Edible Packaging Market Insights
"The global edible packaging market was estimated at USD 690.24 million in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 6.53% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 1015.66 million in 2028."

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Introduction
Edible packaging is primary packaging made from edible materials such as lipids, polysaccharides, proteins, or a combination of three and others. Edible packaging is widely used for protecting foods and medicines from the external environment including moisture, oxygen, and other gases, fats, and oils; for carrying active compounds such as antioxidants, antimicrobial agents, flavoring, pigments, and nutrients; and for improving mechanical properties and shelf life of various products.
Edible Packaging Market Drivers
The edible packaging market is driven by a host of factors, some of which are noted below:
Cutting Back on Packaging Waste: Edible packaging reduces packaging waste by allowing users to eat the food product and packaging itself, contributing to 30.2% of household waste. It contains milk proteins, vitamins, and probiotics, providing essential nutrients and oxygen barriers.
Surge in Demand for Processed Food Products: The demand for processed food products containing added sugars, fats, oils, and salts is increasing. Edible coatings are expected to drive market growth due to their ability to provide longer shelf-life packaging.
Improving Technologies: The edible packaging market is advancing rapidly, utilizing nanotechnological solutions like nanoencapsulation to enhance food's nutritional value and protect it from moisture and heat.
Higher Manufacturing Cost: High manufacturing costs for edible packaging are due to sanitary requirements and the potential contamination of food products due to the proneness of edible layers to dirt and germs.
Stringent Regulatory Standards: Edible films must meet GRAS standards, consist of a water-soluble polymer, be manufactured on suitable machines, and contain general-purpose additives.
Edible Packaging Market Segments' Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Segments with High Growth Opportunity
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Material Type Analysis
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Lipids, Polysaccharides, Proteins, and Others
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Polysaccharide based edible packaging held the largest share of the market in 2022.
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Form Type Analysis
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Film, Coating
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Edible film segment is expected to remain the larger segment of the market during the forecast period.
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End-Use Industry Type Analysis
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Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceuticals
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Food & beverage was the major end-use industry for the edible packaging market in 2022.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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North America is expected to remain the dominant region in the market during the forecast period.
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Material Insights
"Polysaccharide-based edible packaging segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented as lipids, polysaccharides, proteins, and others. The polysaccharide-based edible packaging held the largest share of the market in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. Starch is a polysaccharide which is widely used for making edible packaging.
Form Insights
"Edible film segment accounted for the largest market share."
The edible packaging market is segmented as film and coating. The edible film segment is expected to remain the larger segment of the market during the forecast period, owing to its wider applications in various end-use industries.
End-Use Industry Insights
"Food & beverage segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented as food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. Food & beverage was the major end-use industry for the edible packaging market in 2022 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period as well. Edible packaging is widely used in the food & beverage industry for packing and protecting various food items such as vitamins, enzymes, food colors, food additives, beverage mixes, and soup.
Regional Insights
"North America accounted for the largest market share."
North America is expected to remain the dominant region in the market in the coming five years as the region is the early adopter of edible packaging solutions. The USA will continue to propel the demand for edible packaging in the region over the next five years.

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Key Players
The following are the key players in the edible packaging market:
- MonoSol LLC
- JRF Technology, LLC
- Nagase America LLC
- Notpla Limited
- Wikicell Designs Inc
- Amtrex Nature Care Pvt. Ltd.
- EnviGreen Biotech Pvt. Ltd.
- Devro Plc
- Apeel Sciences
- Mantrose UK Ltd.
- Do Eat
- Lactips.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market covering 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The edible packaging market is segmented into the following categories:
By Material Type
- Lipids
- Polysaccharides
- Proteins
- Others
By Form Type
By End-Use Industry Type
- Food
- Beverages
- Pharmaceuticals
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)
Research Methodology
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