Pet Food Packaging Market - By Packaging Type (Bags, Cans, Pouches, Boxes/Cartons), By Material Type (Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Metal), By Food Type, By Pet Type, By Distribution Channel & Forecast, 2024 – 2032

Pet Food Packaging Market Size

Pet Food Packaging Market was valued at USD 11.2 Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow a CAGR of over 5.8% between 2024 and 2032.
 

This has been necessitated by a rise in the number of pet owners hence growing the pet food packaging industry. Sustainable, re-closable, and single serving packaging is growing in preference. It incorporates innovative materials which manufacturers focus on convenience, freshness, and sustainability. Market growth is driven by ecommerce expansion and demand for premium personalized goods, emphasizing the safety and health aspect of packaging options.

The environmental impact of non-recyclable packaging poses a significant challenge, contributing to waste accumulation. Failure to address this concern may lead to backlash from environmentally conscious consumers and regulatory hurdles, affecting market competitiveness.
 

Pet Food Packaging Market Trends

Eco-friendly consumers are fueling a change in the pet food packaging industry. There is an increasingly popular use of biodegradable materials, minimalist designs, as well as recycled packaging. The personalized and convenience format of packages like single-serve and resealable continue to be dominant in the world of ecommerce for pet related business which further confirms the fact that such type of format is appropriate for selling through the internet. Moreover, market expansion and consumer confidence necessitate focus on safety, nutritional clarity, and innovative design aspects.
 

Pet Food Packaging Market Analysis

Based on packaging type, Bags have historically held a larger market share, around 45%
 

 in 2023. Bags are leading in global pet food market because of their versatile nature and appealing eco-friendliness. They are also light in weight hence reducing cost of transportations and less environmental impact. There are flexible size options which allow portionaling as well as some progress on materials allowing an even better protection against freshness. In addition, bags are compatible with the trend towards e-commerce that is becoming increasingly popular among consumers who prefer comfort and environmental friendliness.
 

Based on material type, Plastic holds a substantial share, of 41% in 2023. In pet food packaging plastic still is the main material because of its flexibility, toughness and cheapness. Moldability leads to several forms such as pouches, containers and bottles that can fit into any kind of shaped and sized pet food packages. The moisture and oxygen barrier property, in addition to the contamination preventing feature of plastic, ensures that the quality of pet food is preserved, appealing both to the manufacturers and consumers. Nevertheless, emphasis on sustainability leads more people toward using of paper and paperboard packaging which can be recycled or even degraded back into other materials, thus indicating the trend against plastic packaging owing to the environmental issues.
 

Based on food type, the dry food holds a significant share, about 45% in 2023. The global pet food packaging industry is largely dominated by dry food packaging for a number of reasons. Unlike wet food, dry pet food is also convenient to store and has a longer shelf-life, which explains its popularity with many pet owners. The pack of dry foods focuses on providing sealing features with a purpose to extend the freshness and quality of food. Moreover, dry food packaging has a light weight and can be stored easily thus ensuring low costs involved in production, transportation, and storage leading to its supremacy among other food packaging types.
 

Based on pet type, the dog food packaging holds a significant share, about 55% in 2023. Dog food packaging continues to dominate in the global pet food packaging market for various reasons. This can be explained by the fact that there are more dogs owned globally compared to any other type of pets. In addition, there is a rising demand among pet owners due to their changing tastes that require specialized dog food such as organic, grain-free, and breed-specific packaging. This has seen manufacturers spend huge amounts of money on various types of packaging.
 

Based on distribution channel, the pet specialty stores holds a significant share, about 35% in 2023. Even though there is a significant number of pet specialty stores in the industry, they compete with other retailers who sell through the internet because it is more convenient. Nonetheless, the physical store remains relevant in offering customized customer relations, direct availability of commodities (products), making shopping a live event for pets’ parents.
 

U.S, with its well-established industries and a strong focus on innovation and technology, constitutes a market value in USD 3.7 million 2023 of the global market. The green packaging is the leading product trend in the global market when it comes to U.S. market. The growing consciousness and environmental concerns by American customers have resulted in an increased customer demand for green packaging solutions. The trend of replacing traditional plastics with eco-friendly biodegradable ones, recyclable packaging material, or simply reduced amount of plastics is increasing. In response, manufacturers in the U.S are now focusing on sustainability in their offering of pet foods’ packaging which is congruent with consumers’ values hence creating a market leadership in this area.
 

Pet Food Packaging Market Share

Some of the major market players operating in the pet food packaging industry are Amcor plc, Mondi Group, Sonoco Products Company, Berry Global, Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, and Huhtamäki Oyj among others. These players focus on strategic partnerships, new product launch & commercialization for market expansion. Furthermore, these players are heavily investing in research that allows them to introduce innovative products and garner maximum revenue in the market.
 

In June 2019, Purchasing US$6.8 billion, Amcor and Bemis have joined hands together as a global packaging giant but currently using the name Amcor plc. The buyout of this company forms part of strategic efforts to increase plastics packaging in America and Asia. This merger is called a takeover, or “offensive” expansion which gives them more leverage and makes it strong in the regions, hence, their world position on the packaging sector.
 

Pet Food Packaging Market Companies

Major players operating in the pet food packaging industry include:

• Amcor plc
• Mondi Group
• Sonoco Products Company
• Berry Global, Inc.
• Sealed Air Corporation
• Huhtamäki Oyj
   

Pet Food Packaging Industry News

• In May 2023, Prime100, an entirely Australian-owned pet nutrition brand, has collaborated with Tetra Pak, a prominent F&B packaging and processing company. Together, they're introducing a new, high-end dog food line that promises to delight pets and uphold environmental friendliness.
   

Pet Food Packaging Market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Million) & volume (Kilo Tons) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments:

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By Packaging Type

• Bags
• Cans
• Pouches
• Boxes/Cartons
• Others

By Material Type

• Plastic
• Paper & Paperboard
• Metal
• Others

By Food Type

• Dry Food
• Wet/Canned Food
• Pet Treats
• Others

By Pet Type

• Dog Food Packaging
• Cat Food Packaging
• Bird Food Packaging
• Fish Food Packaging
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Online Retail
• Pet Specialty Stores
• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Malaysia
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• MEA
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE