Regional Insight

The global produce packaging market has been broadly detailed in the MRFR report, with respect to regions like North America, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), South America and Europe.

Several countries in Europe note massive demand for fresh fruits & vegetables, given the paradigm inclination towards organic variants coupled with the introduction of smart packaging. The region has implemented an extensive support system, mostly through the regulatory framework, to expand regional produce as well as support stakeholders within the agricultural industry. Surge in fresh food production combined with favorable government initiatives to boost the sale of fresh produce can lead the market to gain higher traction during the estimated period.

Segmentation

The global market for produce packaging has been segmented with respect to packaging type, application, and end user.

Considering the packaging type, the global market includes bags and liners, corrugated boxes, plastic containers, and trays. In the year 2018, corrugated boxes accounted for the leading segment in the market and can note the highest growth rate in the following years.

Depending on the application, the global market covers fruits, salads, and vegetables. The vegetables segment formed the largest market in 2018 and has the potential to attain the highest CAGR in the next few years.

The end users included in the report are re-packers, retail stores, and growers/shippers. Among these, the growers/shippers segment had been the leading market in 2018.

Leading Companies

The companies that are currently leading the worldwide market for produce packaging are International Paper (US), Mondi (Austria), Sealed Air (US), Amcor plc (Australia), Sonoco Products Company (US), COVERIS (US), DS Smith (UK), Smurfit Kappa (Ireland), and others.

Other players that also shape the worldwide market include WestRock Company (US), Packaging Corporation of America (US), INFIA srl (Italy), Ultimate Group (UK), Berry Pack, Inc. (US), Stora Enso (Finland), Pactiv LLC (US), to name a few.