U.S. Egg Packaging Market - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Market Analysis and Size

The egg packaging is introduced to avoid its breakage and maintain its freshness. Due to the rising awareness among the population about eco-friendly packaging, egg packaging made with eco-friendly material is increasing and used by various e-commerce portals to deliver eggs. With multiple types of plastics, the food and beverage industry is highly dependent on these packaging materials. For the protection of eggs, it is considered the most precise and beneficial packaging.

This egg packaging is widely used in e-commerce, courier, and food delivery services across the globe. It helps to maintain the freshness of the eggs. Increasing preference for eco-friendly and biodegradable products for packaging is expected to drive the demand for the U.S. egg packaging market growth. Government legislation to phase out single-use plastic and high focus on recyclable and bio-based non-biodegradable plastic production can decrease the rate of egg packing production and may hinder the market's growth.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the egg packaging market is expected to reach the value of USD 509,770.83 thousand by the year 2029, at a CAGR of 3.3% during the forecast period. "Transportation" accounts for the most major application segment in the market due to the rise in egg packaging in e-commerce, courier, and food delivery services. The market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and climate chain scenario.

Market Definition

The egg packaging is the type of packaging used to carry and transport eggs safely. This packaging is characterized as ensuring that eggs are at maximum safety against rotting of eggs and outside impact. Due to a busy lifestyle and saving time, consumers opt to order eggs from an e-commerce portal or home delivery. This has generated an enormous demand for egg packaging. The egg packaging is available based on material, and they are as follows:

Plastic is a synthetic material made of various organic polymers such as polyethylene, PVC, nylon, and other plastics that can be molded easily into many shapes and are elastic. The shape of plastic produced depends on the size of the eggs and the number of eggs. It has excellent stability, which avoids egg breakage.

Paper is made from wood pulp or rags or any material used for writing, printing, or packing materials. The biodegradable packaging with paper improves the maintenance of products with an easy manufacturing process. Paper trays for storing eggs is widely used by manufacturers and retailers across the globe.

Molded fiber/pulp packaging is a biodegradable material made from various fibrous materials or other natural fibers such as (sugarcane, bamboo, and wheat straw).  Molded pulp provides optimum protection fragile eggs through its transportation from poultry to end user.

Regulatory Framework

The “food and drug administration” and “the department of agriculture” oversee egg labelling in the United States. According to their rules, egg labels must provide the following information:

• The product name or a statement of identity = Eggs
• USDA classification of eggs: A.A. or A grade (voluntary)
• Egg size - Jumbo, Extra Large, Large, Medium, or Small (not required for egg carton labels without a grading mark)
• The USDA's official inspection mark.

Market Dynamics of the Egg Packaging Market Include:

• Strengthening of government regulations related to packaging

Bio-based bioplastics made from agricultural feedstocks such as corn, soybeans, or sugarcane are formed to boost the healthy environment and reduce carbon foot caused due to plastics. Increasing awareness regarding bioplastics for packaging will encourage manufacturers in the packaging industries to use bioplastic materials. Hence, strengthening the government rules related to packaging tends to be a significant driver of the market growth.

• Rise in the e-commerce, courier, and food delivery services across the globe

E-commerce is one of the boosting industries. Due to the busy lifestyle and increased disposable income of the consumer, they are highly opting for e-commerce services. Therefore, the growth of e-commerce, courier, and delivery services is anticipated to increase the demand for molded fiber packaging products, which will help boost the U.S. egg packaging market.

• Growing consumer awareness related to ecofriendly packaging

Manufacturers are manufacturing eco-friendly egg trays available on local stores and online platforms to reduce toxic waste and lower the carbon footprint. Due to increased plastic waste in America, the government and manufacturers insist on using eco-friendly packaging solutions. Hence, increased eco-friendly egg packaging due to the growing awareness of eco-friendly packaging is acting as a driver for the market.

• Health benefits of eggs

Several benefits of eggs will create a demand for them across the globe. Growing awareness regarding being healthy is going to generate demand for eggs. With several health benefits, such as promoting a healthy heart, eyes, and brain, eggs are considered one of the most nutritious foods. This is expected to generate a demand for eggs across the globe and help grow the market.

