Market Overview:
The global baby food packaging market size reached US$ 8.9 Billion in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 11.3 Billion by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.07% during 2023-2028. The rising prevalence of chronic and acute indications, increasing preference for outpatient stay due to its lower costs and convenience, and growing health consciousness among parents for their children represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Baby food packaging is used for storing and distributing food products specifically intended for infants and toddlers. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, freshness, and nutritional integrity of the food while providing convenience for parents or caregivers. Baby food packaging is designed with several key considerations in mind like maintaining the purity and quality of the food. Baby food packaging is made using packaging materials that are free from harmful substances that could potentially penetrate into the food, such as bisphenol A (BPA) or phthalates. The packaging is often airtight and resistant to moisture, preventing spoilage and maintaining the nutritional content of the food. Nowadays, baby food is available in single-serve packaging that is easy to handle, open, and reseal. These packaging also allow parents to provide the right amount of food for each feeding without any wastage. In recent years, baby food packaging has gained traction, as it feature easy-to-read labels with important information, such as ingredients, nutritional facts, and age recommendations.
Baby Food Packaging Market Trends:
One of the primary factors driving the market is the busy lifestyles and the rise of dual-income households. Parents and caregivers seek packaging that offers ease of use, portability, and portion control, allowing for quick, on-the-go and hassle-free feeding. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on providing healthy and nutritious food options to infants and toddlers. This has led to a surge in demand for baby food packaging that ensures the freshness, quality, and nutritional integrity of the food. Moreover, regulatory bodies are enforcing strict guidelines and safety standards for baby food packaging to ensure the health and safety of infants and toddlers. Compliance with these regulations has led to the adoption of appropriate baby food packaging materials and manufacturing processes, promoting trust and confidence among consumers. Other than this, with the increasing environmental concerns, there is a rise in the demand for sustainable packaging solutions in the baby food industry. Parents are becoming more conscious of the environmental impact of packaging waste and are seeking eco-friendly options. As a result, there is a growing adoption of recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable materials in baby food packaging. Besides this, the baby food packaging market is witnessing continuous innovation in packaging formats to cater to evolving consumer needs. For instance, manufacturers are introducing features like resealable closures, portion-controlled pouches, squeeze tubes, and easy-to-use dispensing systems, providing convenience and ensuring product freshness. Besides this, rapid urbanization increasing disposable incomes, and changing lifestyles in emerging markets have contributed to the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global baby food packaging market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on the product, material, and package type.
Product Insights:
- Liquid Milk Formula
- Dried Baby Food
- Powder Milk Formula
- Prepared Baby Food
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the baby food packaging market based on the product. This includes liquid milk formula, dried baby food, powder milk formula, and prepared baby food. According to the report, prepared baby food represented the largest segment.
Material Insights:
- Plastic
- Paperboard
- Metal
- Glass
- Others
A detailed breakup and analysis of the baby food packaging market based on the material has also been provided in the report. This includes plastic, paperboard, metal, glass, and others. According to the report, plastic accounted for the largest market share.
Package Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the baby food packaging market based on the product type. This includes bottles, metal cans, cartons, jars, pouches, and others. According to the report, pouches represented the largest segment.
Regional Insights:
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for baby food packaging. Some of the factors driving the North America baby food packaging market included emerging trend of convenient and on-the-go packaging, rising emphasis on product safety and shelf-life extension, and increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly packaging, etc.
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global baby food packaging market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Armcor PLC, Ardagh Group S.A., Mondi Plc, RPC Gorup Plc (Berry Global Group Inc.), Sonco Products Company, Tetra Pak (Tetra Laval), Winpak Ltd. (Wihuri Oy), etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Report Coverage:
Report Features |
Details |
Base Year of the Analysis |
2022 |
Historical Period |
2017-2022 |
Forecast Period |
2023-2028 |
Units |
US$ Billion |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Predictive Market Assessment:
- Product
- Material
- Package Type
- Region
|
Products Covered |
Liquid Milk Formula, Dried Baby Food, Powder Milk Formula, Prepared Baby Food |
Materials Covered |
Plastic, Paperboard, Metal, Glass, Others |
Package Types Covered |
Bottles, Metal Cans, Cartons, Jars, Pouches, Others |
Regions Covered |
Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East and Africa |
Countries Covered |
United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico |
Companies Covered |
Armcor PLC, Ardagh Group S.A., Mondi Plc, RPC Gorup Plc (Berry Global Group Inc.), Sonco Products Company, Tetra Pak (Tetra Laval), Winpak Ltd. (Wihuri Oy), etc. |
Customization Scope |
10% Free Customization |
Report Price and Purchase Option |
Single User License: US$ 2499
Five User License: US$ 3499
Corporate License: US$ 4499 |
Post-Sale Analyst Support |
10-12 Weeks |
Delivery Format |
PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request) |
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global baby food packaging market performed so far, and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global baby food packaging market?
- What is the impact of each driver, restraint, and opportunity on the global baby food packaging market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive baby food packaging market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the product?
- Which is the most attractive product in the baby food packaging market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the material?
- Which is the most attractive material in the baby food packaging market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the package type?
- Which is the most attractive package type in the baby food packaging market?
- What is the competitive structure of the global baby food packaging market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global baby food packaging market?
Key Benefits for Stakeholders:
- IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the baby food packaging market from 2017-2028.
- The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global baby food packaging market.
- The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
- Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the baby food packaging industry and its attractiveness.
- Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.