U.S. Food Packaging Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The food packaging market in the United States is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 98,123.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 4.6% is expected of the United States food packaging market from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$74,928.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$98,123.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
4.6%
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U.S. food packaging market highlights

  • The U.S. food packaging market generated a revenue of USD 74,928.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 98,123.8 million by 2030.
  • The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2025 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, flexible was the largest revenue generating type in 2024.
  • Flexible is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Food packaging market data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 74,928.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 98,123.8 million
Growth rate4.6% (CAGR from 2024 to 2030)
Largest segmentFlexible
Fastest growing segmentFlexible
Historical data2018 - 2023
Base year2024
Forecast period2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationRigid, Semi-rigid, Flexible
Key market players worldwideAmcor PLC, Sealed Air Corp, Sonoco Products Co, Berry Global Group Inc, WestRock Co, Mondi PLC, Genpak, Pactiv Evergreen Inc Ordinary Shares, Winpak Ltd, Alpha Packaging, Packaging Corp of America, Emmerson Resources Ltd, ProAmpac

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 18.7% of the global food packaging market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In North America, U.S. food packaging market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 17,902.2 million by 2030.

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Flexible was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.41% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. food packaging market based on rigid, semi-rigid, flexible covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Extensive research and development activities in the U.S. for developing innovative technologies and processes for manufacturing food packaging solutions are expected to propel the growth of the food packaging market in the country over the forecast period.

Food packaging manufacturers are trying to develop technologically advanced manufacturing processes, which can aid in saving time and efforts of production, while simultaneously increasing their overall production efficiency with a view to maximize profit.

For instance, Knurls is a U.S.-based startup in the packaging industry that uses a 3D printing process for developing packaging solutions. The printing process is based on its proprietary Knurlpack technology and uses materials such as ceramics, plastics, and metals to print the packaging around the product, either partially or completely. 

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