US Pet Food Packaging Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 5.60 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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US Pet Food Packaging Market Analysis
The US pet food packaging market (henceforth referred to as the market studied) was valued at USD 3.42 billion in 2020, and it is expected to reach USD 4.83 billion by 2026, registering a CAGR of 5.6% from 2021 to 2026. The pet packaging industry in the United States is growing owing to a rise in pet ownership across the country and the entry of premium-level brands, thus emphasizing robust packaging designs and formats for gaining competitive advantage and increasing demand for functional foods.
- Pet ownership in the United States has been increasing, which drives the demand for pet food packaging. According to the 2021-2022 American Pets Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, in 2020, pet ownership in the United States increased from 67% of households to an all-time high of 70%.
- As pet owners take their pets' wellness exceptionally seriously, they are willing to invest more in their foods. This is leading to increasing demand from pet owners for protective, informative, and sustainable packaging.
- Various organizations in the country are making efforts to accelerate sustainability in the country. For instance, in February 2021, the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC), a US-based non-profit organization, announced the completion of phase I of Flex Forward. Flex Forward is a return-to-retail packaging pilot program aimed at reducing landfill waste and delivering sustainable packaging solutions to the pet industry after exceeding the collection goal of 5,000 pounds of used flexible plastic pet food and treat packaging.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the pet food industry in the United States. It also affects the growth of pet food packaging due to the direct correlation between manufacturing and packaging. For instance, in June 2021, Pet Food Institute (PFI) submitted a report to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) detailing the supply chain constraints seen by pet food and treat manufacturers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The association pointed out several issues in the transportation and supply chain infrastructure and how the pet food industry's interconnected nature with other markets in the United States caused supply shortages and other disruptions in 2020-2021.
- In addition, with the growing shift toward sustainable products, new pet food brands are coming up in the country with similar agendas. For instance, in August 2021, Target Corp. announced the launch of the pet food brand, Kindful. The brand offers recyclable packaging, which is in line with the retailer's environmental goals-the increasing competition in the market, leading to a strong focus on developing innovative packaging solutions.
US Pet Food Packaging Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the US Pet Food Packaging Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Pet Ownership across the Country to Drive the Growth of the Market.
- Pet ownership in the United States is increasing significantly, driving the demand for pet food packaging. According to the American Pet Products Association's (APPA) 2021-2022 Survey, pet ownership has increased from an estimated 67% of U.S. households that own a pet to an estimated 70%. Millennials were revealed to be the largest cohort of pet owners at 32%, followed closely by Boomers at 27% and Gen X at 24%. The percentage is up from 56% of the U.S. households back in 1988 when the first-year survey was conducted.
- Furthermore, the pet spending increased during the past year, with 35% of pet owners stating they spent more on their pet/pet supplies - including food, wellness-related products, and other pet care items - in the last 12 months than in the preceding year. Moreover, about 14% percent of survey respondents confirmed that they obtained a new pet during the pandemic.
- A growing number of retail stores are realizing the profit potential of pet products, with a few even establishing their private labels. For instance, In August 2021, Target launched its latest private label in the pet category, focusing on cat and dog food. Kindful includes more than 50 products ranging from wet and dry food to treats and toppers made with ingredients including poultry, pasture-raised beef, and fish caught through sustainable means.
- Moreover, the growth of the e-commerce industry in the United States has increased the penetration of pet food products in the country. For instance, according to APPA, about 60% of pet owners usually purchased pet products in person at brick-and-mortar stores before the pandemic. However, during the pandemic, in-person shopping dropped to 41%, aligning more closely with the 46% of pet owners who prefer to purchase online with purchases shipped to their homes. The increased outreach of packaged pet food products is expected to favor the growth of the packaging industry in this region during the forecast period.
Pouches to Hold a Significant Market Share
- Pouch demand is estimated to be bolstered by features that foster convenience for consumers, including zippered closure mechanisms and light reduced weight. On the other hand, pouches serve reduced transportation costs due to their lightweight for the pet food manufacturers.
- Stand-up pouches emerged as a top choice for pet treats (ideally for retail-shelf attention). With packaging vendors making pouches available in many configurations, stand-up pouches gather multiple graphics panels and create measurable lifts in the market studied.
- As technologies are evolving, the versatility and efficiency of packaging machines allow many different kinds of formats. Better digital and HD capabilities advances in graphics enable creative package designs in the pet food sector, resulting in eye-catching photos, graphics, and colors on various materials that can be produced cheaper.
- Furthermore, the actual recyclability has not been achieved fully for pouches. This accounts for significant concerns in the industry. This is driving the players operating in the market to innovate the material used for packaging to be in line with the market trends like this. For instance, in January 2021, ProAmpac announced the launch of patent-pending ProActive Recycle Ready Retort RT-3000 to meet the need for recycle-ready retort packaging. Explicitly made for pet and human food, RT-3000 pouches are offered in stand-up and three-side seal configurations. It is also EU and FDA compliant for food contact in retort applications.
