The global skin packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.33%, from US$13.529 billion in 2025 to US$16.726 billion in 2030.
Increasing disposable income among the individuals in the population has led to rising consumption of premium quality red meat and poultry meat products and is driving a surge in the demand for skin packaging, as it can increase the shelf life of the products effectively.
The consumption of different types of meat is directly linked to the lifestyle, living standards, and spending power of people, as well as the prices of products. In recent years, the shift in the average income and the rise in the disposable income of people has resulted in increased spending power among the low-income and middle-income populations, thus increasing their propensity to spend on meat and allowing the high-income population to spend more on premium quality meat.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025 (DGA) defines poultry as all kinds of chicken, turkey, duck, geese, guineas, and game birds such as quail and pheasant. Chicken constitutes 13.9% of animal protein consumption in the United States and 7.2% of the total protein. Turkey, duck, and other poultry constitute 0.2% of animal protein and 0.1% of total protein. Chicken meat is the most consumed meat in the United States per capita. The amounts of chicken and total poultry consumed in the United States have steadily increased, more than tripling since 1960 according to reports in 2021, and poultry is the most consumed animal meat worldwide.
Demand for longer shelf-life products is expected to propel growth in the skin packaging market. Skin packaging is the process of sealing a product onto a substrate using a thin, heat-formed plastic film. It is widely used in the food, medical, and consumer goods industries. The primary benefit of skin packaging is that it protects the product better, preserves freshness, and increases shelf life. It has made it very attractive to manufacturers seeking to meet the demands of consumers who are now conscious of fresh and safe products, especially in the food industry. As people are becoming more aware of product freshness and safety, particularly in the food industry, there is a growing need for packaging solutions that prevent contamination, preserve flavor, and increase usability.
Skin packaging is highly effective in preventing spoilage, maintaining product integrity, and minimizing the impact of external factors such as humidity, temperature, and light, which contribute to product degradation. As manufacturers look to extend the shelf life of their products, especially in perishable goods, the use of skin packaging is likely to increase, thus providing a significant impetus to the market. Other than that, developments in packaging materials and technologies that enhance the sustainability and performance of skin packaging also contribute to its popularity.
The offering of better and more advanced varieties of skin packaging with enhanced technologies such as quality and durability, among other properties, by existing and new players in different markets is estimated to lead to increased adoption and propel the market growth further over the forecast period.
Dow, which is among the leading companies involved in the provision of products and solutions in a plethora of industries such as automotive, beauty and personal care, food and beverage, healthcare, and packaging, among others, offers a wide range of skin packaging solutions as well to cater to the rising demand for such solutions. Some of the products it offers are “SURLYN Ionomers”. This product, can morph into both flexible and rigid packaging solutions according to the needs of the consumers. These products have a set of properties that make them suitable for use in different applications.
Moreover, Clondalkin Group, which is among one of the leading companies involved in the provision of high-quality sealing solutions and packing films, offers skin packaging films and products under its portfolio, which can cater to different applications in the food segment. Their products are called “Clondalkin Flexible Packaging”. These products can facilitate the packaging of the products to be attractive and appealing to the consumer and can ensure that meat fluids prices are leaking after the packing is complete.
Plastopil, one of the companies that deal in packing products for different applications, such as dairy, meat, seafood, and fresh produce, among others, features their range of skin packaging films to thermoforming films, under which they offer a range of products with different features. It offers a product called the “Multiform X-Treme”. This product displays a thickness range of around 75-275 microns and is available as either a medium or high barrier option. It also has some special features such as being composed of 8 layers, with an aqua frost-clear appearance, excellent forming properties, and a good set of mechanical and optical properties.
Geography-wise, the market of global Skin packaging is divided into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. The North American region is expected to hold a significant amount of share over the forecast period since there are market players involved in catering to the demands of the end-user industries by offering top-quality solutions and products. In addition, there is an influx of investments in R&D activities to accelerate the development of the packing industry.
In addition, the Asia Pacific region is expected to witness a significant increase in its market share over the forecast period, which is attributable to the fact that there is an increased consumption of meat in countries such as India and increased consumption of seafood and other items in countries such as China, Japan, and Korea. India hosts the largest population of livestock. The country produces about 5.3 million MT of Meat and 75 bn eggs per year. India leads in buffalo meat production and 2nd largest producer of goat meat in the world. The current processing level in poultry is 6 percent whereas in meat it reaches 21 percent. Poultry is a highly vertically integrated industry in India and is comparable in efficiency with many Western countries. Further, the Government of India has taken steps for the modernization of municipal abattoirs to provide safe and hygienic meat to consumers.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Skin Packaging Market Size in 2025 | US$13.529 billion |
| Skin Packaging Market Size in 2030 | US$16.726 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 4.33% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in the Skin Packaging Market |
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| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The Skin Packaging Market is analyzed into the following segments: