Food Trays And Bowls Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Food Trays and Bowls Market Report is Segmented by Product (Trays, Bowls), Material (Rigid Plastic, Plastic Foam (EPS), Paperboard, Molded Fiber), Application (Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Prepared Food, Baked Goods, Fresh Produce, Other Food) and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The Market Sizes and Values are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

Food Trays And Bowls Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Food Trays And Bowls Market Size

Food Trays And Bowls Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 10.79 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 15.32 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 7.26 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Food Trays And Bowls Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Food Trays And Bowls Market Analysis

The Food Trays And Bowls Market size is estimated at USD 10.79 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 15.32 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.26% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging solutions drives the demand for biodegradable and compostable food trays and bowls. The growth in meal kit services, takeout, and food delivery has increased the demand for convenient and portable packaging solutions.

  • Restaurants, convenience stores, caterers, and even online meal delivery services are transitioning from traditional materials like paperboard, Styrofoam, and aluminum to plastic trays. This shift is driven by the growing popularity of ready-made meals, a trend fueled by socioeconomic advancements and evolving lifestyles.
  • Consumer demand for easily accessible fresh and frozen foods and dried fruits propels the food trays and bowls market. As consumers grow increasingly environmentally conscious, they fuel the demand for eco-friendly food trays and bowls crafted from sustainable materials like bioplastics and recycled paper. Other driving factors include their visual appeal and user-friendliness.
  • With the rising consumption of packaged foods, the food trays market is poised for growth. The growing emphasis on portion control has increased the demand for food trays and bowls designed for accurate meal portioning. An increasing consumer focus on processed and specialty foods further amplifies this potential.
  • The food tray market shows growth potential due to increasing packaged food consumption. The consumer shift toward processed and specialty foods drives the demand for food trays and bowls, and the need for moisture-proof and spill-proof packaging solutions contributes to the increased demand.
  • However, the growing focus on plastic reduction and the development of durable food packaging across distribution channels may restrict the plastic food tray market's growth. Additionally, rising consumer preference for fiber and plant-based ready meal trays limits the market's expansion.

Food Trays And Bowls Industry Overview

The Food Trays and Bowls Market is fragmented, with major players like Amcor PLC, Sonoco Products Company, DS Smith PLC, Mondi PLC, and Ball Corporation, among others. Players in the market are adopting strategies such as partnerships, mergers, innovations, investments, company expansion, and acquisitions to enhance their product offerings and gain sustainable competitive advantage.

Food Trays And Bowls Market Leaders

  1. Amcor PLC

  2. DS Smith PLC

  3. Sonoco Products Company

  4. Ball Corporation

  5. Mondi PLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Food Trays And Bowls Market Concentration
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Food Trays And Bowls Market News

  • October 2024: Yangi AB unveiled a dry-formed fiber-based food tray designed to replace traditional plastic trays in the food industry. This packaging solution serves multiple applications, including ready meals, meat packaging, and takeaway containers, meeting the increasing demand for environmentally sustainable food packaging products.
  • March 2024: AptarGroup, Inc.'s Food Protection division received the North American license to manufacture and distribute the Halopack Tray. The Aptar Halopack tray uses recycled cardboard and minimal removable film for packaging fresh, frozen, reheatable, grab-and-go, and oven-able food products. The packaging can be recycled through standard cardboard streams after removing the film.

Food Trays And Bowls Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET DYANMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increasing Demand for Ready-to-Eat and Online Food Delivery
    • 5.1.2 Surge in Number of Cafes and Quick Service Restaurants
  • 5.2 Market Restraint
    • 5.2.1 Stringent Regulations Pertaining to Food Packaging

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Product
    • 6.1.1 Tray
    • 6.1.2 Bowl
  • 6.2 By Material
    • 6.2.1 Rigid Plastic
    • 6.2.2 Plastic Foam (EPS)
    • 6.2.3 Paperboard
    • 6.2.4 Molded Fiber
  • 6.3 By Application
    • 6.3.1 Meat, Poultry & Seafood
    • 6.3.2 Prepared Food
    • 6.3.3 Baked Goods
    • 6.3.4 Fresh Produce
    • 6.3.5 Other Food
  • 6.4 By Geography***
    • 6.4.1 North America
    • 6.4.2 Europe
    • 6.4.3 Asia
    • 6.4.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 6.4.5 Latin America
    • 6.4.6 Middle East and Africa

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Company Profiles
    • 7.1.1 Sonoco Products Company
    • 7.1.2 Amcor PLC
    • 7.1.3 DS Smith PLC
    • 7.1.4 Mondi PLC
    • 7.1.5 Tray-Pak Corporation
    • 7.1.6 Ball Corporation
    • 7.1.7 Novolex
    • 7.1.8 Huhtamaki Group
    • 7.1.9 Stora Enso Oyj
    • 7.1.10 Pactiv LLC
    • 7.1.11 Henry Molded Products, Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

8. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

9. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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***In the final study, 'Asia, Australia and New Zealand' will be studied together as 'Asia-Pacific'
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Food Trays And Bowls Industry Segmentation

The Food Trays and Bowls Market study tracks the revenue of trays and bowls primarily sold for various food applications. The study will focus on consumption trends and demand estimates across the globe. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports market estimations and growth rates during the forecast period.

The Food Trays and Bowls Market is segmented by product (trays, bowls), material (rigid plastic, plastic foam (eps), paperboard, molded fiber), application (meat, poultry & seafood, prepared food, baked goods, fresh produce, other food) and by geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and values are provided in terms of value (USD Billion) for all the above segments.

By Product Tray
Bowl
By Material Rigid Plastic
Plastic Foam (EPS)
Paperboard
Molded Fiber
By Application Meat, Poultry & Seafood
Prepared Food
Baked Goods
Fresh Produce
Other Food
By Geography*** North America
Europe
Asia
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Food Trays And Bowls Market Research FAQs

How big is the Food Trays And Bowls Market?

The Food Trays And Bowls Market size is expected to reach USD 10.79 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 7.26% to reach USD 15.32 billion by 2030.

What is the current Food Trays And Bowls Market size?

In 2025, the Food Trays And Bowls Market size is expected to reach USD 10.79 billion.

Who are the key players in Food Trays And Bowls Market?

Amcor PLC, DS Smith PLC, Sonoco Products Company, Ball Corporation and Mondi PLC are the major companies operating in the Food Trays And Bowls Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Food Trays And Bowls Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Food Trays And Bowls Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Food Trays And Bowls Market.

What years does this Food Trays And Bowls Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Food Trays And Bowls Market size was estimated at USD 10.01 billion. The report covers the Food Trays And Bowls Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Food Trays And Bowls Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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