Packaging Institute International defined packaging as the enclosure of products or items in a wrapped pouch, bag, box, cup, tray, can, tube, bottle or other any container form for avoiding containment, for protection, preservation, commutation, utility, and performance of product. If the device or container performed more than one of these functions, it was considered as a package. Packaging of ice cream is performed to protect ice cream from outside environment, especially after the completion of manufacturing process so that ice cream should not melt easily and to retain moisture, flavor, and freshness for a longer period of time.

Market Dynamics

Demand for ice cream packaging  is growing rapidly due to increased demand for packaged food, and due to strong retail network across the globe.Nowadays , dependency on the packaged ready- to- eat convenience products is increased in order to save time.  Increasing urbanization, and increased shelf-life of otherwise ice cream products are boosting the demand for packaged ready food. Moreover, increasing investments by packaging companies in advanced freezing techniques is also expected to drive growth of the global ice cream packaging market.

However, factors such as stringent regulations on the raw material that is used in ice cream packaging, lack of awareness about ice cream packaging, and dearth of universal directives pertaining to applications of ice cream packaging are expected to restrain the global ice cream packaging market growth. For Instance, The directive 94/62/EC covered all types of packaging placed on the EU(Europe) market and all packaging waste. This directive regulates the chemicals and heavy metals present in packaging. This regulation is restraining the use of polymers in ice cream packaging, and thus, hampering the market growth.

Major players operating in the ice cream packaging market are adopting various organic and inorganic growth strategies such as expansion, joint venture, collaboration, strategic alliances, new product launches, and others. to increase their global reach and business operations. For instance, on June 23, 2021, Sealed Air Corporation, spend US$ 30 million to expand the global production capacity of packaging and invested in new equipment systems to cater accelerating demand for Automated Packaging Systems (APS) AUTOBAG brand solutions, an acquisition Sealed Air closed in 2019. This  investment is for capacity expansion, ‘touchless’ automation, and proprietary digital printing technologies.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of ice cream packaging market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2023-2030), considering 2022 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global ice cream packaging based on the following parameters–company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Sonoco Products Company, International Paper Company, Sealed Air Corp., Huhtamaki Oyj, Amcor Plc, Linpac Group Ltd., Ampac Holdings LLC, INDEVCO Group, Tetra Laval, Berry Global, Stora Enso, and SIG
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision regarding future products launches, technology up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• Global ice cream packaging market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, cotton pad manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global ice cream packaging market

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Ice Cream Packaging Market, By Packaging Type:
  • Cup
  • Tub
  • Stick Packs
  • Folding Carton
  • Others
• Global Ice Cream Packaging Market, By Distribution Channel
  • Supermarket/Hypermarket
  • Convenience Stores
  • Ice-Cream Parlors
  • Online Stores
  • Others
• Global Ice Cream Packaging Market, By Region:
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • U.K.
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • ASEAN
    • South Korea
    • Australia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Middle East
    • Africa
• Company Profiles
  • Sonoco Products Company*
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Financial Performance
    • Key Strategies
    • Recent Developments
    • Future Plans
  • International Paper Company
  • Sealed Air Corp.
  • Huhtamaki Oyj
  • Amcor Plc
  • Linpac Group Ltd.
  • Ampac Holdings LLC
  • INDEVCO Group
  • Tetra Laval
  • Berry Global
  • Stora Enso
  • SIG

“*” marked represents similar segmentation in other categories in the respective section.