Dairy Products Packaging Market Size, Share Global Analysis Report, 2023 – 2030

Industry Insights

[201+ Pages Report] According to the report published by Facts & Factors, the global dairy products packaging market size was valued at USD 23.15 billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 34.75 billion between 2023-2030. The dairy products packaging market is expected to grow with an annual CAGR of 5.30% during the forecast period.

The global dairy products packaging industry is a comprehensive study of market definitions, growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges. It covers the geographical and competitive dynamics of the global marketplace.

Market Overview

Dairy product packaging is the process of producing, designing, and distributing the materials required for packaging of different dairy products to ensure the presentation, preservation, and protection of the item. Dairy products are perishable items that are easily affected by bacteria, moisture, light, air, and other environmental factors, which leads to a compromise in safety and quality.

As a result, proper packaging is important to maintain freshness and extend the shelf life of dairy products. Some of the common dairy products that require proper packaging include butter, ice cream, cheese, yogurt, milk, cream, and other dairy alternatives. The materials used for packaging these dairy products must be non-toxic, food grade, and legally approved for contact with consumable items. Also, proper labeling is needed to convey essential information like storage instructions, expiration date, allergens, nutritional content, and several others to the customers.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global dairy products packaging market size is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 5.30% over the forecast period (2023-2030).
• In terms of revenue, the global dairy products packaging market size was valued at around USD 23.15 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 34.75 billion by 2030.
• The high demand for dairy products is likely to drive the growth of the global dairy products packaging market.
• Based on the product, the rigid packaging segment accounts for the largest share of the global market.
• Based on the application, the milk packaging segment is noted to observe a high growth rate in the global market.
• Based on raw materials, plastic is the fastest-growing segment in the global market.
• Based on the distribution channel, the other segment dominates the global market.
• Based on the type, the liquid cartoon segment is expected to report the highest revenue in the global market.
• Based on region, North America is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period.  

Growth Drivers

• High demand for dairy products is expected to propel the growth of the global market.

There is a significant spike in the global population which led to increasing demand for dairy products like butter, cheese, yogurt, milk, and others. However, the growing demand is further boosting the requirement for attractive and efficient packaging solutions. Urbanization is another major factor positively impacting the demand for on-the-go packaging formats. Portion control, resealable, and single-serving packaging options are in high demand in the global dairy products packaging market due to the busier lifestyle of the people.

Also, packaging plays an important role in product differentiation. It improves brand recognition on store shelves. Therefore, companies are heavily investing in eye-catching and unique packaging designs to stand out from the crowd, build brand loyalty, and win the competition.

For instance, Clover Sonoma, a dairy company based in California, in October 2020 joined hands with Evergreen Packaging with the goal of utilizing the latter’s PlantCarton container with RenewablePlus paperboard for its organic milk products.

Restraints

• Fluctuating raw material prices are expected to retrain the growth of the global market.

The cost of raw materials like paper boards and plastics is highly volatile, and therefore, it is expected to experience high price fluctuations, which pressurize the packaging companies and therefore expected to restrain the growth of the global dairy products packaging industry in the forthcoming years.

The limited shelf life of dairy products is also a challenge for manufacturers. These products have limited shelf life and therefore require enough protection to maintain the quality of the food product. Therefore, it sometimes causes food wastage, which in turn is also likely to hamper the growth of the global market.

Opportunities

• Innovative packaging solutions are expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities in the global market.

The high demand for convenient and innovative packaging solutions is expected to offer lucrative growth opportunities in the global dairy products packaging market in the forthcoming years. Packaging improves the portability, extends shelf life, and enhances the product freshness of dairy food products, which also facilitates on-the-go consumption.

For instance, Mondi collaborated with Hazeleger Kaas in June 2021. Hazeleger Kaas is a cheese packaging company, and Mondi is a leading worldwide packaging & paper producer. The collaboration aims to package the well-known Dutch Maaslander brand in EnvelopeForm. The packaging is a novel, totally recyclable polypropylene (P.P.) mono-material solution.

Challenges

• Sustainability concerns are a big challenge in the global market.

The surging concerns regarding environmental health are raising sustainability issues in the global dairy products packaging industry. Also, the dairy industry for packaging waste, particularly single-use plastics, needed to shift the market towards more sustainable alternatives. Therefore, such a landscape is expected to be a big challenge in the global market. Also, certain stringent government regulations are further likely to hamper the growth of the global market in the forthcoming years.

Segmentation Analysis

The global dairy products packaging market can be segmented into product, application, raw material, distribution channel, type, and region.

By product, the market can be segmented into rigid and flexible. The rigid packaging segment accounts for the largest share of the global market due to its properties like high barrier resistance to oxygen, moisture, and light, which help prevent food items from degrading. However, the fast-increasing demand for packaged food instills nutritional value & usage convenience and is expected to boost the growth of the segment in the forthcoming years.

By application, the dairy products packaging industry can be segmented into milk, cheese, yogurt, and others. The milk packaging segment is noted to observe a high growth rate in the forthcoming years due to the high consumption rate of milk & milk-based products like hot chocolate, coffee, tea, protein, shakes, and others.

Also, the high preference of people to have milk products in their natural form with all the nutritional content further leads to the growth of the segment during the predicted period.

By raw material, the market can be segmented into metal, glass, paper, and others. Plastic is the fastest-growing segment in the global market. It is the highly adopted raw material for packaging because it safeguards against light, pressure, & humidity and protects the food over the long journey. Therefore, plastic is an irreplaceable product in the industry.

By distribution channel, the market can be segmented into e-commerce, specialty retailers, supermarkets, and others. The other segment dominates the global dairy products packaging industry. The segment includes the local retail stores and the brand outlets.

The segment is growing with a high CAGR due to the easy reach of these stores by the local members. Also, their preference to buy the items themselves to ensure the freshness of the item is further expected to boost the growth of the segment.

By type, the market can be segmented into tubes, pouches, films, cups, liquid cartons, cans, bottles, bags, and wraps. The liquid cartoon segment is expected to report the highest revenue in the forthcoming years due to the various properties like ease of transportation, better inking of product specifications, and cost-effectiveness.

Report Scope

Regional Analysis

• North America accounts for the largest share of the global market.

North America is noted to observe a high growth rate due to the various trends and developments in the global dairy products packaging market. The increasing preference for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging material is one of the major factors contributing to the high growth rate of the regional market. Companies and consumers are showing their interest in renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable packaging solutions, which are expected to foster developments in the market in the forthcoming years.

Also, the high demand for portion-controlled and easy portable packaging solutions for dairy products is further expected to accentuate the growth of the regional market. It is particularly due to the hectic and busy lifestyle of the consumers in the region.       

Asia Pacific is another leading region in the global dairy products packaging market expected to witness notable developments in the forthcoming years. The region is highly driven by growing population urbanization, changing dietary preferences, and increasing disposable income of the people.

Additionally, the high consumption of dairy products like butter, cheese, yogurt, milk, and others is expected to further increase the demand for sustainable and efficient packaging solutions to ensure the safety and freshness of dairy products.

Competitive Analysis

The key players in the global dairy products packaging market include:

• Mondi Group 
• Berry Global Inc. 
• DS Smith 
• Elopak 
• SIG Combibloc 
• Evergreen Packaging 
• Huhtamaki 
• Sealed Air Corporation 
• Amcor 
• Tetra Pak 
• Smurfit Kappa Group 
• Clondalkin Group Holdings B.V. 
• RPC Group Plc 
• Nampak Ltd. 
• Ball Corporation 
• Coveris Holdings S.A.

For instance, Graphic Packaging took over the International Paper venture in May 2021. The company already held a few shares of the company from before, but it finally took over 100% ownership of the company in the year 2021.

The global dairy products packaging market is segmented as follows:

By Product Segment Analysis

• Rigid
• Flexible

By Application Segment Analysis

• Milk
• Cheese
• Yogurt
• Others

By Raw Material Segment Analysis

• Metal
• Glass
•  Paper
• Others

By Distribution Channel Segment Analysis

• E-Commerce
• Specialty Retailers
• Supermarkets
• Others

By Type Segment Analysis

• Tubes
• Pouches
• Films
• Cups
• Liquid Cartons
• Cans
• Bottles
• Bags
• Wraps

By Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America