Retort Packaging market Is Estimated To Witness High Growth Owing To Sustainable Properties & Ability To Extend Shelf Life Of Food Products

Retort Packaging market
 Retort Packaging market 


The Retort Packaging market is estimated to be valued at US$ 35.43 billion in 2022 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 9% over the forecast period 2023-2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.


Market Overview:
Retort packaging refers to rigid or flexible pouches made from materials such as polyester and aluminum foil laminates that can withstand high temperatures required for sterilization of packaged food items. Retort packaging helps extend the shelf life of foods and beverages by protecting them from microorganisms through retort sterilization process. It enables convenient cooking and consumption of packaged foods such as ravioli, soups and entrees without any pre-cooking or reheating requirement.

Market Dynamics:
The retort packaging market is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rising demand for sustainable and lightweight packaging solutions from food processing industry. Retort packaging provides greener alternatives to traditional metal cans as they utilize less material and enable easy disposal through recycling. The packages also help food manufacturers extend product shelf life without refrigeration, reducing food wastage. This property has gained more importance amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as consumers are preferring packaged foods with longer shelf lives. Additionally, increasing out of home consumption and demand for ready-to-eat meals has boosted adoption of retort packaging worldwide

SWOT Analysis
Strength: The retort packaging market provides three major strengths - it offers long shelf life to products without refrigeration, requires minimal resources for production, and allows versatile packaging formats. Retort packaging helps extend the shelf life of products for 6-18 months without any refrigeration. Producing retort pouches and containers requires minimal raw materials and resources compared to other packaging types. Retort packaging is available in various formats like pouches, trays, and rigid containers suitable for diverse product types.
Weakness: High initial costs for machinery and production setup is a weakness for retort packaging. Further, retort packaging materials have limited barrier properties and may allow some gas/moisture exchange over long storage periods.
Opportunity: Growing demand for convenient packaging from ready-to-eat and frozen food sectors offers opportunities for retort packaging. Rising focus on food safety and longer shelf life without refrigeration also presents opportunities.
Threats: Stringent regulations regarding packaging waste recovery and recycling poses threats. Substitutes like active and intelligent packaging having advanced features also threaten retort packaging adoption.

Key Takeaways
The global
Retort Packaging Market Share is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 9% over the forecast period, due to increasing demand for convenient and long shelf-life packaging from food processing industries.

Regional analysis: Asia Pacific dominates the retort packaging market, accounting for over 35% share, due to large ready meals and food processing industries in China, India. North America and Europe follow Asia Pacific in market size due to growing retail sector and demand for packaged convenient foods.

Key players: Key players operating in the retort packaging market are Amcor, Mondi, Sonoco, Clondalkin Group, Coveris, Huhtamaki, Winpak, Berry Plastics, Proampac, Flair Flexible Packaging, Constantia Flexibles, Tetra Pak, Sealed Air, Plastipak Packaging, Printpack, Bryce Corporation, Floeter India Retort Pouches, HPM Global, Sopakco Packaging, Fujimori Kogyo. These players are focusing on new product development and capacity expansion strategies to gain higher market share.

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