Edible Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 1.5 Billion in 2022. The edible packaging industry is projected to grow from USD 1.6 Billion in 2023 to USD 2.709 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.79% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). Due to market drivers like rising hygiene concerns among people, increased packaging waste from synthetic polymers, and high consumption of processed food products, edible packaging has seen increased adoption and is expected to grow in popularity.
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A key trend for the market's expansion is sophisticated packaging and nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is a vital and crucial instrument for extending the shelf life of food goods. Natural polymers, widely accessible, affordable, and non-toxic, are typically used to create edible coatings. The functionality of the packaging is increased by using nanotechnology that contains vitamins, bioactive substances, antioxidants, antimicrobials, and minerals. Nano-encapsulation and multifunctional systems are two examples of nanotechnological approaches that improve the nutritional content of food. The product life of extremely perishable food products is also extended thanks to modern packaging techniques. The many quality-maintenance methods include active MAP, high-oxygen MAP, passive MAP, controlled MAP, and intelligent MAP. As a result of the rising demand for eco-friendly packaging options and nutritious food items, implementing such technologies is now becoming popular and accelerating industry expansion.
Growing environmental and product safety concerns are driving the market's rapid rise. The market is growing due to the growing demand to reduce wasteful packaging materials. The demand for recycling and using biodegradable packaging alternatives is rising along with the growth in waste packaging materials. The major producers in the pharmaceutical and food & beverage sectors use this packaging as an environmentally beneficial way to satisfy these standards. The packaging maintains Longer product life, which also reduces waste going to landfills. Additionally, the use of edible packaging is prompted by customer demand for secure and healthful goods, which promotes the expansion of the industry. Furthermore, using this packaging to increase shelf life, reduce waste, and maintain freshness also adds to the expansion of the edible packaging market.
The market's expansion is mostly due to expanding consumption of processed and ready-to-eat food items, rising income levels, and shifting consumer preferences for hygienic goods.  population growth and the quickening pace of urbanization in developing nations both support market expansion. The need for biodegradable films is rising as a result of shifting customer preferences. They can be created utilizing lipids, proteins, or polysaccharides and are a crucial replacement for petroleum-based films. Biodegradable films are essential in lowering reliance on fossil fuels and are environmentally benign, driving the growth of the  market. They help the market flourish by resisting oils and fats and serving as an oxygen vapor barrier for food goods. Additionally, the spike in demand for food item portion-size packaging fuels market expansion ly. The demand can be linked to changing customer tastes around the world and the decrease of food product waste made possible by portion-size packaging. Thus, driving the edible packaging market revenue.
The  edible packaging market segmentation, based on material includes Polysaccharides, Lipid, Protein Films and Others. The protein films segment dominated the market. Proteins make great building blocks for coatings and films, whether they are edible or not. Producing edible films for the packaging solution requires various protein ingredients, including soy, whey, zein, casein, collagen, plants, and gluten. The plant-based material is in high demand due to properties including a strong gas barrier, water vapor resistance, high immunity, and the capacity to create translucent and pliable films.
The  edible packaging market segmentation, based on end user, includes Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical. The food & beverages category generated the most income. It is extensively used to package various products in the food and beverage industries, including fresh food, baby food, functional foods, dairy products, bakery and confectionery, and many more. Growing demand for processed foods and advancing lifestyle patterns support the segment's expansion. The shelf life of food products is maintained, and product safety is guaranteed.
Figure 1: Â Edible Packaging Market, by End User, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American edible packaging market area will dominate this market ascribed to regional efforts to reduce packaging waste by moving away from single-use plastics and using edible packaging substitutes. Due to the presence of top industry players in the area, such as JRF Technology, Dupont, Watson Inc., Candy Cutlery, Pace International LLC, and Safetraces, the edible packaging market in North America is anticipated to experience strong revenue growth throughout the forecast period.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: Â EDIBLE PACKAGING MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
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Europe edible packaging market accounts for the second-largest market share due to numerous current efforts for research and development that aim to produce an alternative to regional standard packaging solutions. For instance, a current SeaFilm project for food packaging seeks to provide an alternative to single-use plastic films for freezing seafood. Because it contains edible seaweed and algae extracts, this film is edible and contributes to the items' longer shelf lives. Further, the German edible packaging market held the largest market share, and the UK edible packaging market was the fastest growing market in the European region
The Asia-Pacific Edible packaging Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The main drivers influencing the APAC market growth include rising consumer awareness, changing dietary patterns, and rising disposable income around the globe. The pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries are expanding quickly in developing nations, further boosting the APAC market's expansion. Moreover, China’s edible packaging market held the largest market share, and the Indian edible packaging market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the edible packaging market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their  footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, edible packaging industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the  edible packaging industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the edible packaging industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to market. Major players in the edible packaging market attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations include WikiCell Designs Inc. (U.S.), Nagase & Co. Ltd. (Japan), JRF Technology LLC (U.S.), Tipa Corp (Israel), Interpack (U.S.), Pace International LLC (U.S.),  Ingredion Inc (U.S.), Safetraces Inc. (U.S.), Dupont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Tate & Lyle Plc. (U.K), Coveris Holdings (U.S.), MonoSol LLC (U.S.), Evoware (Indonesia), Watson Inc. (U.S.) and Devro plc (U.K).
