Europe Food Packaging Market (2020-2026) | Companies, Size, Share, Revenue, industry, Value, Trends, Growth, Outlook & COVID-19 IMPACT

Latest 2023 Development of the Europe Food Packaging Market

The United Kingdom food packaging market is witnessing an increase in sustainable packaging options. As consumers in Europe are becoming increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of packaging waste. In response, companies are exploring sustainable packaging options such as biodegradable plastics, paper-based packaging, and compostable materials. Additionally, smart packaging is gaining traction in Europe, with the integration of technologies such as QR codes, RFID tags, and NFC chips to enable real-time tracking, monitoring, and authentication of products. Further, active and intelligent packaging technologies are becoming more sophisticated, allowing for longer shelf-life and improved food safety. For example, oxygen scavengers, moisture absorbers, and antimicrobial coatings can be integrated into the packaging to protect food from spoilage.

With the rise of e-commerce, companies are focusing on developing packaging that is easy to ship, store, and open, while still protecting the contents. This has led to the development of innovative packaging solutions such as flat-pack boxes and easy-to-open pouches. Additionally, there is increasing pressure on Europe food packaging industry to comply with regulations around the use of plastic and other materials. In Europe, the Single-Use Plastics Directive and the Circular Economy Package are driving the move towards more sustainable packaging solutions. Moreover, there is a growing demand for premium packaging that offers a premium look and feel, often used for high-end products. This has led to an increase in the use of high-quality materials such as glass, metal, and high-end plastics. Moreover, technology has enabled manufacturers to create packaging that extends the shelf life of food, provides tamper-evident packaging, and offers interactive and engaging packaging solutions, such as QR codes and augmented reality. These initiatives will enhance the market share of players.

Europe Food Packaging Market Synopsis

Europe Food Packaging Market is driven by rising innovations in packaging solutions which hold an opportunity for food packaging market growth. It serves a vital role in guaranteeing food safety and preserving food quality for the duration of shelf life, and plastic packages are very beneficial in attaining the innovative product solution, Europe held a major food packaging market share and is anticipated to witness substantial growth in the market owing to the rising demand from the Food & Beverages Industry. Rising demand for packaging and processed food, coupled with the change in consumer lifestyle, primarily in the UK, Germany, and Italy is expected to boost regional growth.  Growing purchasing power parity, hectic lifestyles, easy packages food availability, and time constraints for meal preparation are major aspects contributing to regional growth. Rising awareness regarding hygiene and safety for food products has directly propelled the food packaging market. This modern-day packaging market offers complete protection, tampering and biological safety. Countries including Germany, United Kingdom, France, Bulgaria, and Austria are witnessing development in the fresh food packaging industry.

According to 6Wresearch, the Europe Food Packaging Market size has substantial growth prospects during 2020-2026. European countries have witnessed strong demand for fresh fruits and vegetables owing to the paradigm shift towards the organic variant introduction of packaging that enhances shelf life. For 2019, vegetables and fruits accounted for 14% of the total value of the European Union's agriculture production. According to Eurostat, vegetables and fruits are prominent agriculture products in the European countries with an annual output value exceeding 57 billion. An increase in fresh food production in this region along with favorable government norms that augment the growth of fresh fruits & vegetable market which in turn, fuel the food packaging market in the region. The emergence of modified atmosphere packaging has gained huge traction, this type of packaging enhance freshness and extends the life of products. Furthermore, reduced packaging waste of such types of packaging boosts the demand for the food packaging market.

Based on segmentation, the Europe food packaging market is based on food type, Europe food packaging market is classified into fruits, vegetables and salads. Based on product type, the Europe food packaging market is categorized into Paper & board, plastic, metal, glass, and others. The UK food packaging industry relies heavily on cross- European supply chains. The fact that the food packaging market is majorly in Europe is that it remains unchanged and is customer-oriented. The advent of new technologies within the industry such as water-soluble packaging, edible packaging, cooling packaging and more are creating greater opportunities for the industry. New regulation for packaging materials is also helping the market growth in Europe.

The Europe Food Packaging Market Report thoroughly covers the market by components, by product type, material type, application and countries including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, and the rest of Europe. The Europe Food packaging market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the on-going market trends, opportunities/high growth areas and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to frame and align their market strategies according to the present and future market dynamics.

Key Highlights of the Report:

• Europe Food Packaging Market Outlook
• Europe Food Packaging Market Overview
• Europe Food Packaging Market Forecast
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast of Europe Food Packaging Market Revenues until 2026
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast of the market until 2026, By Application
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast of the market until 2026, By Product Type
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast of the market until 2026, By Material Type
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast of the market until 2026, By Countries
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast until 2026 for Germany Food Packaging Market
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast until 2026 for Italy Food Packaging Market
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast until 2026 for France Food Packaging Market
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast until 2026 for the United Kingdom Food Packaging Market
• Historical Data for the period 2016-2019 and Market Forecast until 2026 for the rest of Europe Food Packaging Market
• Market Drivers and Restraints
• Europe Food Packaging Market Trends
• Industry Life Cycle
• Porter’s Five Force Analysis
• Market Opportunity Assessment
• Europe Food Packaging Market Share, By Players
• Competitive Benchmarking

Markets Covered

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Application:

• Bakery and Confectionary
• Dairy Products
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and Seafood
• Sauces and Dressings
• Others

By Product Type:

• Rigid
• Semi-rigid
• Flexible

By Material Type:

• Paper & Board
• Plastic
• Metal
• Glass
• Others

By Countries:

• Germany
• Italy
• United Kingdom
• France
• Rest of Europe