• Production of polylactic acid (PLA) from sugarcane and corn

Polylactic acids or PLA are being produced as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics. They are inexpensive and recyclable materials balancing the sources and creating a plant-based replacement product instead of fossil fuels. Their excellent biodegradability property increases the need for the development of the product. The production of polylactic acid or PLA from agricultural feedstock such as corn and sugarcane is growing rapidly due to their less toxic chemical properties. It marks an excellent opportunity for a brighter future for the market.

Restraints/Challenges Faced by the Egg Packaging Market

• Phase-out of single-use plastics  

Government bans on single-use plastics can decrease the demand for egg cartons and trays of EPS and other plastics. As these plastic are non-very expensive and helps to keep eggs fresh, many manufacturers and suppliers use plastics tray and cartoons. However, government legislation to phase out single-use plastic can disturb the manufacturing of the players engaging in plastic egg packaging products. This can decrease the rate of egg packing production and may hinder the market's growth.

• High focus on recyclable and bio-based non-biodegradable plastic production

The biodegradable plastic packaging is not entirely compostable. As plastics are not designed to degrade without specific treatment, it is still harmful to the environment as conventional plastic comes from fossil fuels. Hence, the production of recyclable and bio-based plastics is growing, restraining the market growth.

• Maintaining the standard quality of molded fibers

Molded fiber packaging products are manufactured from pulpwood, which is not always the same quality as the pulp is taken from different trees that vary the pulp's quality. Manufacturing with other wood pulp quality will also make the variation in the quality of molded fiber packaging products, which is a challenge for the manufacturers. At some time, molded fiber packaging products also tear up due to the low quality of raw materials used.

COVID-19 had a Minimal Impact on Egg Packaging Market

COVID-19 impacted various manufacturing industries in the year 2020-2021 as it led to the closure of workplaces, disruption of supply chains, and restrictions on transportation. Due to the lockdown, the egg packaging market has experienced a significant impact on the import and export of egg products over the past few years. The consumers' growing interest in e-commerce, courier, and food delivery services increases the egg packaging market growth. With increasing awareness about the health benefits of eggs and boosting immune system is contributing to the growth of market after Covid.

This U.S. egg packaging market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the Egg packaging market, contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief. Our team will help you make an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Developments

• In April 2022, Hartmann partnered with La Masera, an egg-producing customer, by helping them by providing environmentally friendly packaging. This will help the company achieve its carbon-neutral aim and increase its business
• In 2021, Falcon Packaging redesigned its outdated website by combining its online store Eggbox.com with the falcon website. This will help the company to provide their customer with more easily accessible egg products for purchase

U.S. Egg Packaging Market Scope

The U.S. egg packaging market is segmented based on material type, product type, application, and distribution channel. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Material Type

• Paper
• Plastic
• Molded Fiber/Pulp
• Others

Based on material type, the U.S. egg packaging market is segmented into paper, plastic, molded fiber/pulp, and others.

Product Type

• Cartons
• Containers
• Trays
• Others

Based on product type, the U.S. egg packaging market is segmented into cartons, containers, trays, and others.

Application

• Retailing
• Transportation
• Food Services
• Others

Based on application, the U.S. egg packaging market is segmented into retailing, transportation, food services, and others.

Distribution Channel

• Indirect
• Direct

Based on distribution channel, the U.S. egg packaging market is segmented into direct and indirect.

U.S. Egg Packaging Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The U.S. egg packaging market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, material type, product type, application, and distribution channel, as referenced above.

The country covered in the egg packaging market report is U.S.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in market regulation that influence the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technological trends, porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of U.S. brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Egg Packaging Market Share Analysis

The U.S. egg packaging market competitive landscape provides details of the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, U.S. presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to U.S. egg packaging market.

Some of the major players operating in the egg packaging market are Huhtamaki, Hartmann, International Paper, Sonoco Products Company, Coast Packaging, BWAY Corporation, Falcon Packaging, Packman Packaging Private Limited, Paperfoam, Southwest Agri-Plastics, Inc., and Tosca among others.

Research Methodology

Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and fundamental trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The fundamental research methodology used by the DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include Vendor Positioning grids, Market Time Line Analysis, Market Overview and Guide, Company Positioning Grid, Company Market Share Analysis, Standards of Measurement, Global Vs Regional and Vendor Share Analysis. Please request an analyst call in case of further inquiry.

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