Pace International is a leader in sustainable postharvest innovations that maximize the freshness and value of fresh horticulture products while reducing food waste and environmental impact. Pace offers a full range of eco-friendly fruit care products for use in the packing line and storage, including fruit cleaners, water sanitizers, fruit rot prevention, fruit coatings, anti-oxidants and ethylene management. Pace has a significant presence in the Americas and has  distribution. The innovative products and formulations, state-of-the-art application tools, and committed technical customer support that Pace offers make it a leader in the industry.
The company Tate & Lyle PLC (Tate & Lyle) sells ingredients and solutions for the food & beverage industries. The company's product line includes fiber enrichments, texturants, and sweeteners. Additionally, it offers starches, corn syrup, dextrose, glucose, sucralose, crystalline fructose, sweeteners, and animal feeds. The brand names Purefruit, Krystar, Tasteva, Amydex, Maltosweet, Star-Dri, Neto, Fructopure, Mira-Cap, Mira-Mist, Mira-Sperse, and Resistamyl are used by Tate & Lyle to promote its products.
August 2022: The leading coatings business Nippon Paint China collaborated with BASF to launch innovative edible packaging that is environmentally friendly and compatible with the Nippon Paint dry-mixed mortar family of products.August 2023: NatureWorks, a leading biopolymer manufacturer, announced a collaboration with XyloBio, a bioplastic developer, to create innovative edible films and coatings for food packagingSeptember 2023: The Sustainable Packaging Coalition launched the "Edible Packaging Innovation Initiative" with a $2 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to accelerate research and development in the fielOctober 2023: The European Union (EU) Horizon 2020 program awarded €6 million to the "BIO-BASED PACK" project, which focuses on developing biodegradable and edible packaging solutions for various food products
September 2021: PrimaFresh 60 Organic, a premium brand of edible plant-based coatings, was unveiled by Pace International LLC. By better-controlling dehydration, the company created the solution specifically to improve the fresh attractiveness of the stone fruits.
October 2020: New edible seaweed packaging was introduced by the London-based startup Notpla as a replacement for traditional plastic packaging.
January 2020: A New York-based business called Loliware introduced edible straws made from algae and seaweed. Seaweed is used by Loliware, which then grinds it up and mixes it with water, color, and minerals.
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2022 | USD 1.5 Billion |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 1.6 Billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 2.709 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 6.79% (2023-2032) |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2023-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Material, End User, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | WikiCell Designs Inc. (U.S.), Nagase & Co. Ltd. (Japan), JRF Technology LLC (U.S.), Tipa Corp (Israel), Interpack (U.S.), Pace International LLC (U.S.),  Ingredion Inc (U.S.), Safetraces Inc. (U.S.), Dupont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Tate & Lyle Plc. (U.K), Coveris Holdings (U.S.), MonoSol LLC (U.S.), Evoware (Indonesia), Watson Inc. (U.S.) and Devro plc (U.K) |
| Key Market Opportunities | Nanotechnology and advanced packaging technologies introduction |
| Key Market Dynamics | Concerns about product safety & the environmentAn increase in demand for portion-size packaging and biodegradable films |
Edible Packaging Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The edible packaging market size was valued at USD 1.5 Billion in 2022.
The edible packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.79% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.
North America had the largest share in the edible packaging market
The key players in the edible packaging market are WikiCell Designs Inc. (U.S.), Nagase & Co. Ltd. (Japan), JRF Technology LLC (U.S.), Tipa Corp (Israel), Interpack (U.S.), Pace International LLC (U.S.), Ingredion Inc (U.S.), Safetraces Inc. (U.S.), Dupont de Nemours and Company (U.S.), Tate & Lyle Plc. (U.K), Coveris Holdings (U.S.), MonoSol LLC (U.S.), Evoware (Indonesia), Watson Inc. (U.S.) and Devro plc (U.K).
The protein film category dominated the edible packaging market in 2022.
The food & beverage category had the largest share in the edible packaging market.
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