Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Synopsis

Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Size Was Valued at USD 24 Billion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 38.3 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 7.23% From 2024-2032.

The active and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) industry is a key sector of the food and beverages market, which deals with crucial technologies that help to increase the shelf life and improve the quality of easily spoilt food items. As for the two types of packaging, active packaging uses substances, which have an effect on the packaged food during storage, including oxygen absorbers and moisture absorbers; and map involves replacing the air in the package with a more suitable gas mixture, preferred by carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen. These plastic packaging solutions assist in slowing down microbial activity, preventing oxidation, and preserving food products to meet consumers concerns of products that last longer and of higher quality.

• PMA is influenced by several factors such as; The advancement in package technology for creating active & modified atmosphere packaging, a growing reference of convenience & processed foods worldwide, the growth of food safety consciousness and the demands of environmentally sustainable packages. Along with increased demand for healthy foods and products, customer concern regarding product shelf life, manufacturers are opting for better packaging methods and techniques. Also, the rapidly increasing e-commerce market and online grocery services are adding to the demand for versatile packaging that can survive carton and other damages and turbulence, which makes the active and MAP packaging crucial in the logistics chain.
• In the future, the active and modified atmosphere packaging market will sustain its growth trend, and there exists considerable prospects for development in different sections of the world. The Asia-Pacific region is predicted to show significant growth because of the factors such as urbanization, changing lifestyles and improved disposable incomes that leads to the consumption of packaged foods. In addition, ongoing developments of packaging type and technology including biodegradable films and smart packages are expected to present opportunities in the market. Since sustainability is increasingly becoming an essential aspect in the packaging market, active and modified atmosphere packaging is poised to continue catering for the ever demanding customer needs while at the same time responding to concerns of sustainability. 

Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Trend Analysis

Increasing Demand for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

• One most apparent trend with respect to the global active and modified atmosphere packaging market is the increasing concern of individuals toward environment friendly packaging systems. Therefore, this paper examines the effects of incorporating biodegradable materials in packaging due to its relevance in an environmentally conscious world. Businesses then adapt by creating new and better packaging systems that use renewable materials and recyclable item. This serves not only a positive impact to the brand but also it goes hand in hand with environmental awareness consumers thereby leading to the market’s sustainable development.

Adoption of Smart Packaging Technologies

• The fourth is a marked movement towards smart packaging technologies that improve on the applications of the active as well as the modified atmosphere packaging. These technologies include indicators and sensors which conform the state of packed products in terms of quality and freshness, such information being useful to manufacturers and consumers. Simple but efficient mechanisms incorporated into smart packaging can provide users with information about changes in temperature, humidity, or concentration of gases thus maintaining the best storage conditions and minimizing the amounts of spoiled food. In the light of the growing trend of digitalization and automation in the food and beverage industry, incorporation of smart packaging solutions to the active and modified atmosphere packaging market is expected to spearhead positive changes that will enhance the safety and convenience of foods to the consumer.

Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Segment Analysis:

Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market is segmented on the basis of Application, and Material Type

By Application, Poultry& Seafood segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period

• The active and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is used in various food segment for meeting specific needs such as for meat, poultry, seafood, dairy product, fruits & vegetables, bakery & confectionery, processed food products and others. Meat, poultry and seafood industries are some of the largest users of MAP, since meat in particular needs efficient preservation to prevent spoilage and to remain appetizing for as long as possible. In the same way, dairy products by applying modified atmosphere techniques that favors protection against microbial activities and oxidation. MAP also positively impacts the shelf life of fruits and vegetables since specific proportions of the gases improve the fruit’s enzymatic actions and inhibit microbial deterioration. Active packaging systems within the scope of the bakery and confectionery sectors are used to retain texture and, more importantly, taste, whereas for processed foods, MAP is employed to maintain food safety and integrity during storage and distribution. Due to the changing consumer base preference system towards fresher and longer lasting products, active and modified atmosphere packaging becomes ideal in such diverse uses, underlining its importance in the food sector.

By Material Type, Polyethylene segment expected to held the largest share

• In the active and modified atmosphere packaging market, the type of material exerts a major influence on the application and efficiency of the packaging materials for different purposes. Some of the more frequently employed polymers are polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (PA), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), of which each possess specific characteristics that respond to the packaging requirements. For example, polyethylene is used for its ability to stretch or be flexible and its resistance to moisture, similarly, polypropylene for strength and transparency. For more, intensified use of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) oriented to their high barrier characteristics, which contribute to preserving the modified atmosphere inside the package and the prolonged storage of perishable goods. Choosing the right material is critical for the working of active and modified atmospheric package to help make the food and other related products attractive and safe to use as planned by the manufacturers.

Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Regional Insights:

Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging market

• Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region represents the biggest consumption ground for the active and modified atmosphere packaging due to the elevating rates of urbanization, shift in the consumer’s daily life, and the rising concern for convenience foods in the Asia-Pacific region. The increasing population and customer’s buying power has result to increased market for processed food products thereby creating demand for new packaging materials that will aid in providing shelf life of the products. Moreover, it has several large food & beverages industry players are emerging in the region and they are starting adopting high quality and technological packaging solutions to meet the customer demand for safety and freshness. With the increase in e-commerce and especially in countries such as China and India, there is expected to be a rise of increased use of active and modified atmosphere packaging thus enhancing the position of the Asia-Pacific region as a leading market in this category.

