal
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Glass
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
6. Global Food Container Market, By Product, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Bottles & Jars
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Cans
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Cups & Tubs
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Boxes
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
Others
Market Share Analysis, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020 - 2032
Segment Trends
7. Global Food Container Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025, 2028 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Region, 2020-2032
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn))
Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Product, 2020 - 2032 (US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, (US$ Bn)