Dairy Packaging Market Trends

Global Dairy Packaging Market Overview

Dairy Packaging Market Size was valued at USD 34.82 Billion in 2023. The Dairy Packaging industry is projected to grow from USD 36.34 Billion in 2024 to USD 53.09 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.85% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032).

Dairy packaging is the best-secured way of packing the products. This dairy packaging provides you the protection, security, information, and many more advantages. Delivering the product to the consumers in perfect condition is the main aim of the dairy packaging system. Along with this, it also provides information about product content, procedure, and ingredients information among others.

Due to their short shelf-life to dairy products, packaging plays an important role in distribution. The packaging should be done properly and effectively that prevents contamination and also becomes easy in storing and transporting. According to the requirements and convenience of consumers, the packaging industry witnessed the new packaging technologies. This packaging is specially designed to minimize the effect of variable temperature and protects from physical damage. This packaging industry is growing exponentially by increasing the demand for dairy products, processed foods, and beverages. 

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

COVID-19 Analysis

The COVID-19 outbreak causes huge revenue loss due to the shutdown of the packaging industry, disruptions of supply chains, and more. Safe processing, packaging, and transport of dairy products with constant monitoring and innovation is very important in this pandemic situation. Due to the partial or full lockdowns, the raw materials needed for production and delivery of the end products are halted, attract workers from quarantines. This increases the product prices and lowered the demand for dairy packaging.

Worldwide people have become more aware of the way of food packaging. People are interested in the aseptic package which protects from light, oxygen, moisture, air, and organisms. This technology rapidly increasing the demand for dairy packaging. Owing to the rising production activities, storing and distributing, the consumption of packaging materials is increased.

Greiner Packaging announced a recyclable yogurt multi-pack in March 2021. Its raw materials are polypropylene (PP) instead of polystyrene (PS), which is not recyclable due to the lack of PS recycling units.

Greiner Packaging said Europe's leading ready-to-drink iced brand Emmi CAFFÈ LATTE would start using its new chemically recycled polypropylene in packaging in September 2021. This is also the raw material for Greiner Packaging’s cups made by Borealis and then reused.

Competitive Landscape

List of the prominent key companies in the dairy packaging market are:

• Ball Corporation (U.S)


• Berry Plastics, Inc. (U.S)


• Amcor Limited


• E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (U.S)


• Bemis Company Inc, (U.S)


• Tetrapak Ltd (Switzerland)


• International Paper (U.S)


• MeadWestvaco Corporation (West Rock) (U.S)


• Sealed Air Corporation (U.S)


• Mondi PLC


• Nampack Plastics


• Ardagh Group (U.K) and


• Rexam PLC (U.K)

One of the leading company Berry Global group acquired a subsidiary of Griffon corporation Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc., for USD 475 million.

ARTA INDUSTRIAL GROUP introduced a new paperboard cup for packing dairy products and other chilled foods in November 2017. To protect and maintain freshness, polymer layers are used on both sides of the board.

Amcor has recently developed new packaging for recyclable dairy products in April 2022. Moisture sealant polyethylene (PE) material contributes to good moisture barrier properties and stiffness of materials.

Dairy Packaging Market Dynamics:

Drivers:

Due to the growing population, the packaged dairy products are available through several retail channels which increases the demand for the dairy packaging market. Moreover, most of the consumers are preferring protein-based food with secured packaging which helps the adoption of dairy products across the globe. In addition, this packaging material avoids contamination and adulteration that increases the demand for the product.

For the convenience of packing items like ice cream, butter, yogurt, milk, etc, smaller packaging and PET bottles are available which increases the popularity of dairy packaging. Different types of flavored milk products are a very important aspect to rise the dairy packaging market growth. For better storage and transportation, proper and effective packaging is necessary. Rising awareness regarding fresh products along with inflating disposable income and urbanization results in the increase in demand for dairy packaging. Manufacturers are focussing on capturing the share in the global dairy trade through best-in-class international export and local production capabilities which rises the demand for better dairy-based packaging solutions.

Restraint:

Environmental legislation like the hazardous effects of plastics and non-biodegradable materials have raises concerns for both consumers and manufacturers. To overcome this problem, biodegradable, sustainable, and green packaging is preferred which focuses on thinner materials and is recycled after use.

Opportunities:

The rising population along with an increase in preferring protein-based products is the best opportunity to increase the demand over the dairy packaging market.

Challenges:

Different types of plastics are used in various applications which are hazardous to the environment. This problem should overcome by using biodegradable and sustainable packaging.

Study Objectives -

• To provide detailed information about the dairy packaging market structure along with various forecast segments and subsegments for the next 10 years.


• To provide the factors that are affecting the growth of the market value.


• To analyze the market-based porter’s five force analysis, factors-price analysis, supply chain analysis, etc.


• To provide history and forecast revenue segments and sub-segments of the market revenue for the five main geographies and their countries.


• To provide the country-level analysis of the current dairy packaging market size and future prospective. 


• To provide country-level analysis of the market growth by region, form, and application.


• To provide a strategic profile of the key players in the market, analyze their core competencies, and draw a landscape of the global dairy packaging industry growth.


• To track and analyze new product developments, strategic alliances, and global dairy packaging market research.

Dairy Packaging Market Segment Overview:

The global dairy packaging market research has been segmented based on the material, type, end-user, and region.

Based on Type

Based on the type, the global dairy packaging market is segmented into bottles, cans, pouches, boxes, and others. These are the different types of packaging that vary concerning the country, region, and convenience of the consumer’s product. These are packed in durable packaging for safety, easy storage, and handling and to avoid distribution damages.

Based on Material

Based on Material, the global market is segmented into glass, paper & paperboard, plastic, and others. The paperboard segment has high demand compared to others for its recyclable features. It provides extra protection to the stored product which increases the shelf life. Plastic is also used in various applications like healthcare, cosmetics, food & beverage, and others which has high demand in the market.

Based on End-user

The global market is based on the end-user segments into cheese, milk, butter, frozen products, and others. Among these, the milk packaging segment holds the largest share at a CAGR of 2.95% during the forecast period. This segment contributes nearly one-third of the global dairy packaging demand. Owing to the high content of moisture and minerals in milk, it is the most consumed dairy product around the world. So, it is challenging for vendors to store the milk for a long time. The demand for Cheese and frozen varieties of milk or milk products segments are followed after the milk segment.

Based on Region

The global market is based on the region segments into Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa. Out of these regions, the North American region holds the largest market share in the global market for the increased production and sale of dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt, and so on.

Regional Analysis -

Based on the geography, the global dairy packaging market is segmented into the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. North America accounts for the largest and fastest-growing share in the market for its rise in production and sale of dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese. During the forecast period, the Asia-Pacific is expected to project the highest growth in the market for their increasing disposable income and population that has more demand for staple food. Developing countries like India, China, and Indonesia raise the purchasing power of customers for their high disposable income.

Recent Developments

In January 2024, Emmi and Coop have launched sustainable PET bottles for dairy products in January 2024. Some milk and cream sold under Coop’s brands are now available in environmentally friendly PET bottles alongside other Emmi brand products including Emmi Energy Milk. This is the only type of plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be reused and recycled in a closed loop system. In essence, it is another step towards the two companies achieving their sustainability objectives by building a circular economy.

In November 2023, Sidel unveiled ultra-small and ultra-light PET bottles designed to offer a higher competitive advantage to liquid dairy manufacturers, thereby increasing its reach through packaging solutions.

In February 2024, Yaza brought Greiner Packaging K3 Labneh Dairy Products to America using cardboard-plastic cups that were made from K3 sustainable. The design of K3 has functional benefits such as portion control and ease of handling for customers.

February 2022 saw Brakes Collaborating with Yew Tree Dairy to launch plant-based milk product packaging. Tetra Rex cartons are fully renewable and can be recycled entirely.

Report Overview:

This global dairy packaging research includes the Market Overview, COVID-19 analysis, Market Dynamics, Study Objectives, Segment Overview, Regional Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Recent developments, Segmentation Table, and FAQs. The market dynamics include the market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities. The dairy packaging market segments are type, material, end-user, and region.

Segmentation Table

The dairy packaging market outlook is segmented into type, material,end-user, and region.

By Type

Bottles, cans, pouches, boxes, and others

By Material

Glass, paper & paperboard, plastic, and others

By End-User

Cheese, milk, butter, frozen products, and others

By Region

Europe, Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa