Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Size, Share, Trends 2031

Report Code : CVMI260520252 | Published Date : May 26, 2025

The Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market is gaining momentum as environmental regulations, consumer expectations, and corporate sustainability goals drive innovation in eco-friendly packaging solutions. Poultry processors and retailers are replacing conventional plastic with biodegradable, recyclable, compostable, and low-carbon alternatives while ensuring product safety, shelf life, and regulatory compliance. In 2024, the global market is valued at USD 3.5 billion and is projected to reach USD 6.1 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.2%.

Key Market Drivers

1. Rising Demand for Eco-Conscious Food Packaging: Consumers and retailers are calling for reduced plastic use and more sustainable poultry packaging.

2. Regulatory Pressure on Plastic Waste and Emissions: Bans on single-use plastics and carbon taxes are accelerating the shift toward green materials.

3. Retail and QSR Sustainability Commitments: Supermarkets and quick-service restaurant chains are shifting towards recyclable or compostable poultry trays, wraps, and films.

4. Integration with Smart Labeling and Traceability: Sustainable packaging often incorporates QR codes and blockchain labels to convey welfare and environmental impact.

Market Segmentation

By Packaging Type

Trays and Containers (XX%) – Made of PET, RPET, pulp-based, and PLA
Films and Wraps (XX%) – Biodegradable cling films and skin packs
Boxes and Cartons (15%) – Recycled fiberboard and molded pulp
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) (XX%) – For extended shelf life
Smart and Active Packaging (XX%) – Indicators for freshness and temperature

By Material

Recycled Plastic (RPET, HDPE, LDPE) (30%)
Bioplastics and PLA (XX%)
Paper and Cardboard (XX%)
Compostable/Biodegradable Films (XX%)
Others (XX%) – Corn starch blends, molded fiber

By End Use

Retail Packaged Poultry (XX%)
Foodservice and QSR Chains (30%)
Wholesale and Institutional Supply (XX%)
Direct-to-Consumer/Subscription Services (XX%)

By Region

Europe (30%) – Leaders in plastic reduction and circular economy standards
North America (XX%) – Retailers and QSRs investing in closed-loop packaging
Asia-Pacific (XX%) – Rising awareness and adoption in Japan, South Korea, and Australia
Latin America (XX%) – Packaging innovation in Brazil and Chile
Middle East & Africa (XX%) – Premium poultry brands adopting eco formats

Competitive Landscape

Packaging companies, material innovators, and poultry processors are collaborating to launch low-impact, functional, and compliant packaging formats:

Amcor – Recyclable poultry film and thermoformed trays
Sealed Air Corporation – CRYOVAC® eco-flexible packaging for poultry
Berry Global – Sustainable PET and compostable solutions
Huhtamaki – Fiber-based trays and molded pulp containers
Coveris – Skin pack technologies and plastic reduction formats

Emerging Trends

1. Mono-Material and Easy-Recycle Designs: Reducing multi-layer laminates to simplify consumer recycling.

2. Carbon Footprint Labeling: Communicating GHG emissions linked to packaging lifecycle.

3. QR-Enabled Transparency: Linking packaging to farm origin, welfare certification, and environmental scores.

4. Refillable and Returnable Formats: Pilots in reusable trays and closed-loop logistics for poultry deliveries.

Regulatory Landscape

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, U.S. FDA food-contact packaging standards, and extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are reshaping material choices. Compostable packaging must meet EN 13432 or ASTM D6400 standards. Certification bodies such as FSC, BPI, and Cradle to Cradle are becoming increasingly relevant.

Reasons To Buy

Scope

Amcor
Sealed Air Corporation
Berry Global
Huhtamaki
Coveris

Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Report

1. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Research Report

2. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Research Report - Preface

3. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Dynamics

4. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031

5. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market, By Packaging Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

6. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market, By Material, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

7. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market, By End Use, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

8. Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

9. North America Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

10. Europe Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

11. Asia-Pacific Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

12. Latin America Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

13. Middle East and Africa Sustainable Poultry Packaging Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)

14. Competition Landscape

15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach

16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms