Mexico Fresh Food Packaging Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Material (Plastic, Paper And Board, Glass, Metal), And By Application (Poultry And Meat Products, Dairy Products, Produce (Vegetables And Fruits), Sea Food, Others) - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

The Mexico fresh food packaging market is expected to surge at a CAGR of 2.72% throughout the forecast period. The major driver of the Mexico fresh food packaging market is the increasing exports of fresh food products worldwide. According to the OEC, Mexico was the world's leading exporter of tropical fruits ($3.34 billion), other vegetables ($3.12 billion), and tomatoes ($2.62 billion) in 2021. Growing demand for protein-rich food products is another major driver of the Mexico fresh food packaging market. The country is continuously boosting domestic meat production in order to meet the increasing demand for meat products. Factors such as farm vertical integration, biosecurity investments, production chain improvements, and increased efficiency are boosting local food production in the country, which is bolstering the market growth of fresh food packaging in Mexico.  The emerging popularity of the vegan diet will also drive the market growth of fresh food packaging in Mexico during the next five years. The rising focus on organic farming is also attracting people to consume fresh organically-produced food products, which will also continue to fuel the market growth of fresh food packaging in Mexico during the next five years. 

The Mexico Fresh Food Packaging market has been segmented on the basis of material and application. By material, the market has been segmented as plastic, paper and board, glass, and metal. By application, the Mexico fresh food packaging market has been classified into poultry and meat products, dairy products, produce (vegetables and fruits), seafood, and others. By material, the paper and paper board market is poised to grow at a substantial CAGR between 2020 and 2027. This growth is attributed to the rising fruit and vegetable exports to various countries, including the U.S. Moreover, rising online sales of the product further support the growing demand for paper and board for packaging. By application, fruits and vegetables held a significant market share in 2020 and will remain at its position till the end of the forecast period. This dominance is attributed to the high volume of products being exported to the U.S. and other countries around the globe. According to the USDA, the United States will import $3 billion in avocados globally in 2021, with Mexico accounting for $2.8 billion (92%). In terms of volume, the US imported 1.2 million metric tonnes of avocados, with Mexico accounting for 1.1 million (89%). Moreover, in 2020 and 2021, approximately 80% of the avocados exported from Michoacán went to U.S. markets. Poultry and meat products also hold a considerable market share during the forecast period.  

Competitive Insights

Prominent key market players in the Mexico fresh food packaging market include Bemis Company, Inc., Mondi, Sealed Air, Sirane Group, and Smurfit Kappa Group plc. Because of their strong brand image and product offerings, these companies have a sizable market share. Major players in the Mexico fresh food packaging market have been covered along with their relative competitive positions and strategies. The report also discusses recent deals and investments made by various market participants over the last two years.

Recent development and expansions

• Smurfit Kappa expanded its Culiacan corrugated facility in Mexico in August 2021. They spent $22 million to expand their corrugated facility in Culiacan, Mexico. The new facility is used to manufacture corrugated boxes with a moisture barrier to prevent condensation. The new offerings will support more sustainable operations at the facility by reducing the use of 100% recyclable paper that can be reused at Smurfit Kappa mills.
• Avocados From Mexico (AFM) introduced a new, limited-time pink packaging for Breast Cancer Awareness in September 2021, in support of the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen. The pink packaging was only available at 4,000 Walmart locations across the country. AFM pledged a $50,000 guaranteed contribution to Komen's mission of saving lives by meeting the most critical needs in their communities and investing in groundbreaking research that can help prevent and cure breast cancer.

COVID-19 impact on Mexico Fresh Food Packaging Market

COVID-19 had an impact on the market. The food and beverage industry faced a major crisis as a result of the lockdown, which initially reduced demand for food service packaging. Food service packaging demand increased post-pandemic due to increased demand for packaged and prepared food products. Furthermore, changing eating habits and a growing preference for convenience food and beverage products are driving up demand for convenient packaging in the fresh food industry.

Mexico Fresh Food Packaging Market Scope:

Segmentation

• By Material
  • Plastic
  • Paper and Board
  • Glass
  • Metal
• By Application
  • Poultry and Meat Products
  • Dairy Products
  • Produce (Vegetables and Fruits)
  • Seafood
  • Others