The global dairy product packaging market value is expected to rise from USD 33 billion in 2024 to USD 43.1 billion by 2034. This estimated growth is expected to be driven by a moderate CAGR of 2.7% in the dairy products packaging industry over the next decade.

Within the dairy industry, producers seek to achieve product differentiation via packaging. Increasing use of chick, eye-catching design, and aseptic features are expected to boost the use of present-day dairy product packaging formats. Surging competition among the dairy product packaging market players has led end users to invest in distinct dairy product packaging solutions.

Key players are further concentrating on changing the dynamics of the dairy industry and introducing innovative packaging products to increase their annual revenues. Further, the rising consumption of dairy products due to increasing awareness about healthy lifestyles is positively impacting the sales of dairy products packaging.

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Key Takeaways from the Dairy Product Packaging Market Report

  • In 2023, the dairy products packaging industry gathered a market value of USD 32.3 billion. From 2018 to 2023, the market expanded at a CAGR of 2.1%.
  • By product type, the F-style steel cans segment is projected to acquire a share of 28.7% in 2024.
  • Based on material type, the steel segment is expected to obtain a 45.5% share of the global market.
  • The United States dairy products packaging industry is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 1.6% through 2034.
  • In Europe, the market in Spain is projected to register a CAGR of 2.1% through 2034.
  • Within Asia Pacific, the dairy product packaging market in India is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 to 2034.

Competitive Landscape

Key players are focusing their efforts on developing new and improved packaging solutions packed with improved functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics. Additionally, players are partnering with universities and research institutions that lead the market with technological advancements in printing techniques, materials, and packaging designs.

Industry participants are targeting new markets with heavy potential as well as obtaining existing players to acquire certain expertise. In tandem with this, players are collaborating with dairy producers and suppliers to secure a significant market share.

Market contenders are offering single-serve options to meet unique preferences and demands for increasing market segments. Furthermore, players are investing in automation and the latest technologies to increase their market share.

Key Players:

  • Mondi Group
  • WestRock Company
  • Bemis Company Inc.
  • CKS Packaging
  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Barry-Wehmiller Companies
  • Nampak Ltd.
  • Airlite Plastics
  • ELOPAK
  • CLONDALKIN Group Holdings
  • Saint-Gobain S.A.
  • Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
  • Stora Enso Oyj
  • Evergreen Packaging
  • Ahlstrom
  • Rexam
  • Huhtamaki Group
  • International Paper Company
  • Consolidated Container Company LLC
  • Tetra Pak
  • Others

Latest Developments in the Diary Products Packaging Market

  • In August 2023, Dow, a global firm for materials science, came into a partnership with Mengniu, which is a leading dairy company in China to introduce an all-polyethylene (PE) yogurt pouch that is developed for recyclability. This innovation invigorated the commitment of both companies to gain a circular economy in China.
  • In November 2023, Mondi, a packaging multinational firm partnered with Skånemejerier, a Swedish dairy co-op to introduce new mono-material packaging that’s easy to segregate and recycle.

Dairy Product Packaging Market by Category

By Type:

  • Bags and Wraps
  • Bottles
  • Cans
  • Cartons and Boxes
  • Cups
  • Films and Wraps
  • Pouches
  • Tubes
  • Others

By Application:

  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Frozen Products
  • Yogurt
  • Cream
  • Butter and Ghee
  • Ice-cream
  • Cultured Products
  • Others

By Material:

  • Glass
  • Metal
  • Paperboard and Paper
  • Plastic
  • Others

By Distribution Channel:

  • eCommerce
  • Specialty Retailers
  • Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Latin America