The global sales of retort cartons are estimated to be worth USD 3.9 billion in 2021 and are anticipated to reach a value of USD 6.2 billion by 2031. Sales are projected to rise at a CAGR of 4.8% over the forecast period between 2021 and 2031. The revenue generated by retort cartons in 2020 was USD 3.7 billion.
Demand for this product will be witnessed across all regional markets. Due to a rapid increase in demand for ready to eat meals across the globe, the market for this product is set to prosper further during the upcoming decade.
Retort cartons market is experiencing a prominent growth because of rising demand for convenient and long shelf life packaging solutions across globe. Retort cartons are designed specifically for withstanding the high temperatures and pressures in the retort process.
They are commonly used in food and beverage industry for sterilization. Retort cartons are significantly used in ready to eat meals, soups, sauces, and beverages. Increased demand for convenient and ready-to-eat food products due to the busy lifestyles of modern consumers is fueling retort cartons sales.
Global Retort Cartons Industry Assessment
| Attributes | Key Insights |
|---|---|
| Historical Size, 2020 | USD 1.0 billion |
| Estimated Size, 2021 | USD 3.9 billion |
| Projected Size, 2031 | USD 6.2 billion |
| Value-based CAGR (2021 to 2031) | 4.8% |
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Demand for retort cartons has been increasing due to its key operational benefits such as laser scoring near the carton’s top which adds a perforation for easy opening and pouring, space saving on retail and pantry shelves, and weight savings as compared to metal jars and cans. These cartons reduces the manufacturing and storage cost as well.
These cartons hold a material constitution of 65% paperboard, a renewable material, which makes the product fit into many recycling systems. They prove to be environmental friendly and more acceptable in the near future, owing to the rising concerns and precautions regarding sustainability and environment. These cartons usually have lacquer protected graphics that add an appeal to them and help enable marketing and branding efforts of end users.
Factors such as busy work life, growing single households, increasing spending capacity, as well as growth of online food ordering platforms are driving the food packaging products demand, and thus also contributing to the growth of retort cartons market.
Retort cartons accommodate the higher temperatures of retort cooking as they have a more heat resistant polypropylene interior structural element. This plastic is quite resistant to flavour scalping and removing desirable aromas from the food product. This polypropylene layer also gives the carton a duplex structure which helps it to resist moisture.
Furthermore, the product has a large face panel for added shelf presence and a flat base, making it more stable on shelves than retort pouches. These numerous advantages will ensure robust growth of the market.
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The North American region is expected to have the largest market share in the global retort cartons market in the forecast period. This is owing to significant demand from the food & beverage industry. Also the presence of many top key player companies native to this region helps ensure stable supply for the market.
Growing demand for packaged food and a fast-moving lifestyle in this region drives demand for ready to eat food items and immediate consumables, in turn increasing the sales of these cartons.
The market in the European region is expected to expand at a steady pace during the forecast period. The region has witnessed introduction of new products such as the Tetra Recart retortable cartons. Consumers in this region have appreciated the product and have taken a liking to it. Such developments will spur new product launches in this region will boost the growth of its market.
The Asia-Pacific region is expected to witness a steady growth in the market of this product. Population in countries such as China, Japan and South Korea have highly adopted the trend of consuming packaged food that would take very little cooking time, with a growing adoption rate in other countries such as India and ASEAN group.
Key players are investing significant capital in inventing products that consume minimal space and retort cartons are an excellent option as they occupy optimal space in kitchens. Hence there is immense scope of growth in this region in the forecast period.
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Some of the key players operating in the global retort carton market
New product developments such as Tetra Recart by IPM Foods LLC, the world’s first retortable carton packaging system designed for low-acid, shelf-stable food products with particles of almost any size, contribute to the robust growth in retort carton demands.
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1. Executive Summary 2. IndUSAtry Introduction, including Taxonomy and Market Definition 3. Market Trends and Success Factors, including Macro-economic Factors, Market Dynamics, and Recent IndUSAtry Developments 4. Global Market Demand Analysis and Forecast, including Historical Analysis and Future Projections 5. Pricing Analysis 6. Global Market Analysis and Forecast 6.1. Material 6.2. Application 7. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Material 7.1. Paper and Paperboard 7.2. Polyester 7.3. Others 8. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Application 8.1. Food 8.2. Beverages 8.3. Others 9. Global Market Analysis and Forecast, By Region 9.1. North America 9.2. Latin America 9.3. Europe 9.4. South Asia 9.5. East Asia 9.6. Oceania 9.7. Middle East and Africa 10. North America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries 11. Latin America Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries 12. Europe Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries 13. South Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries 14. East Asia Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries 15. Oceania Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries 16. Middle East and Africa Sales Analysis and Forecast, by Key Segments and Countries 17. Sales Forecast by Material and Application for 30 Countries 18. Competition Outlook, including Market Structure Analysis, Company Share Analysis by Key Players, and Competition Dashboard 19. Company Profile 19.1. Amcor PLC (AUSAtralia) 19.2. Berry Global Inc. (USA) 19.3. Sonoco (USA) 19.4. Huhtamaki Oyj (Finland) 19.5. Mondi Group (South Africa) 19.6. Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd (Japan) 19.7. Tredegar Corporation (USA) 19.8. Coveris (Austria) 19.9. Clondalkin (Netherlands) 19.10. Sealed Air Corporation (USA)
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