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Meat Packaging Market Size & Share, by Material (Plastic, Metal); Packaging Technology (Modified Atmosphere, Vacuum Skin, Vacuum Thermoformed); Meat Type (Fresh and Frozen, Ready to Eat, Processed) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2025-2037

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  • Published Date: Dec 23, 2024
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Global Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2025-2037

Meat Packaging Market size was valued at USD 11.91 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 20.59 billion by 2037, expanding at over 4.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of meat packaging is estimated at USD 12.35 billion.

The growth of the meat packaging market can be attributed to the growing consumption of meat globally, mainly pork and beef, upgraded storage units for frozen foods, and the surging demand for flexible meat packaging. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States (FAO), the global meat consumption per capita is forecasted to rise up to 35.4 kg retail weight equivalent (r.w.e) by the end of 2027. Furthermore, rise in disposable income of the worldwide population is also predicted to fuel the growth of the market in the near future. Along with these, improvement in transportation services in the previous years is a significant factor projected to offer opportunities for market expansion.

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Growth Drivers

  • Growing Consumption of Pork and Beef to Boost Market Growth
  • Improved Storage Units and Transportation of Frozen Foods to Expand Market

Challenges

  • Rising Cost of Fresh Meat Products to Hamper Market Growth
  • Growing Section of Vegan Food Consumers to Restrict Market Growth 

Meat Packaging Market: Key Insights

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2024

Forecast Year

2025-2037

CAGR

4.3%

Base Year Market Size (2024)

USD 11.91 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2037)

USD 20.59 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Meat Packaging Segmentation

The market is segmented by packaging technology into modified atmosphere, vacuum skin, and vacuum thermoformed, out of which, the modified atmosphere segment is anticipated to hold the largest share in the meat packaging market and is expected to grow with the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This can be accounted to the properties such as enhanced manufacturing capacity, longer shelf life, and improved freshness cycle of products packaged by this technique. Apart from these, modified atmosphere packaging also offers benefits to manufacturers owing to reduced production and labor costs, which in turn is estimated to drive growth to this market segment in the coming years. Additionally, based on material, the segment for plastic is assessed to grab the largest market share in 2021 and continue this trend over the forecast period as plastic films are capable of keeping meat and other perishable products fresh for longer periods.

Our in-depth analysis of the global meat packaging market includes the following segments

By Material
  • Plastic
  • Metal

By Packaging Technology
  • Modified Atmosphere
  • Vacuum Skin
  • Vacuum Thermoformed

By Meat Type

 
  • Fresh and Frozen
  • Ready to Eat
  • Processed
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Meat Packaging Industry - Regional Synopsis

APAC Market Statistics

 Asia Pacific industry is predicted to hold largest revenue share by 2037, driven by increasing industrialization, rise in disposable income of the population, coupled with growing consumption of beef and pork in the region.Asia Pacific industry is predicted to account for largest revenue share by 2037, driven by increasing industrialization, rise in disposable income of the population, coupled with growing consumption of beef and pork in the region. According to the data given by Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Korea had the highest consumption of pork in 2019, amounting to 31.2 kilograms/capita.

North America Market Analysis

Moreover, the meat packaging market in North America and Europe are expected to hold notable shares in the market owing to the growing demand for meat products and the strong presence of industrial players. In addition to this, the change in lifestyle of urban population is evaluated to increase the utilization of pre-processed and packaged foods, which in turn is assessed to be a major growth driver for the market in these regions.

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Companies Dominating the Meat Packaging Landscape

    • Berry Global Inc.
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    • Sealed Air Corporation
    • Smurfit Kappa Group
    • Amcor Group GmbH
    • Crown Holdings, Inc.
    • Tetra Pak Group
    • Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd.
    • Silgan Holdings Inc.
    • Reynolds Group Ltd.
    • WINPAK LTD.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of meat packaging is estimated at USD 12.35 billion.

Meat Packaging Market size was valued at USD 11.91 billion in 2024 and is set to exceed USD 20.59 billion by 2037, expanding at over 4.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037.

Asia Pacific industry is predicted to hold largest revenue share by 2037, driven by increasing industrialization, rise in disposable income of the population, coupled with growing consumption of beef and pork in the region.

The major players in the market are Berry Global Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, Smurfit Kappa Group, and others.

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