Food Biodegradable Packaging Market Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis By Material (Paper & Paperboard, Plastic, Glass, Metal, and Others), By Type (Reusable, Recyclable, and Degradable), By Product Type (Bags & Pouches, Boxes, Clamshells, Cans, Foils & Wraps, and Others), By Application (Dairy Products, Ready to Eat, Fruits & Vegetables, Poultry, Meat, and Fish, Bakery & Confectionery, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Biodegradable packaging is generally any packaging made from biopolymers that naturally decompose or disintegrate, making them suitable for food packaging. Food packaging is challenging as the material used for it can contaminate the food, and using biodegradable material will prevent contamination as they are chemically non-reactive and expected to accelerate the growth of this market. Increasing the use of sustainable and reusable packaging is shifting consumers’ preference towards it, as non-biodegradable harms the environment and drives the growth of the biodegradable food packaging market. The rising awareness of health among people is increasing the market of dairy products and fruits & vegetables, which in turn thrive biodegradable food packaging market.

• For instance, In October 2022, Barkat, a UAE-based supplier of fruits and vegetables, launched a new biodegradable packaging for the complete product range. The compound used in the packaging degrades faster than other compounds and starts degrading in the first year of decomposing.

The growing awareness regarding eliminating non-biodegradable and single-use plastic among consumers will fuel market growth. Plastic takes many years to decompose, but the innovation in the technologies and making this reusable will propel the growth of this market. The rise in the trend of edible food packaging will fuel the biodegradable packaging market. The continuous change in the lifestyle of people has increased the consumption of packed food among the working population, which has stimulated the use of environmentally friendly packaging. Moreover, this kind of packaging ensures the hygiene and safety of food products. These factors will augment the growth of the food biodegradable packaging market. The innovation of bioplastic and its growing use by manufacturers will boost the growth of this market.

People are more concerned about the changes in the environment and adopting packaging that should be reusable and recyclable. However, there is a lack of infrastructure and equipment to recycle the material and make it reusable again. It could hinder the growth of the food biodegradable packaging market. Furthermore, the cost of raw materials for producing biodegradable packaging and machinery is very high, limiting the growth of the food biodegradable packaging market.

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE FOOD BIODEGRADABLE PACKAGING MARKET

The pandemic has presented new challenges to the manufacturer. As there was a complete lockdown, disruption in the supply chain and the partial closure of manufacturing units negatively affected the food packaging industry. The demand from hotels, restaurants, and online outlets had sharply decreased. It affected the sector and hindered its growth. However, during the post-COVID era, the demand for biodegradable packaging in the food industry has sharply risen as people focus more on environmentally friendly products.

KEY INSIGHTS

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Food Biodegradable Packaging Market


• Key Industry Trends


• Regulatory Landscape for the Food Biodegradable Packaging Market


• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

ANALYSIS BY MATERIAL

Based on the material, the market is segmented into paper & paperboard, plastic, glass, metal, and others. Paper will dominate the market of food biodegradable packaging market. The extensive use of paper & paperboard in the food industry and its easy recycling and biodegradable property will fuel the growth of this segment.

ANALYSIS BY TYPE

Based on the type, the market is segmented into reusable, recyclable, and degradable. The recyclable packaging segment holds the largest food biodegradable packaging market share. The primary focus of manufacturers is on recyclable material to curb harm to the environment and decrease the waste produced from the packaging. It will help drive the growth of this segment.

ANALYSIS BY PRODUCT TYPE

Based on the product type, the market is segmented into bags & pouches, boxes, clamshells, cans, foils & wraps, and others. Bags & pouches hold the maximum share in the food biodegradable packaging market. These provide extra space, and extensive use in the secondary packaging will thrive the growth of this segment.

ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

Based on the application, the market is segmented into dairy products, ready-to-eat, fruits & vegetables, poultry, meat and fish, bakery & confectionery, and others. The ready-to-eat segment holds the largest share of the mark. The increase in the urban population and their disposable income has raised the intake of ready-to-eat food items and propelled the growth of this segment.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The food biodegradable packaging market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Europe is the leading region of the food biodegradable packaging market. Europe's people are more concerned about eco-friendly and sustainable packaging, accelerating the growth market in this region. North America is the fastest-growing food biodegradable packaging region due to the increasing consumption of packed and ready-to-eat food. The presence of key manufacturers of biodegradable packaging will also help this region to grow. Asia Pacific is experiencing rapid demand owing to the well-established food industry and increased demand for sustainable packaging. Latin America is expected to grow moderately as food outlets grow and people shift toward packed food. The augmenting demand for organic food is boosting the food biodegradable packaging market in the Middle East & African region.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report will include profiles of key players such as Billerud, Amcor, Mondi Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Tetra Pak, Crown Holdings Inc, Westrock, Huhtamaki Oyj, Smurfit Kappa, Swedbrand Group, Huaining Xinchen Paper & Plastic Co., Ltd., among others.

SEGMENTATION

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• February 2023: BAR-U-EAT launched compostable bar wrappers certified by Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). The packaging is composed of plant-based materials like wood cellulose.


• February 2023: Chuk launched compostable food delivery containers to eliminate the use of single-use plastic containers. These containers are made from the residue of sugarcane.


• January 2023: Cascade, a Canadian packaging manufacturer, launched new eco-friendly packaging for its fruits and vegetable segment. The packaging is made from using recycled corrugated cardboard.


• November 2022: TIPA, a packaging manufacturer, launched compostable film for food packaging. These are suitable for [packaging ready meals, energy bars, dry pasta, and other products.


• November 2019: Danimer Scientific, a manufacturer of biodegradable material, and Genpak, a leading food packaging manufacturer, partnered to create a new line of biodegradable food containers.