Edible Packaging Market - Latest Advancement & Future Trends (2024-2032)

Edible Packaging Market Synopsis:

Edible Packaging Market Size Was Valued at USD 1.9 Billion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 2.91 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 6% From 2024-2032.

The market for edible packaging has slowly grown in recent years because of the increasing global concern for environmental preservation and use of sustainable packaging materials. This type of packaging is recyclable and can be ingested right alongside the contents that it contains, thereby lowering waste. It is being applied in the food and glucoses, beverages, and pharmaceuticals escalating its usage since the control of plastic use is being enhanced. The market is especially driven by the governments’ higher standard on using and manufacturing of plastic products especially those which cannot be recycled.

New ideas in the area of food science and materials science are enabling market growth for edible films and coatings that are sourced from proteins, polysaccharides and lipids. These materials not only offer an eco-friendly solution to the use of regular plastic based packaging techniques but also increase the shelf life of products since these materials act as moisture, oxygen and microbes barriers. Key market stakeholders are now seeking to develop novel and individualized packaging solutions to meet various edible packaging application demands.

Region wise, North America and Europe are the largest consumers involved in the edible packaging market, owing to the significant presence of laws and policies focusing on protection of environment and the rising trend towards green packaging among consumers. Nevertheless, it is predicted that Asia-Pacific region will be the fastest growing region in the forcast period due to raising awareness on environmental concerns and enhancing disposable income for the adoption of superior and environment friendly packaging.

Edible Packaging Market Trend Analysis:

Rising Demand for Plant-Based Edible Packaging Materials

• One new direction in the development of the Edible Packaging Market is the increased use of plant-based materials. Owing to heightened consumer consciousness, vegetal and vegan lifestyles, newer packaging derivatives of natural resources such as seaweed, corn or potato starch are being prepared. These materials are also environmentally friendly but they also possess features which are plus points in today’s society focused on health and organic products. This trend has created the inventions of biodegradable and edible films and coatings for use in preserving foods without using plastics.

Integration of Functional Ingredients in Edible Packaging

• Another trend that is becoming evident in the market is the by functional ingredients in the edible package which serves not only as a packager but also provides value addition for the packaged product. The vitamins, antioxidants and probiotics are being embedded into the packaging to improve nutritional value of food that is contained in the packaging. This innovation is widely used among the consumer in the health and wellness industries since more consumers are interested in other benefits of the products they take. The integration of packaging with functional ingredients is aligning with the growing trend of convenience and healthy foods, giving brands added advantage on their competitors.

Edible Packaging Market Segment Analysis:

Edible Packaging Market Segmented on the basis of Material, End-use, and Region

By Material, Polysaccharides segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period

• The Edible Packaging Market is segmented by material into three key categories: Protein based, polysaccharide based and lipid based materials are some of the examples. Based on casein, whey, or soy protein, all edible packaging types enjoy high nutritional value and good multiple layer barrier properties that are excellent for oxygen-scavenging purposes. Starch, cellulose, pectin and protein-based polymers offer flexibility and are biodegradable in nature which makes them more and more suitable for being an eco friendly substitute of orthodox plastics. Edible packaging film based on waxes and fats is used for its efficient moisture barrier achieved in packaging of fresh and heat sensitive products. Overall these diverse material types meet the various needs of industries and in the process foster development of the edible packaging market.

By End-use, Food and Beverages segment expected to held the largest share

• The Edible Packaging Market is segmented by end-use into two primary categories like Let’s take two industries, namely Food & Beverages and Pharmaceuticals. Food and beverages is a leading segment in the market attributed to growing preference for green packaging solutions that will help to control the use of plastics. A major application of this sector is in snack food, dairy and ready to cook foods where packaging could add convenience and act as a saver. Edible packaging is gradually becoming the new trend in the pharmaceutical industry for forming a protective film around drugs, supplements, and other health improving products as it offers product safety and environmentally friendly features for packaging. Such versatility in the end-use application is partly helpful to advance the size of the market.

Edible Packaging Market Regional Insights:

North America will lead the market in terms of value share over the forecast period.

• The Edible Packaging Market is expected to have a large growth in the forecast period with North America holding the highest market value. This trend is attributed to the growing customer awareness for environmentally friendly packing materials including food and beverages sector. Ongoing policies for ban on use of plastics and innovations in edible coatings are adding to the market growth in the region. North American companies are also shifting their attention towards packaging products with new sources of unprocessed plant-based and bio-degradable packaging materials attract health-aware consumer segments as well as environmentally consciousness segments.