Active Key Players in the Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market

• Amcor Limited (Switzerland)
• LINPAC Packaging Limited (England)
• Bemis Company Inc. (USA)
• Berry Plastics Corporation (USA)
• Coveris Holdings S.A (USA)
• Winpak Limited Company (Canada)
• Sealed Air Corporation (USA)
• ULMA Packaging S. Coop (Spain)
• Ilapak International, S.A. (Italy), and other Active Players.

Chapter 1: Introduction
 1.1 Scope and Coverage

Chapter 2:Executive Summary

Chapter 3: Market Landscape
 3.1 Market Dynamics
  3.1.1 Drivers
  3.1.2 Restraints
  3.1.3 Opportunities
  3.1.4 Challenges
 3.2 Market Trend Analysis
 3.3 PESTLE Analysis
 3.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
 3.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
 3.6 Ecosystem
 3.7 Regulatory Landscape
 3.8 Price Trend Analysis
 3.9 Patent Analysis
 3.10 Technology Evolution
 3.11 Investment Pockets
 3.12 Import-Export Analysis

Chapter 4: Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market by Application
 4.1 Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 4.2 Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Overview
 4.3 Meat
  4.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.3.4 Meat: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.4 Poultry& Seafood
  4.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.4.4 Poultry& Seafood: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.5 Dairy Products
  4.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.5.4 Dairy Products: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.6 Fruits & Vegetables
  4.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.6.4 Fruits & Vegetables: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.7 Bakery & Confectionery
  4.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.7.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.7.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.7.4 Bakery & Confectionery: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.8 Processed Food Products
  4.8.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.8.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.8.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.8.4 Processed Food Products: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.9 Others
  4.9.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  4.9.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  4.9.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  4.9.4 Others: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 5: Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market by Material Type
 5.1 Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 5.2 Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Overview
 5.3 Polyethylene
  5.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.3.4 Polyethylene: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.4 Polyvinyl Chloride
  5.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.4.4 Polyvinyl Chloride: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.5 Polypropylene
  5.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.5.4 Polypropylene: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.6 Polyamide
  5.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.6.4 Polyamide: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.7 Polyethylene Terephthalate
  5.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.7.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.7.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.7.4 Polyethylene Terephthalate: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.8 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
  5.8.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.8.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.8.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.8.4 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.9 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  5.9.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.9.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.9.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.9.4 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.10 Others
  5.10.1 Introduction and Market Overview
  5.10.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
  5.10.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  5.10.4 Others : Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 6: Company Profiles and Competitive Analysis
 6.1 Competitive Landscape
  6.1.1 Competitive Benchmarking
  6.1.2 Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market Share by Manufacturer (2023)
  6.1.3 Industry BCG Matrix
  6.1.4 Heat Map Analysis
  6.1.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
  
 6.2 AMCOR LIMITED (SWITZERLAND)
  6.2.1 Company Overview
  6.2.2 Key Executives
  6.2.3 Company Snapshot
  6.2.4 Role of the Company in the Market
  6.2.5 Sustainability and Social Responsibility
  6.2.6 Operating Business Segments
  6.2.7 Product Portfolio
  6.2.8 Business Performance
  6.2.9 Key Strategic Moves and Recent Developments
  6.2.10 SWOT Analysis
 6.3 LINPAC PACKAGING LIMITED (ENGLAND)
 6.4 BEMIS COMPANY INC (USA)
 6.5 BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION (USA)
 6.6 COVERIS HOLDINGS S A (USA)
 6.7 WINPAK LIMITED COMPANY (CANADA)
 6.8 SEALED AIR CORPORATION (USA)
 6.9 ULMA PACKAGING S COOP (SPAIN)
 6.10 ILAPAK INTERNATIONAL S A (ITALY)
 6.11 OTHER ACTIVE PLAYERS

Chapter 7: Global Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market By Region
 7.1 Overview
 7.2. North America Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market
  7.2.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.2.2 Top Key Companies
  7.2.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.2.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
  7.2.4.1 Meat
  7.2.4.2 Poultry& Seafood
  7.2.4.3 Dairy Products
  7.2.4.4 Fruits & Vegetables
  7.2.4.5 Bakery & Confectionery
  7.2.4.6 Processed Food Products
  7.2.4.7 Others
  7.2.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
  7.2.5.1 Polyethylene
  7.2.5.2 Polyvinyl Chloride
  7.2.5.3 Polypropylene
  7.2.5.4 Polyamide
  7.2.5.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
  7.2.5.6 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
  7.2.5.7 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  7.2.5.8 Others
  7.2.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.2.6.1 US
  7.2.6.2 Canada
  7.2.6.3 Mexico
 7.3. Eastern Europe Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market
  7.3.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.3.2 Top Key Companies
  7.3.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.3.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
  7.3.4.1 Meat
  7.3.4.2 Poultry& Seafood
  7.3.4.3 Dairy Products
  7.3.4.4 Fruits & Vegetables
  7.3.4.5 Bakery & Confectionery
  7.3.4.6 Processed Food Products
  7.3.4.7 Others
  7.3.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
  7.3.5.1 Polyethylene
  7.3.5.2 Polyvinyl Chloride
  7.3.5.3 Polypropylene
  7.3.5.4 Polyamide
  7.3.5.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
  7.3.5.6 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
  7.3.5.7 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  7.3.5.8 Others
  7.3.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.3.6.1 Bulgaria
  7.3.6.2 The Czech Republic
  7.3.6.3 Hungary
  7.3.6.4 Poland
  7.3.6.5 Romania
  7.3.6.6 Rest of Eastern Europe
 7.4. Western Europe Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market
  7.4.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.4.2 Top Key Companies
  7.4.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.4.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
  7.4.4.1 Meat
  7.4.4.2 Poultry& Seafood
  7.4.4.3 Dairy Products
  7.4.4.4 Fruits & Vegetables
  7.4.4.5 Bakery & Confectionery
  7.4.4.6 Processed Food Products
  7.4.4.7 Others
  7.4.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
  7.4.5.1 Polyethylene
  7.4.5.2 Polyvinyl Chloride
  7.4.5.3 Polypropylene
  7.4.5.4 Polyamide
  7.4.5.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
  7.4.5.6 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
  7.4.5.7 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  7.4.5.8 Others
  7.4.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.4.6.1 Germany
  7.4.6.2 UK
  7.4.6.3 France
  7.4.6.4 Netherlands
  7.4.6.5 Italy
  7.4.6.6 Russia
  7.4.6.7 Spain
  7.4.6.8 Rest of Western Europe
 7.5. Asia Pacific Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market
  7.5.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.5.2 Top Key Companies
  7.5.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.5.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
  7.5.4.1 Meat
  7.5.4.2 Poultry& Seafood
  7.5.4.3 Dairy Products
  7.5.4.4 Fruits & Vegetables
  7.5.4.5 Bakery & Confectionery
  7.5.4.6 Processed Food Products
  7.5.4.7 Others
  7.5.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
  7.5.5.1 Polyethylene
  7.5.5.2 Polyvinyl Chloride
  7.5.5.3 Polypropylene
  7.5.5.4 Polyamide
  7.5.5.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
  7.5.5.6 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
  7.5.5.7 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  7.5.5.8 Others
  7.5.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.5.6.1 China
  7.5.6.2 India
  7.5.6.3 Japan
  7.5.6.4 South Korea
  7.5.6.5 Malaysia
  7.5.6.6 Thailand
  7.5.6.7 Vietnam
  7.5.6.8 The Philippines
  7.5.6.9 Australia
  7.5.6.10 New Zealand
  7.5.6.11 Rest of APAC
 7.6. Middle East & Africa Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market
  7.6.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.6.2 Top Key Companies
  7.6.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.6.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
  7.6.4.1 Meat
  7.6.4.2 Poultry& Seafood
  7.6.4.3 Dairy Products
  7.6.4.4 Fruits & Vegetables
  7.6.4.5 Bakery & Confectionery
  7.6.4.6 Processed Food Products
  7.6.4.7 Others
  7.6.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
  7.6.5.1 Polyethylene
  7.6.5.2 Polyvinyl Chloride
  7.6.5.3 Polypropylene
  7.6.5.4 Polyamide
  7.6.5.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
  7.6.5.6 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
  7.6.5.7 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  7.6.5.8 Others
  7.6.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.6.6.1 Turkey
  7.6.6.2 Bahrain
  7.6.6.3 Kuwait
  7.6.6.4 Saudi Arabia
  7.6.6.5 Qatar
  7.6.6.6 UAE
  7.6.6.7 Israel
  7.6.6.8 South Africa
 7.7. South America Active and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Market
  7.7.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
  7.7.2 Top Key Companies
  7.7.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
  7.7.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
  7.7.4.1 Meat
  7.7.4.2 Poultry& Seafood
  7.7.4.3 Dairy Products
  7.7.4.4 Fruits & Vegetables
  7.7.4.5 Bakery & Confectionery
  7.7.4.6 Processed Food Products
  7.7.4.7 Others
  7.7.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
  7.7.5.1 Polyethylene
  7.7.5.2 Polyvinyl Chloride
  7.7.5.3 Polypropylene
  7.7.5.4 Polyamide
  7.7.5.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate
  7.7.5.6 Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol
  7.7.5.7 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  7.7.5.8 Others
  7.7.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.7.6.1 Brazil
  7.7.6.2 Argentina
  7.7.6.3 Rest of SA

Chapter 8 Analyst Viewpoint and Conclusion
8.1 Recommendations and Concluding Analysis
8.2 Potential Market Strategies

Chapter 9 Research Methodology
9.1 Research Process
9.2 Primary Research
9.3 Secondary Research