Baby Food Packaging Market to Expand at 6.12% CAGR Through 2030 | Rigid Plastic Packaging Retains Dominant Share | DataM Intelligence

Leander, Texas and Tokyo, Japan - Dec 02, 2025
According to DataM Intelligence, the baby food packaging market, valued at US$7.1 billion in 2023, is projected to reach approximately US$10.78 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.12% during the forecast period (2023-2030). This steady growth is propelled by rising birth rates in emerging economies, increasing working parents requiring convenience, growing awareness about food safety and nutrition, premiumization of organic baby food products, and expanding e-commerce distribution channels.

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Report Details:
• No. of Pages: 180
• Forecast Period: 2023-2030
• Market Size (2023): $7.1 Billion
• Market Size (2030): $10.78 Billion
• Compound Annual Growth Rate: 6.12%
• Regions Covered: Global

Global Recent Developments:
✅ November 2025: Tetra Pak and Danone introduced the world's first aseptic paper-based carton for liquid infant formula, featuring a plant-based plastic lining and a 50% reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional packaging.
✅ October 2025: Amcor plc launched a new line of 100% recyclable rigid plastic pouches with enhanced barrier properties for organic baby food, developed in partnership with Nestlé to meet EU's Single-Use Plastics Directive.
✅ October 2025: Berry Global expanded its global production capacity for high-barrier, stand-up rigid plastic pouches by 30% to meet soaring demand in Asia-Pacific for on-the-go baby food formats.
✅ September 2025: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published updated safety guidelines for BPA-free and phthalate-free rigid plastic packaging, accelerating brand transitions to next-generation polymers like TritanTM and Eastman's Renew materials.
✅ September 2025: A consortium of European packaging manufacturers, including Huhtamaki and Constantia Flexibles, developed a new industry standard for mono-material rigid plastic tubs, achieving full recyclability while maintaining product shelf life for powdered formula.

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Competitive Landscape
The market features strong competition between global packaging companies, specialized food packaging providers, and material science innovators.

1. Amcor plc maintained market leadership with 24% global market share, expanding their rigid plastic portfolio and reporting 22% revenue growth in 2024-2025 through partnerships with major baby food brands.
2. Tetra Pak International captured 21% market share in liquid carton packaging, securing long-term contracts with formula manufacturers and achieving 25% growth through sustainable innovation.
3. Berry Global Inc. dominated the flexible and pouch packaging segment with 20% market share, reporting 28% growth through convenient on-the-go solutions.
4. Sealed Air Corporation led protective and sustainable packaging with 18% market share, achieving 24% growth through advanced barrier material development.
5. Sonoco Products Company expanded their composite can and rigid paperboard offerings with 15% market share, focusing on premium and organic segments with 20% revenue growth.

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Segmentation Analysis
By Product Type
• Powder Milk Formula represents the largest segment with 38% revenue share in 2024, growing at 6.5% CAGR, driven by essential nutrition requirements for infants, long shelf life needs, global demand for convenient preparation, and critical packaging requirements for moisture barrier, product freshness, and precise measuring functionality provided by rigid plastic tubs and foil-lined containers.
• Prepared Baby Food shows robust growth with 32% revenue share in 2024, expanding at 6.8% CAGR, valued for convenience, portion control, and expanding variety of organic and specialty options.
• Dried Baby Food demonstrates significant expansion with 20% revenue share in 2024 through healthy snack alternatives.

By Material
• Rigid plastic stands for the highest share in global baby food packaging market with 52% revenue share in 2024, projected to grow at 6.8% CAGR, valued for excellent durability, superior barrier properties against moisture and oxygen, lightweight nature reducing shipping costs, shatter resistance for child safety, resealability features, and versatile manufacturing allowing for innovative shapes, dispensing systems, and branding opportunities across jars, tubs, and bottles.
• Paperboard shows strong growth with 25% revenue share in 2024, expected to grow at 5.5% CAGR, preferred for sustainability credentials and carton-based packaging.
• Metal demonstrates steady demand with 15% revenue share in 2024 for traditional formula cans with high barrier properties.

By Package Type
• Pouches commands the largest share with 35% revenue share in 2024, growing at 7.2% CAGR, driven by parent preference for portability and convenience, reduced food waste through single-serve portions, ease of use for on-the-go feeding, innovative spout and cap designs, and growing popularity of organic and natural baby food brands adopting this flexible, lightweight format for purees and snacks.
• Cartons shows strong presence with 28% revenue share in 2024, expanding at 5.8% CAGR, valued for liquid formula and milk-based products.
• Metal Cans demonstrates reliable performance with 22% revenue share in 2024 for powdered formula requiring long shelf life.

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Regional Analysis:
North America holds the largest market share with 40% revenue share in 2024, driven by high premium product adoption, established retail infrastructure, strong brand loyalty, stringent food safety regulations, and significant innovation in convenient and sustainable packaging formats across the United States and Canada.

Asia-Pacific emerges as the fastest-growing region, projected to expand at 8.2% CAGR through 2030, fueled by rising birth rates, growing middle-class disposable income, increasing urbanization, expanding e-commerce distribution, and rising awareness about nutrition and food safety across China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries.

Market Trends & Drivers
The Baby Food Packaging Market is experiencing steady growth driven by demographic shifts, convenience demands, safety regulations, and sustainability trends. Key trends include the development of smart packaging with freshness indicators, growth of sustainable and recyclable materials, advancement in portion-control and resealable features, expansion of e-commerce optimized designs, and increasing focus on premium aesthetics and brand differentiation. The parental convenience, regulatory evolution, and environmental consciousness are significantly contributing to market growth.

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