Active Key Players in the Edible Packaging Market:

• Monosol LLC (U.S.)
• JRF Technology (U.S.)
• Evoware (U.S.)
• Tipa Corp. (Israel)
• Nagase America (U.S.)
• Notpla Ltd. (U.K.)
• Avani (Indonesia)
• Wikicell Designs (U.S.)
• Amtrex Nature Care Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• EnviGreen Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (India)
• Regeno Bio-Bags (India)
• Devro Plc (U.K.)
• Apeel Sciences (U.S.)
• Coolhaus (U.S.)
• Do Eat (Belgium)
• Ecoactive (U.S.)
• Mantrose UK Ltd. (U.K.)
• Tomorrow Machine (Sweden)
• Lactips (France), 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: Edible Packaging Market by Material
 4.1 Edible Packaging Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 4.2 Edible Packaging Market Overview
 4.3 Protein
  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 Protein: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.4 Polysaccharides
  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 Polysaccharides: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 4.5 Lipid
  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 Lipid: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 5: Edible Packaging Market by End-use
 5.1 Edible Packaging Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
 5.2 Edible Packaging Market Overview
 5.3 Food & Beverages
  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 Food & Beverages: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
 5.4 Pharmaceuticals
  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 Pharmaceuticals: Geographic Segmentation Analysis

Chapter 6: Company Profiles and Competitive Analysis
 6.1 Competitive Landscape
  6.1.1 Competitive Benchmarking
  6.1.2 Edible 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 MONOSOL LLC (U.S.)
  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 JRF TECHNOLOGY (U.S.)
 6.4 EVOWARE (U.S.)
 6.5 TIPA CORP. (ISRAEL)
 6.6 NAGASE AMERICA (U.S.)
 6.7 NOTPLA LTD. (U.K.)
 6.8 AVANI (INDONESIA)
 6.9 WIKICELL DESIGNS (U.S.)
 6.10 AMTREX NATURE CARE PVT. LTD. (INDIA)
 6.11 ENVIGREEN BIOTECH PVT. LTD. (INDIA)
 6.12 REGENO BIO-BAGS (INDIA)
 6.13 DEVRO PLC (U.K.)
 6.14 APEEL SCIENCES (U.S.)
 6.15 COOLHAUS (U.S.)
 6.16 DO EAT (BELGIUM)
 6.17 ECOACTIVE (U.S.)
 6.18 MANTROSE UK LTD. (U.K.)
 6.19 TOMORROW MACHINE (SWEDEN)
 6.20 LACTIPS (FRANCE)
 6.21 OTHER ACTIVE PLAYERS

Chapter 7: Global Edible Packaging Market By Region
 7.1 Overview
 7.2. North America Edible 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 Material
  7.2.4.1 Protein
  7.2.4.2 Polysaccharides
  7.2.4.3 Lipid
  7.2.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-use
  7.2.5.1 Food & Beverages
  7.2.5.2 Pharmaceuticals
  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 Edible 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 Material
  7.3.4.1 Protein
  7.3.4.2 Polysaccharides
  7.3.4.3 Lipid
  7.3.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-use
  7.3.5.1 Food & Beverages
  7.3.5.2 Pharmaceuticals
  7.3.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.3.6.1 Russia
  7.3.6.2 Bulgaria
  7.3.6.3 The Czech Republic
  7.3.6.4 Hungary
  7.3.6.5 Poland
  7.3.6.6 Romania
  7.3.6.7 Rest of Eastern Europe
 7.4. Western Europe Edible 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 Material
  7.4.4.1 Protein
  7.4.4.2 Polysaccharides
  7.4.4.3 Lipid
  7.4.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-use
  7.4.5.1 Food & Beverages
  7.4.5.2 Pharmaceuticals
  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 The Netherlands
  7.4.6.5 Italy
  7.4.6.6 Spain
  7.4.6.7 Rest of Western Europe
 7.5. Asia Pacific Edible 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 Material
  7.5.4.1 Protein
  7.5.4.2 Polysaccharides
  7.5.4.3 Lipid
  7.5.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-use
  7.5.5.1 Food & Beverages
  7.5.5.2 Pharmaceuticals
  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 Edible 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 Material
  7.6.4.1 Protein
  7.6.4.2 Polysaccharides
  7.6.4.3 Lipid
  7.6.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-use
  7.6.5.1 Food & Beverages
  7.6.5.2 Pharmaceuticals
  7.6.6 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
  7.6.6.1 Turkiye
  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 Edible 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 Material
  7.7.4.1 Protein
  7.7.4.2 Polysaccharides
  7.7.4.3 Lipid
  7.7.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By End-use
  7.7.5.1 Food & Beverages
  7.7.5.2 Pharmaceuticals
  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