Aseptic Carton Packaging Market size is estimated to reach USD 24.06 Billion by the end of 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period, i.e., 2023-2033. In the year 2022, the industry size of aseptic carton packaging was USD 12.44 Billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to growing preference of customers towards natural food and beverages products. Consumer are getting more conscious about their health and hence their focus on organic food is growing. For instance, about 75% of adult in 2022 bought organic food owing to health concerns. Additionally, for the majority of customers, health became their first priority since the COVID-19 epidemic. Since many people believe organic foods to be healthier than conventional foods, interest in organic foods has grown. Also, changing lifestyle of people is also estimated to boost the demand for organic food, hence further boosting the growth of the market.
Organic or natural food and beverage are known to have various nutrients. Hence aseptic carton plays a significant role in preserving the nutrients present in food for longer period of time. Further, there has been growing wastage of food all across the globe. For instance, one third of the food produced annually is lost or wasted, and food loss and waste still contribute to about 7% of all global GHG emissions. Hence, the preference for aseptic carton is growing since it permits producers to keep their goods on the shelf for an extra six to twelve months without refrigeration. Therefore, the wastage of food at retailer and consumer level is reduced. Further, it enables food to maintain more color, texture, flavor, and nutrition while also ensuring that both food and packing materials are free of dangerous microorganisms when food is packaged. Hence, the demand for aseptic carton packaging is growing.
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2022 |
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Forecast Year |
2023-2033 |
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CAGR |
6.2% |
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Base Year Market Size (2022) |
USD 12.44 Billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2033) |
USD 24.06 Billion |
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Regional Scope |
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End-user {Food & Beverage, Dairy (Milk, Yoghurt, Ice Cream Mix)}
The global aseptic carton packaging market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-user into food & beverage, dairy, and others. Out of which, the dairy segment is anticipated to hold the largest market revenue of USD 14,481.9 Million by the end of 2033, up from a revenue of USD 7,310.3 Million in the year 2022. Further, this segment is anticipated to grow at a highest CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period, backed by a rising need for low-cost, environmentally friendly packaging options that could increase dairy products' shelf lives without sacrificing their quality. Also, there has been growing export of dairy products which is also increasing need for aseptic carton which would further increase the shelf life of dairy products and keep it fresh during export. For instance, there were about 253 shipments of dairy milk products from India, shipped by about 44 Indian exporters to approximately 85 buyers. Additionally, by dairy, the market is further segmented into milk, yoghurt, ice cream mix, and others. Amongst which, the milk segment is anticipated to garner the highest revenue of USD 7,707.6 Million by the end of 2033, up from a revenue of USD 3,573.2 Million in the year 2022.
Packaging (Standard/Base Shape, Slim, Square);
The global aseptic carton packaging market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by packaging into standard/base shape, slim, square, and others. Out of which, the standard/base shape segment is anticipated to generate largest revenue of USD 12,211.0 Million by the end of 2033, up from a revenue of USD 5,802.9 Million in the year 2022. Further, the segment is estimated to grow at a highest CAGR of 7.0% over the forecast period, backed by shifting customer preferences away from preservatives and any other harsh ingredients in food packing, especially liquid food products. Multiple layers of plastic, paperboard, and aluminum foil make up the aseptic container, which gives its contents a longer shelf life without the need for refrigeration or preservatives.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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By Packaging |
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By End-User |
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APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific aseptic carton packaging market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market revenue of USD 11.29 Billion by the end of 2033, up from a revenue of USD 5.35 Billion in the year 2022. Further, the market is this region is estimated to grow at a highest CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period, backed by growing demand for quality and convenience products, a change in lifestyle of consumer, the surge of the dairy beverage market, and a rapid growth in purchasing power in the Asia-Pacific region. In 2018, the aggregate consumption of dairy products in Asia and the Pacific was more than 63 billion kg, with Asia accounting for about 94% of the consumption. The market for aseptic carton packaging would also be driven by the expanding demand for processed food in the market.
Europe Market Forecast
The aseptic carton packaging market in Europe region is estimated to garner the second highest revenue of USD 5.65 Billion by the end of 2033, up from a revenue of USD 3.09 Billion in the year 2022. The growth of the market in this region can be attributed to increasing need for environmentally friendly packaging that is highly recyclable and keeps the nutritious value of the contents while extending the shelf life of the product. Hence, owing to the growing advantages of aseptic carton packaging, it is becoming highly preferred by most dietary-conscious beverage brands in Europe region. Additionally, to meet consumer demand, a number of businesses are concentrating on developing technological advances for the manufacture of aseptic cartons.
To assist customers in recycling their used beverage cartons using Milkbasket's app, Tetra Pak, a major manufacturer of packaging and processing solutions, partnered with Reliance-owned Milkbasket, India's first and largest daily micro-delivery service. Users of the Milkbasket app were able to participate in this project by placing a pick-up request through the app in addition to their regular grocery delivery order, and then simply leaving the old cartons in the Milkbasket bag outside their door.
Elopak announced the release of the Pure-Pak eSense carton, a more environmentally friendly aseptic carton constructed without an aluminium layer.
Author Credits: Sadaf Naaz, Mohd Shadab
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