Egg Carton Market

Egg Carton Market Overview for 2024 to 2034

The egg carton market is estimated to be USD 2,074.1 million in 2024. From 2024 to 2034, the market is expected to progress at a consistent clip, registering a CAGR of 2.9%. By 2034, the egg carton market is anticipated to have reached USD 2,760.5 million.

Attributes	Details
Egg Carton Market Value for 2024	USD 2,074.1 million
Projected Market Value for 2034	USD 2,760.5 million
Value-based CAGR of Market for 2024 to 2034	2.9%

Egg Carton Market Analysis

• With egg consumption rates showing no signs of slowing down, the need for egg packaging is ever-present, and the egg carton market is being bolstered.
• Eggs are fragile, and to ensure eggs do not break in transport, there is demand for egg cartons made from rigid material.
• Poultry industry is developing rapidly, leading to enhanced egg production and more need for egg cartons.
• Convenient packaging solutions are being sought by suppliers in the food & beverage industry, and egg cartons are one such convenient solution being implemented widely by them.
• While egg cartons provide a safety net for eggs, they are still a lightweight solution. With the inclination of the packaging industry towards lightweight packaging materials, the egg carton market is benefitting.

Egg Carton Industry Trends

• Adoption of eggetarian diets is focusing more on eggs and thus increasing the demand for egg cartons.
• As packaging companies move towards adopting eco-friendly material, egg cartons made from molded fiber are increasingly preferred by end users.
• To further ensure the safety of eggs, manufacturers produce egg cartons with shock and stress-absorbing material.
• Recycled paper is a sustainable but still low-cost avenue for producing egg cartons, and the demand for these cartons is rising.
• Vegetarian and vegan trends eat into the demand for egg cartons. As the number of vegetarian and vegan people grows, a significant portion of the population is cut off from the consumer base.
• Plastic is still the material that the manufacturer chooses for egg cartons. However, growing dissension about the use of plastic has increased the difficulty of obtaining the material, slowing production and restraining market growth.
• While the acceleration of the egg packaging market is beneficial to the demand for egg cartons, alternative methods of packaging for eggs, such as homemade solutions, crates, and others, restrain the market's growth.

Category-wise Outlook

Plastic is still the predominant material used in the production of egg cartons. Hinged cartons rule the roost in the closure-type segment.

Rigidity Provided by Plastic Sees the Use of the Material to Continue Growing Strong in the Manufacture of Egg Cartons

White Egg Carton is expected to account for 61.7% of the market share by light type in 2024. Some of the factors influencing the progress of plastic in egg carton production are:

• Plastic has proven its worth in safeguarding eggs and is thus still the material of choice for a considerable number of manufacturers and end users.
• While eco-friendly packaging solutions are on the rise, there are still shortages in raw materials and equipment for their production. Plastic is thus the predominant material in egg cartons.

Attributes	Details
Top Material Type	Plastic
Market Share (2024)	60.3%

Safety Provided by Hinged Boxes Sees them Top the Closure Type Segment

Hinged egg cartons are anticipated to account for 67.2% of the market share by product in 2024. Some of the reasons for the progress of light boxes are:

• Hinged egg cartons provide enhanced safety to eggs, with the hinges in between individual eggs preventing them from clashing, and are thus immensely popular in egg packaging.
• Hinged egg cartons being available in different sizes is helping the product penetrate deeper as an egg packaging solution.

Attributes	Details
Top Closure Type	Hinged
Market Share (2024)	67.1%

Country-Wise Analysis

Eggs are playing an important role in satiating the considerable food needs of the ever-growing Asian population. Thus, packaging solutions for eggs, such as egg cartons, are getting propelled in the region.

Eggs, being a part of many traditional dishes in European cuisine, are helping the egg carton market’s purpose in Europe. The growing poultry farming sector in the region also contributes to the market’s increased demand.

Countries	CAGR (2024 to 2034)
Spain	2.5%
India	5.5%
France	1.9%
China	4.4%
Thailand	3.9%

Popularity of Paper-based Packaging in Spain Molds the Demand for Egg Cartons in Spain

The CAGR of the market for the forecast period in Spain is anticipated to be 2.5%. Some of the factors influencing the growth of the market in the country are:

• Paper manufacturing facilities are expanding throughout Spain. For example, Huhtamaki’s facility in Nunes expanded in November 2022. Thus, paper-based egg cartons are flourishing in the country.
• Consumer propensity in Spain to try out varied cuisines benefits the egg carton market.

