Agricultural Packaging Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Material (Plastic, Paper & Paperboard, Glass, and Others), By Product Type (Bags & Pouches, Trays, Bottles, Intermediate Bulk Containers, and Others), By Application (Seeds & Grains, Fertilizers & Pesticides, Silage, Fresh Produce, and Others), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global agricultural packaging market is expanding with the increasing trend of automation. Agricultural packaging is the process of preserving, protecting, and enclosing agricultural produce for their storage, distribution, sale, and use. It emerges as an essential solution for farmers and producers, simplifying the delivery of food with nominal losses.

Agricultural Packaging Market Driver

Increasing Innovations in Farming Process and Growing R&D Activities Drives Market Growth

Rising innovations in the farming process and the growing demand for food drive the market growth. Additionally, the rising use of fertilizers and pesticides in agricultural production and growing R&D activities by manufacturers are boosting the demand for efficient packaging, driving market growth.

• In January 2024, DS Smith collaborated with Nafici Environmental Research (NER) in an extension of its ongoing investment into research and development activities. The collaboration aims to transform second-harvest materials, such as straw and grains, into packaging materials. DS Smith explores the application of pulp developed from unwanted products into sustainability-minded packaging solutions.

Agricultural Packaging Market Restraint

Excessive Packaging and Environmental Concerns May Obstruct Market Growth

While packaging is essential for preserving the quality and efficiency of agricultural products, the excessive packaging of these products contributes to environmental waste and pollution, hampering the market growth. In addition, porous materials such as paperboard may not prevent greens from wilting, obstructing market growth.

Agricultural Packaging Market Opportunity

Rising Initiatives by Key Players in Packaging and Agriculture to Bring New Growth Opportunities

Increasing initiatives by the major players in packaging as well as agricultural production to introduce smart packaging solutions generate profitable growth opportunities.

• In November 2022, Terasol, a large player in agriculture products, collaborated with UFlex and launched a packaging solution with added security features. The innovative packaging product  facelifts the package and prevents it from security risks associated during transit.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Agricultural Packaging Market
• Key Industry Trends
• Regulatory Landscape for the Agricultural Packaging Market
• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)
• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Analysis by Material

Based on material, the market is divided into plastic, paper & paperboard, glass, and others.

Plastic is the dominating material segment. Plastic is strong and can protect agricultural products from damage during storage, shipping, transit, and production. Moreover, the material is lighter than other packaging materials, decreasing fuel usage and emissions.

Paper and paperboard are the second-leading material segment. The material is developed from renewable resources and is highly recyclable, contributing to the segment growth.

Analysis by Product Type

On the basis of product type, the market is subdivided into bags & pouches, trays, bottles, intermediate bulk containers, and others.

The bags & pouches segment is the leading segment. Pouches and bags reduce the environmental impact caused by packaging by conserving resources and decreasing landfill waste. They have a lower carbon footprint during transportation and manufacturing, boosting their growth in agriculture packaging.

The trays segment is the second-leading segment. Trays are widely used for the packaging of fresh produce as they improve the visibility and handling of products, boosting segmental growth.

Analysis by Application

On the basis of application, the market is subdivided into seeds & grains, fertilizers & pesticides, silage, fresh produce, and others.

The seeds & grains segment is the dominating application segment. Seeds and grains are a crucial part of agriculture production, owing to which they are gaining huge traction, driving the segment growth.

Silage is the second-leading application segment. The preservation of fodder for a longer time in the form of silage is practiced in major countries for agricultural production, leading to segmental expansion.

Regional Analysis

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Based on region, the market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Asia Pacific is the dominating region of the global agricultural packaging market. Major countries such as China and India are among the top agricultural-producing countries in the world, further contributing to the market growth.

• According to the International Production Assessment Division, China is the global largest producer of wheat, corn, rice, and potatoes. In 2020-21, the country produced 134 million MT of wheat, 266 million MT of corn, 212 million MT of rice, and 94 million MT of potatoes and other crops in substantial amounts.

Europe's agricultural packaging market will experience significant growth due to the rising initiatives to introduce innovative packaging solutions by major agriculture product manufacturers in the country.

• In March 2022, Syngenta Crop Protection declared the launch of an innovative liquid packaging range, EvoPac. It is designed in collaboration with growers and has an easy connect cap that can considerably reduce operator exposure as well as risks of spills when filling. It is developed in a cross-industry effort by various leading ag-industry companies.

The North America market is analyzed to witness remarkable growth over the forthcoming years. The diverse agricultural landscape in the U.S., along with the cultivation of a wide range of crops and livestock, fueled the demand for versatile packaging solutions, driving market growth.

The Latin America and Middle East & Africa markets are anticipated to experience modest growth owing to the rising demand for cost-effective packaging solutions for fertilizers, chemicals, and fresh produce items.

Key Players Covered

The global agricultural packaging market is fragmented, with the presence of a large number of group and standalone providers.

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• Amcor (Switzerland)
• Sonoco Products Company (U.S.)
• Mondi (China)
• Smurfit Kappa (Ireland)
• Greif, Inc. (U.S.)
• Pactiv LLC (U.S.)
• ProAmpac (U.S.)
• Fiorini International (Italy)
• Zeus Packaging (Ireland)
• International Paper Company (U.S.)

Key Industry Developments

• In November 2023, Yara introduced sustainable packaging developed with at least 30% recycled plastic in Europe. The packaging solutions are designed to boost productivity and efficiency in all the agricultural sectors and decrease food loss and waste.
• In October 2023, Mondi collaborated with Cotesi, a company producing nets, twine, and ropes for the agricultural sector, and introduced a sustainable mulch film alternative. The advantages of kraft mulch are essential in replacing traditional plastic mulch films used by farmers.