As per MRFR Analysis, the Agricultural Packaging Market was valued at USD 6.54 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 10.64 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.60% from 2024 to 2032. The market is driven by the need to reduce food waste and improve supply chains, alongside the rising demand for flexible and sustainable packaging solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic had a temporary impact, but government initiatives, such as India's surplus for agricultural infrastructure, are expected to bolster recovery. Innovations in sustainable packaging, such as bio-based materials and compostable products, are emerging trends. The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to dominate the market due to rapid population growth and increased food demand.
Key trends shaping the Agricultural Packaging Market include sustainability initiatives and technological advancements.
Major companies include Amcor plc, Mondi, Novolex, Greif, and ProAmpac.
COVID 19 Analysis
The Agricultural packaging market was also somehow affected by the pandemic COVID 19 but many countries declared a surplus for the agricultural industry during the COVID pandemic to reinforce the sector's storage and supply chain, which includes packaging. For example, the Indian government has announced a surplus of INR 1 lakh crore for agricultural infrastructure. All of these will help the market recoup well after epidemic.
However, One of the primary reasons driving the market's growth is tremendous growth in the agricultural business, as well as increased global commerce of agricultural products. Because of the world's growing population and rising demand for food, agricultural packaging technologies are increasingly being used to carry harvest shipments securely across distinct areas of the globe.
In March 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture began an initiative that involves labeling rice and vegetables to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining biodiversity. These labels will be seen in product packaging as well as posters, with the idea being to enhance awareness among consumers about environmental actions towards having a sustainable food system. Among the 23 targeted products, such as rice, tomatoes, and cucumbers, this scheme is premised on contributions made by producers depending on their daily usage of pesticides, fertilizers, and fuel. The grade shown by the label is represented by stars from 1-3, which indicate how much reduction it has achieved. More stars mean greater efforts at reduction.
Agricultural Packaging Market Competitive Landscape
Agricultural packaging is a relatively saturated market. To create a lasting competitive advantage, market players are innovating their design, technology, and applications. They're also pursuing competitive strategies including collaborations, expansions, and offers.
Amcor plc teamed up with Espoma Organic, a lawn and garden company, to develop sustainable packaging and introduce a new bio-based polymer package in the historic forecast period. In this scenario, the polyethylene (PE) film comprises 25% bio-based material generated from sugar cane.
Mondi, a multinational packaging and paper company, has completed the installation of a new state-of-the-art paper sack converting machine at its Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, facility. The machine will enable the business to start a new line of paper sacks for food packing, with a capacity of more than 130 million sacks per year.
Mondi, the leading worldwide packaging and paper company, has teamed up with Cotesi for the shared purpose of uplifting the essence of farming through sustainable agribusiness. This project is aimed at introducing a paper alternative known as “Advantage Kraft Mulch” to replace traditional plastic mulch films used in agriculture by farmers. Mulch films play an essential role in food security, protecting crops from birds, weeds, water erosion, excess sunlight, and heavy rainfall. Today’s manufacturers have been purely using plastics, which are put on the ground during planting seasons and removed after harvesting, thereby contributing to plastic waste challenges.
Because of the global expansion of the e-commerce sector, the need for agricultural packaging is continually rising. People nowadays prefer online shopping and want more product protection, which might contribute to the market's growth throughout the forecast period. Pest infestations are rising, driving demand for various crop protection chemicals such as insecticides and fertilizers, both of which are harmful. As a result, they require improved packaging to decrease risk when handling, storing, and shipping these agrochemicals, driving up demand for agricultural packaging solutions for agrochemicals to prolong the shelf life.
Due to the increasing awareness of the waste of agricultural products and the deterioration of food supplies, which are essential driving reasons for agricultural packaging. Furthermore, rising population in countries like China and India, as well as enormous pressure on food production, has resulted in a high need for efficient and cost-effective agricultural packaging, which might be another factor driving market growth over the projection period.
The inconsistency in raw material prices, as well as the regeneration of old and rejected packaging materials, are the central concerns restraining the growth of the agricultural packaging market. Petroleum and crude oil, for example, are used to make plastics. The sector faces a huge issue in balancing the pricing of packaging products owing to the increased volatility of oil prices. Due to the entrapment of harmful chemicals inside agrochemical packaging, the regeneration of packaging waste has been a barrier across the industrial packaging industry, and even more so for agrochemical packaging.