US Pet Food Packaging Industry Overview
The United States Pet Food Packaging Market is moderately competitive and moving towards the fragmented stage as new players enter the market. The fundamental strategy adopted by the major players includes offering customized products, introducing new packaging formats, and the innovation of new materials, among others. Some of the major players operating in the market include Amcor Plc., American Packaging Corporation, Crown Holdings Inc., and ProAmpac LLC., among others. Some of the recent developments are:
- September 2020 - Amcor, in collaboration with Nestlé, launched the recyclable flexible retort pouch for Pet food. The partners collaborated during the product development process, testing for heat resistance, machine performance, shelf-life, and recyclability in the real world. Flexible retort packaging is a modern alternative to metal cans, and it can improve the carbon footprint of hundreds of consumer products owing to its lightweight, resource efficiency, and ease of transportation.
- March 2020 - TC Transcontinental announced the creation of a Recycling Group within TC Transcontinental Packaging. In 2020, the group intended to purchase equipment to convert flexible plastics recovered from sorting facilities and another commercial, industrial, and agricultural sources into recycled plastic granules. It will also be on the lookout for potential acquisitions of companies in this sector. The establishment of the Recycling Group is expected to contribute to the achievement of TC Transcontinental's objectives as a signatory of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.
US Pet Food Packaging Market Leaders
Amcor Plc.
American Packaging Corporation
Crown Holdings Inc.
ProAmpac LLC.
Berry Global Inc.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
US Pet Food Packaging Market News
- April 2021 - Gualapack's Mexican branch, Excel Nobleza, acquired a majority stake in Polymerall and announced the company's commitment to international expansion, primarily into the United States and Canada. This acquisition shall help Excel Nobleza's distribution chain with systematic and cost-efficient distribution while reinforcing the existing supply chain and more efficient lead times. Polymerall will leverage its US sales, distribution, logistics, and customer service expertise to Gualapack required as the company expands its operations.
- February 2021 - TC Transcontinental Packaging announced that it was named the Winner for Innovations in Sustainability - the 2021 Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Sustainability Excellence Award competition for its Integritite post-consumer recycled collation shrink film. The sustainable film includes 33% of the post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and is close to par with virgin plastic resin performance, which is pre-approved by the How2Recycle for in-store drop-off and is designed to be incredibly pleasing a display unit.
- January 2021 - ProAmpac, announced its patent-pending breakthrough innovation ProActive Recycle Ready Retort RT-3000. Suited for pet and human food, RT-3000 pouches are available in stand-up and three-side seal configurations and are EU and FDA compliant for food contact in retort applications. As a recycle-ready mono-material, RT-3000 is focused on difficult-to-recycle multi-material applications like a retort.
US Pet Food Packaging Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Study Assumptions
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Entry of Several Premium Category Brands with Higher Emphasis on the Use of Packaging as a Means of Gaining Competitive Advantage
4.2.2 Growing Demand for Functional Foods, coupled with Rise in Pet Ownership across the Country
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Ongoing Challenges Related to Finding a Trade-off between Sustainability, Durability, and Evolving Regulations
4.3.2 Assessment of the COVID-19 Impact on the Pet Food Packaging Market (Key themes covered in this section include growth in demand for e-commerce pet products that require higher volume packaging, evolving ownership patterns, etc.)
4.3.3 Recent Innovations in the Pet Food Packaging Market
5. PET FOOD MARKET LANDSCAPE IN THE UNITED STATES
5.1 Pet Food Market Overview
5.2 Types of Pet Food
6. THE US PET FOOD PACKAGING MARKET SEGMENTATION - BY MATERIAL TYPE
6.1 Paper and Paperboard
6.2 Metal
6.3 Plastic
7. THE US PET FOOD PACKAGING MARKET SEGMENTATION - BY PRODUCT TYPE
7.1 Pouches
7.2 Folding Cartons
7.3 Metal Cans
7.4 Bags
7.5 Other Types
8. THE US PET FOOD PACKAGING MARKET SEGMENTATION - BY PET FOOD TYPE
8.1 Dry Food
8.2 Wet Food
8.3 Chilled and Frozen
9. THE US PET FOOD PACKAGING MARKET SEGMENTATION - BY ANIMAL
9.1 Dog Food
9.2 Cat Food
9.3 Other Animals (Fish, Bird, etc.)
10. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE - COMPANY PROFILES
10.1 Amcor PLC.
10.2 American Packaging Corporation
10.3 Crown Holdings Inc.
10.4 ProAMpac LLC
10.5 Constantia Flexibles
10.6 TC Transcontinental
10.7 Polymerall LLC
10.8 Mondi Group
10.9 Sonoco Products Company
10.10 Berry Global Inc.
11. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
US Pet Food Packaging Industry Segmentation
Packaging is vital in the modern food industry and plays a crucial role in influencing consumers' buying decisions. Packaging imagery and design are the primary instruments to convey a company's core value to the targeted consumer base. Pet food packaging must anticipate the reactions of pet owners about the graphics, colors, and utility factors. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the United States Pet Food Packaging Market is segmented by material type, product type, pet food type, and the type of animal.
US Pet Food Packaging Market Research FAQs
What is the current U.S Pet Food Packaging Market size?
The U.S Pet Food Packaging Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.60% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in U.S Pet Food Packaging Market?
Amcor Plc., American Packaging Corporation, Crown Holdings Inc., ProAmpac LLC. and Berry Global Inc. are the major companies operating in the U.S Pet Food Packaging Market.
What years does this U.S Pet Food Packaging Market cover?
The report covers the U.S Pet Food Packaging Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the U.S Pet Food Packaging Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
U.S Pet Food Packaging Industry Report
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