Government Initiatives Advocating Consumption of Eggs Leads to the Market Thriving in India

The market is expected to have a CAGR of 5.5% in India through 2034. Some of the factors responsible for the growth of the market are:

• Egg consumption is being encouraged in India through ad campaigns and government initiatives. Thus, the egg carton market is progressing solidly in the country.
• India’s significant vegetarian population is turning eggetarain in droves as fitness culture rises in the country. Knowledge about the benefits provided by eggs is driving fitness enthusiasts to add the product to their diets, increasing the consumer base for the market.

Egg Cartons Made from Recycled Material Winning Over Consumers in Thailand

The market is expected to progress at a CAGR of 3.9% in Thailand for the forecast period. Some factors influencing the progress are:

• Egg cartons made from recycled material are increasingly being produced in Thailand. For example, in January 2024, CP Food launched its egg carton made from 100% recycled material in the country.
• Eggs are a common fixture of several local dishes in Thailand, and thus, egg carton demand in the country is not abating.

China’s Considerable Food and Beverage Industry Proving Conducive to the Growth of the Market

The market is expected to progress at a CAGR of 4.4% in China throughout the forecast period. Some factors influencing the progress are:

• China’s humongous population drives up the need for food and beverages significantly in the country. The continuing upward trajectory of the food and beverage sector in China helps the egg carton industry’s prospects in the country.
• Government encouragement for sustainable packaging solutions in China is leading to egg cartons made from molded fiber increased sales in the country.

Eggs Being an Important Part of French Cuisine Benefits the Market in France

The market is expected to progress at a CAGR of 1.9% in France. Some factors influencing the progress are:

• Eggs find pride in their place in French cuisine, and their consumption is encouraged in households. Thus, egg packaging like egg cartons is seeing continuing demand in the country.
• Popularity of biodegradable packaging solutions in France is increasing the demand for biodegradable egg cartons in the country.

Competitive Landscape in the Egg Carton Market

The egg carton market landscape is dotted with several small-scale players. The business of manufacturing egg cartons is no longer limited to factories, and startup culture is strong in the industry.

Market players are concentrated on the development of newer and low-cost sustainable materials. Collaboration between market players is common in the market.

Recent Developments in the Egg Carton Market

• In November 2023, Huhtamaki launched egg packaging made from molded fiber in the United States.
• In March 2022, the Ovotherm Egg Cartons were launched by Ovotherm International Handels GmbH, which are 100% recyclable.
• At the 2022 International Production and Processing Expo, Tekni-Plex launched an upgraded Dolco ProPlus egg carton, now made from recycled material.
• In July 2021, Huhtamaki launched its plastic-free egg carton in Europe named Futuro. The carton is designed specifically for cooked colored eggs.
• In 2021, Millstone Farm and Organics launched the reusable egg carton program.

Key Companies in the Egg Carton Market

• Dispak UK
• DFM Packaging Solutions
• MyPak Packaging
• EP Europack
• Sanovo Technology Group
• Ovotherm International Handels GmbH
• Primapack SAE

 Key Coverage in the Egg Carton Market Report

• Egg Carton Market Size and Industry Share Analysis
• Egg Carton Market Forecast Assessment
• Egg Carton in Egg Packaging Market Value Share Analysis
• Egg Carton and Tray Comparative Growth Analysis
• Molded Fiber Egg Carton Recent Trends Coverage
• Egg Carton Labelling Analysis

Key Segments

By Material:

• Molded Fiber
• Plastic
  • Polystrene
  • PET
  • Other Plastics
• Paper

By Capacity:

• Up to 4 Eggs
• 4 to 6 Eggs
• More than 6 Eggs

By Closure Type:

• Hinged
• Removable

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• South Asia
• East Asia
• Oceania
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Frequently Asked Questions

How Big is the Egg Carton Market?

The size of the egg carton market is estimated to be USD 2,074.1 million in 2024.

At What Rate is the Egg Carton Market Expected to Grow?

The egg carton market is expected to increase at a CAGR of 2.9% over the forecast period.

What is the Scope of Egg Carton in India?

The egg carton market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.5% in India from 2024 to 2034.

What is the Forecast of the Egg Carton Market?

The egg carton market is forecasted to have reached a size of USD 2,760.5 million by 2034.

What are the Trends in the Egg Carton Industry?

Molded fiber egg cartons and a rise in the number of eggetarians are two trends in the egg carton industry.

Who are the Key Companies in the Egg Carton Market?

Dispak UK, DFM Packaging Solutions, MyPak Packaging, and EP Europack are some of the prominent companies in the egg carton market.

What is the Top Closure Type in the Egg Carton Market?

Hinged is the top closure type in the egg carton market, with an estimated market share of 67.1% in 2024.

What is the Scope of Egg Carton in Thailand?

The egg carton market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.9% in Thailand over the period from 2024 to 2034.