The global contract packaging market reached $63 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow to $103 billion by 2028, driven by increased demand from food and beverage companies, ready-to-eat product trends, and eco-friendly packaging innovations.
- Global contract packaging market size was US$ 63.0 billion in 2022
- Expected growth to US$ 103.0 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 8.54%
- Food and beverage industry is primary driver, fueled by demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) products and busy consumer lifestyles
- GMP certification and FDA approval enable contract packagers to serve wider industries and expand market reach
- Environment-friendly packaging options emerging as significant growth catalyst for the industry
Contract manufacturing and packaging are a market on the rise. Contract services are often the first step on an emerging brand's journey from product development in the garage to fully-fledged brand or consumer packaged goods company. After that, contract services becomine a needed partner as brands grow their business and develop new products.
The “Contract Packaging Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028”, available at Research and Markets: The World’s Largest Market Research Store provides noteworthy insights.
The forecast reports the global contract packaging market size reached US$ 63.0 billion in 2022. The market is expected to grow to US$ 103.0 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of 8.54%.
Reasons behind the growth
Part of this growth the report attributes to how “contract packaging companies work with product managers and manufacturers." It says they "consult, plan, customize, and execute the process according to the timeline.”
The report further explains that the food & beverage industry is increasingly employing contract manufacturers and packagers to mitigate expected growth. Food & beverage is experiencing escalating demand for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products to accommodate lifestyles that are becoming more and more hectic and busy. Also noted is that the introduction of environment-friendly packaging options is also expected to strengthen the growth of the market.
Contract manufacturers and contract packagers seeking to make a change in their processes and industry focuses might consider the following. Gain certifications and make further changes to your facility to become GMP-certified and FDA-approved. Such efforts will open doors to a wider range of industries they can serve, notably the food & beverage market.
The document also examines the competitive landscape of the industry and the profiles of key contract manufacturing and packaging facilities.
Keep an eye out for the “State of the Industry Report.” Additional information for this last year provides a better understanding of the future direction of the industry. It also dives into how this may affect decision-making within the contract manufacturing and packaging industry for 2024.
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