Agriculture is the world's most globalized industry. Packaging for the agricultural business will aid in the preservation and protection of food, as a substantial portion of food is transported thousands of kilometers and the majority of the food is wasted due to incorrect handling, such as inadequate storing and packaging. They are packaged in such a way that the product's shelf life is extended and the freshness of the product is maintained. Agricultural packing aids in the preservation of agricultural products' original qualities while they are being boxed and delivered.
Study Objectives
Recent News October 2023:
Apeel Sciences, a developer of edible plant-based coatings for fruits and vegetables, announced a $30 million funding round to expand its operations and commercialize its technology. This technology extends shelf life and reduces food waste, a major concern in the agricultural sector.
December 2023:
Stora Enso, a Finnish packaging company, introduced a new paperboard made from 100% recycled fiber specifically designed for frozen food packaging. This development caters to the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions in the frozen food segment, a significant sub-sector of agricultural packaging.
In April 2022,
Packem SA signed an agreement with Yara Brasil to make large, environmentally friendly bags. Agricultural inputs such as fertilizers are stored and transported in big bags. When looking for alternatives to polypropylene, which is used to make bags but currently has limitations related to recycling and reprocessing, they landed at PET/PCR (post-consumer recycled plastic) as their best bet, hence the first-ever recycled totally recyclable plastics package invented only for Brazilian agriculture.
In May 2022
, Zeus announced it had completed its purchase of Canadian agroflex industry Agri-Flex Packing Solutions Inc., putting it among the leading distributors of crop packaging products worldwide under its own name brand. This development represents phase two of their investment strategy which amounts to €35m (approximately $36.83m).
In March 2022,
Plug and Play Topeka global innovation platform and accelerator announced today that StenCo LLC, a company which specializes in eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging, and Cargill Inc. will cooperate to produce biodegradable oxygen excluding barriers for a variety of items produced by the latter.
The Agricultural Packaging material market has been bifurcated into various segments that will help the market to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The market has been segmented based on the following:
Based on material, the market has been segmented as follows:
Based on Product, the market has been segmented as follows:
Based on Barrier Strength, the market has been segmented as follows:
Based on application, the market has been segmented as follows:
Intended Audience
Geographically, Asia-Pacific is predicted to be the largest market in the worldwide agricultural packaging industry, with the greatest CAGR expected over the forecast period. One of the key factors for the expansion of the agricultural packaging industry in this region is the increased need for food, which is a result of the region's rapid population growth. With the rise of urbanization in emerging countries, the market for agricultural packaging is rising. Because the export and import of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other grains are increasing, the agricultural packaging business is expanding rapidly. The fastest-growing market could be due to the increased demand for seeds in China and India.
In the agricultural packaging industry, Asia Pacific is expected to have the greatest market share, followed by North America over the forecasted period. Growing agrochemical trade opportunities around the world, particularly in countries like China, India, the United States, and Canada, are important drivers driving these regions' rapid growth. Agricultural packaging for fertilizers is predicted to enhance Europe's development rate, as the region's economy has been stifled by increasing rules on chemical pesticide use and maximum residue limits.
Recent Developments
Report Overview
The Agricultural Packaging market report has been prepared after conducting a significant and in-depth analysis of the market that aims at achieving the targets during the ongoing forecast period that will be ending in 2028. The market report has emphasized all the factors relevant to the growth of the market. The report also emphasizes increasing the shelf life of the product, facilitating branding and food labeling, and controlling temperatures within the packaging.
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 6.54 billion |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 6.87 billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 10.64 billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 5.60% (2024-2032) |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2019 |
| Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Material, Product, Barrier Strength and Application |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW) |
| Countries Covered | The U.S, Canada, Germany, UK, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea. |
| Key Companies Profiled | H.B. Fuller Company (US),Anderson Packaging Inc (US), Sonoco Products Company (US), LC Packaging (The Netherlands), Atlantic Packaging (US), RM CONVERTERS (India), Flex-Pack (US),Packaging Corporation of America (US), NNZ Group (Netherlands), ProAmpac (US), Greif (US), Novolex (The US). |
| Key Market Opportunities | New product launches and R&D Amongst major key Players |
| Key Market Dynamics | Wastage of agro based product Depletion of food product |
Agricultural Packaging Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.60% by the end of the forecast period in 2032.
The agriculture packaging market can secure a decent value by 2032.
ProAmpac (US), NNZ Group (Netherlands), Greif (US), and Novolex (The US) are some reputed names in the agriculture packaging market.
The key market drivers followed by players are the wastage of agro-based products and the depletion of food products.
North America agriculture packaging market growth can spur as pouches demand surge.
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