Rigid Food Packaging Market Summary
The global rigid food packaging market size was valued at USD 233.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 349.5 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2025 to 2033. Rising demand for longer shelf-life and contamination-free food is driving the global rigid food packaging market, as brands prioritize durable materials that ensure product safety and freshness.
Additionally, growth in online grocery and food delivery services is accelerating the adoption of robust, impact-resistant rigid packaging that protects products during handling and transportation.
Urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and fast-paced lifestyles have made quick-serve foods, frozen meals, microwaveable dishes, and single-serve beverages essential for daily consumption. Rigid packaging formats such as PET bottles, PP containers, trays, tubs, and laminated plastic jars offer durability, portability, and product protection, making them ideal for these applications. For example, the rapid expansion of frozen foods in the U.S., India, China, and Southeast Asia has increased demand for rigid trays and thermoformed containers that withstand cold-chain distribution.
Rigid food packaging also supports portion control and time-saving meal preparation, which is increasingly valued by urban millennials, working professionals, and dual-income households. Single-serve yogurt cups, instant noodles in rigid bowls, dip containers, and ready-meal clamshells are examples where rigid formats deliver convenience without compromising product integrity. Moreover, global growth of cloud kitchens and food delivery services such as DoorDash, Swiggy, and Deliveroo intensifies the demand for sturdy, leak-proof packaging that maintains food quality during transit, an area where rigid packaging outperforms flexible packaging.
Global Rigid Food Packaging Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global rigid food packaging market report based on material, end use, and region:
- Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Plastic
- Metal
- Paperboard
- Others
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- Dairy Products
- Meat, Poultry & Seafood
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Others
- Region Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2021 - 2033)
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Research Methodology
- 1.1.1. Market Segmentation
- 1.1.2. Market Definition
- 1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
- 1.7. List of Abbreviations
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot, 2024 (USD Billion)
- 2.2. Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Global Rigid Food Packaging Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.2. Manufacturing/Technology Trends
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
- 3.5.4. Market Challenge Analysis
- 3.6. Business Environment Analysis
- 3.6.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.6.2. PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 4. Global Rigid Food Packaging Market: Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Key Takeaways
- 4.2. Material Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 4.2.1. Plastic
- 4.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4.2.2. Metal
- 4.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4.2.3. Paperboard
- 4.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 4.2.4. Others
- 4.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 5. Global Rigid Food Packaging Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Key Takeaways
- 5.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 5.2.1. Dairy Products
- 5.2.1.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.2. Meat, Poultry & Seafood
- 5.2.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.3. Bakery & Confectionery
- 5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.4. Ready-to-Eat Meals
- 5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.5. Others
- 5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 6. Global Rigid Food Packaging Market: Region Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Regional Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
- 6.3. North America
- 6.3.1. North America Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.2. U.S.
- 6.3.2.1. U.S. Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.3. Canada
- 6.3.3.1. Canada Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.3.4. Mexico
- 6.3.4.1. Mexico Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Europe
- 6.4.1. Europe Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.4.2. Germany
- 6.4.2.1. Germany Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.4.3. UK
- 6.4.3.1. UK Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.4.4. France
- 6.4.4.1. France Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.4.5. Italy
- 6.4.5.1. Italy Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.4.6. Spain
- 6.4.6.1. Spain Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Asia Pacific
- 6.5.1. Asia Pacific Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.5.2. China
- 6.5.2.1. China Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.5.3. India
- 6.5.3.1. India Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.5.4. Japan
- 6.5.4.1. Japan Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.5.5. South Korea
- 6.5.5.1. South Korea Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.5.6. Australia
- 6.5.6.1. Australia Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.6. Latin America
- 6.6.1. Latin America Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.6.2. Brazil
- 6.6.2.1. Brazil Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.6.3. Argentina
- 6.6.3.1. Argentina Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.7. Middle East & Africa
- 6.7.1. Middle East & Africa Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.2. Saudi Arabia
- 6.7.2.1. Saudi Arabia Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.3. UAE
- 6.7.3.1. UAE Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
- 6.7.4. South Africa
- 6.7.4.1. South Africa Rigid Food Packaging Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Billion)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
- 7.1. Key Global Players & Recent Developments & Their Impact on the Industry
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Company Market Position Analysis
- 7.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.5. Strategy Mapping
- 7.5.1. Expansions
- 7.5.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 7.5.3. Collaborations
- 7.5.4. New Product Launches
- 7.5.5. Others
Chapter 8. Company Listing (Overview, Financial Performance, Product Overview)
- 8.1. Amcor plc
- 8.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.1.2. Financial Performance
- 8.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.2. Sonoco Products Company
- 8.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2. Financial Performance
- 8.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.3. Tetra Pak
- 8.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.3.2. Financial Performance
- 8.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.4. Huhtamaki
- 8.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.4.2. Financial Performance
- 8.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.5. ALPLA
- 8.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.5.2. Financial Performance
- 8.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.6. Silgan Holdings
- 8.6.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.2. Financial Performance
- 8.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.7. Graphic Packaging International, LLC
- 8.7.1. Company Overview
- 8.7.2. Financial Performance
- 8.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.8. Novolex
- 8.8.1. Company Overview
- 8.8.2. Financial Performance
- 8.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.9. Smurfit Westrock
- 8.9.1. Company Overview
- 8.9.2. Financial Performance
- 8.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.10. ProAmpac
- 8.10.1. Company Overview
- 8.10.2. Financial Performance
- 8.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.11. SIG
- 8.11.1. Company Overview
- 8.11.2. Financial Performance
- 8.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.12. Greiner Packaging
- 8.12.1. Company Overview
- 8.12.2. Financial Performance
- 8.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.13. Pactiv Evergreen Inc.
- 8.13.1. Company Overview
- 8.13.2. Financial Performance
- 8.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 8.14. Anchor Packaging LLC
- 8.14.1. Company Overview
- 8.14.2. Financial Performance
- 8.14.3. Product Benchmarking