Pet Food Packaging Market Size, Share & Changing Consumer Behavior Trends 2025-2032

Pet Food Packaging Market Size, Share & Changing Consumer Behavior Trends 2025-2032

According to Fortune Business Insights, The global pet food packaging market size was valued at USD 11.38 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 12.05 billion in 2025 to USD 18.48 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.30% during the forecast period.

Packaging has a crucial role in the pet food industry as a protection against aroma loss and a barrier against external factors, including moisture, oxygen, and light. The rising demand for customized printing and graphic printing to attract pet owners is boosting market growth. As a barrier against external influences such as light, moisture, and oxygen, and protection against aroma loss, packaging plays a vital role in the pet food industry. Dogs, in particular, can use their keen sense of smell to detect changes in food aroma and reject their food long before people notice the spoilage.

Fortune Business Insights™ provides this information in its research report, titled “Pet Food Packaging Market, 2025-2032”.

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List of Key Players Mentioned in the Report:

• Amcor plc (Switzerland)
• Mondi (U.K.)
• Berry Global (U.S.)
• Huhtamaki (Finland)
• Sonoco Products Company (U.S.)
• Crown (U.S.)
• Transcontinental Inc. (Canada)
• Silgan Holdings Inc. (U.S.)
• Winpak (Canada)
• Sealed Air (U.S.)
• American Packaging Corporation (U.S.)
• Constantia Flexibles (Austria)
• ProAmpac (U.S.)

Segmentation:

Plastic Packaging Leads Market with Superior Durability and Preservation Qualities

In terms of material, the market is divided into metal, plastic, and paper & paperboard. Plastic holds the prominent position favored by its high durability and resistance to oxygen, air, dust, and moisture, effectively preserving the organoleptic properties of the packaged food.

Less Messy Nature of Dry Food to Stimulate Segment Expansion

On the basis of food type, the market is segregated into pet treats, wet food, and dry food. The dry food segment accounts for the major pet food packaging market share as dry food does not possess a strong odor, takes considerably less cleanup time, and is less messy.

Bags & Pouches Segment Dominates Due to Durable Attribute

With respect to product type, the market is classified into jars & containers, boxes & cartons, bags & pouches, cans, and others. The bags & pouches segment registers the largest share as bags & pouches can be easily transported and have a durable nature.

More Active Nature of Dogs to Accelerate Segment Expansion

By pet type, the market is categorized into fish, cat, dog, and others. The dog segment captures the largest market share as dogs offer protection to owners, are more active, and can be trained more.

On the regional front, the market is segmented into the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, North America, and Latin America.

Report Coverage

The report provides a comprehensive coverage of the key driving and restraining factors impacting the market growth. In addition, it highlights the latest trends, the COVID-19 pandemic impact, and notable industry developments. Besides this, the report offers vital insights into the strategic initiatives undertaken by market leaders to stand out from the competition.

Drivers and Restraints:

Surging Innovation and the Usage of Smart Packaging in the Pet Food Industry to Fuel Market Growth

Intelligent packaging solutions, including freshness indicators, QR codes, and RFID tags are being deployed increasingly in a frequent manner. Through these technologies, pet owners can access real-time product information with expiration dates, feeding recommendations, and nutritional updates. Thus, these factors are boosting the pet food packaging market growth.

However, issues can be presented by manufacturing packaging products, including containers, bags, and pouches with high barriers, specifically for wet food with renewable sources.

Regional Insights:

Europe Dominates Due to Consistent Surge in Geriatric Population

Europe secures the largest pet food packaging market share. The consistent rise in the geriatric population has resulted in an increase in the number of pet adoptions to enhance the physical and mental health of the pet owner.

Asia Pacific’s market for pet food packaging is witnessing the fastest growth due to the rising younger population.

Competitive Landscape:

Key Companies Leverage Product Innovation Strategies to Broaden Their Portfolio

Berry Global, Sonoco Products Company, Amcor, Huhtamaki, and Sealed Air are some of the prominent companies in the pet food packaging market. Different strategic moves are being adopted by top companies to keep ahead of the competition. Many companies are focusing on innovative pet food packaging solutions for the expansion of their portfolios.

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Key Industry Development:

August 2023 - Mondi collaborated with Fressnapf, one of the leaders for pet supplies, to shift their packaging for dry pet food to a new range of premium mono-material recyclable solutions manufactured by Mondi named FlexiBag Recyclable, Recyclable StandUp Pouches, and BarrierPack Recyclable. The mono-material packaging solutions offer strong barrier properties, protecting fat, moisture, and odor, and they are strong and flexible enough to pack and store.

May 2023 - Berry Global, ExxonMobil, and Peel Plastic Products Ltd. collaborated to incorporate  International Sustainability and Carbon Certificate (ISCC) PLUS certified-circular plastics into pet food packaging. The collaboration includes advanced recycling technologies from ExxonMobil, which processes plastic waste and attributes it to new plastic for food-grade packaging.